0808 - the number that’s free and easy

The customer wins – so do you – with 0808
“Free” is one of the most powerful and seductive words in marketing. And, in the case of “Freephone”, it is also one of the most profitable.

Phone calls that cost your customers nothing are an obvious attraction to them, but for your business the benefits of an 0808 Freephone number are even more appealing.

Boost your sales with 0808 numbers
Telecoms World’s 0808 Freephone numbers can give your business a rapid increase in sales. Research shows that the number of phone inquiries you receive can quickly double, even triple, giving you more than an edge over your competitors. 

National image
An 0808 number gives your company a confidence-inspiring national profile, showing you’re not just interested in people in the immediate locality. This gives a message to customers that they are dealing with sound, reliable professionals.

Savings by the bundle
With a Telecoms World bundled phone package, you could end up paying less than 1p a minute for inbound calls you receive on your 0808 numbers. Not a bad price to pay for gaining new business.

Keeping your customers
Attracting new customers is, of course, vital for your business. But keeping them is equally important. If they can ring you for free from anywhere in the UK - with an 0808 number - they’re more likely to stay with you.

0808 – the Number 1 number
The British use Freephone numbers more than any other nation in Europe. More than 60 per cent of consumers prefer to deal with companies offering 0808 numbers.

Memorable numbers
The more memorable your phone number, the more likely you are to bring new customers on board. Telecoms World has a choice of memorable 0808 numbers to help you maintain a high profile for your business. Our numbers are separated into Standard, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum numbers, Platinum being the most memorable.

Use multiple 0808 numbers
0808 numbers are multi-purpose. You can use different numbers for various business departments or for different marketing campaigns.

Many companies will use different numbers for different advertising campaings so that they can monitor the response from each campaign. This will help maximise their return on investment.

Some companies will take a variety of different numbers. They may take 0808 numbers for their advertising campaigns, 0845 numbers from customer services and 0844 or 0871 for support and technical help lines.

Customer care
Research shows that nearly 70 per cent of people in the UK believe that companies who offer 0808 numbers care more about their customers.

What your caller pays - It’s free – any time
Calls to an 0808 number from a standard BT landline line cost your caller:
0.00p (peak)
0.00p (evening)
0.00p (weekend)

All Telecoms World 0808 numbers are able to receive calls from international destinations. Mobile, international and other networks charges may vary. All prices for 0808 numbers are ex VAT.

Benefits at a glance

• An 0808 number will attract more customers
• An 0808 number will increase sales
• An 0808 number will give you advantages over your competitors
• An 0808 number will enable you to promote your business without geographic restriction
• An 0808 number will convey a more professional image
• An 0808 number is portable and will never change
• An 0808 number has built-in disaster recovery
• An 0808 number will enable you to monitor response from your advertising and marketing
• An 0808 number can terminate to any UK landline or mobile phone number or any international landline number
  

0808 numbers – mobile phone termination
Being able to terminate an 0808 Freephone number to a mobile phone has its advantages for some companies. You can, for instance, enjoy the flexibility of being able to take calls at any time and route calls to your mobile phone.

This is particularly useful for the mobile business or the smaller business that is away from a fixed-line telephone for any length of time.

0808 numbers – international companies
Many international companies have good reason to be impressed with their 0808 numbers. One of Telecoms World’s international customers has increased its sales from the UK by 25 per cent and believes that its 0808 toll-free Freephone number has contributed to this upturn. Click here for more information on 0808 international numbers.  

0808 numbers – Smart Call handling
You can monitor your call statistics with Vision, Telecoms World’s detailed call information solution, which is updated every 15 minutes.

You can control where and when your calls go with Call Planner, time of day routing, voicemail to e-mail, divert on busy and much more.

You can route your calls professionally to the correct department using our Call Manager solution.

You can record your calls using our Net Planner solution or queue your calls using our Call Director solution.

As well as the above mentioned standard products, we can develop bespoke platforms that can provide solutions for the most complex requirements including data capture, ftp transfer, home worker, virtual office and much more.

You keep your existing number
When you obtain an 0808 number, you keep your usual landline number, which your customers can still ring if they wish.

Switching your landline number
You can change the landline number to which 0808 calls are directed any time you like.

Take your 0808 number with you
If you change your business location, you don’t have to change your 0808 number. It’s yours for ever.

Quick start
Telecoms World can have your 0808 number up and running within a few hours

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