[cannon]

Im thinking of targeting a different area and will need a local phone number, I know a few on here do this so im looking for suggestions on which company to use.

I know this has been covered a few times but maybe new companies have started or have deals on at the minute.

Tamartelecommunications look ok.

Thanks

[hotsteam]

Have you seen the terms & conditions,  they are on 2 pages I think !  :
Regards Hotsteam

[richy27]

I have had 2. Numbers with tamar costs me about 3 quid per number a month never had a problem with them

[Tony Stewart]

I use Voiphone which costs £2.40 a month. I do not want to give out my own home phone number so I use them. I add a message to my number with voiphone and it sends me a wave file to my mobile phone with the message. It will do that effectively to your in-box on your E Mail account but as I have an Iphone it just sends it there. Simple and no expensive line rentals and installation costs.

[Jim_77]

http://www.callsure07050.co.uk/porting_phone_and_fax_numbers.html

[Adam P]

ttnc is what i use. £30.00 for the cheapest number then you only pay for the call depending on where it's diverted to, so if you've got something like voiphone for another number then ttnc number will be free forever to recieve calls and no ongoing costs, or ~4p per minute to landline, 12p to mobile. it's what we use and i really like the service. easy to change online as well so i get it to go to mobile if no one is going to be in to answer the phone

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

I received the following email today. i know knothing about it but post it as it seems relevant to the present thread and to aid discussion.



Is 0161******* the best number for your business?

You may be surprised to know that there is a way of keeping your current business landline but also adding a whole heap of benefits and controls to your incoming calls by simply coupling it with an 03 number.

An 03 number sits on top of your existing landline so you do not need to worry about replacing your existing phone number. You can just phase in your new 03 number in when it suits you.

"03 business phone numbers combine the best features of geographic and non-geographic numbers. They are ideal for any company looking to provide the ultimate customer service experience for their callers."

OFCOM recommends 03 - Why?

03 numbers help boost your sales by making it cheap or free for customers to call you.
You keep the same phone number for life, making future relocation cheap & easy.
You need never miss another enquiry - Instantly route your 03 number to any landline or mobile number anywhere in the world via the web or any phone keypad.
Boost calls from outside of your area by not limiting yourself with a local area prefix.
Choose from thousands of memorable 03 numbers to ensure your business stands out,
such as 0333 123 4567!
Visit this page to receive an information pack along with a list of numbers »

Just imagine if the phone number for #companyname# was 0333 121 9000 or something similar. Just like a car registration plate, why not let your phone number help establish your business identity and brand?

Our service comes with:

A full web-based control panel that allows you to re-route your calls to where you need them at any time of day or night. Plus! amazingly useful call stats showing you how many calls you are receiving, from where, and when!
Voicemail to Email system: when you are out, it takes a message and sends you an email with the message attached.
SPECIAL OFFER WHEN YOU REPLY TODAY!

Reply today and if you purchase a number we will give you a complimentary Incoming Fax Number. Faxes received are emailed directly to your inbox allowing you to access them 24/7 from anywhere!

We also supply 0800, 0845 & our NEW VIRTUAL 01 or 02 Geographic Numbers.

Visit this page for an information pack along with a list of numbers. If you'd prefer to contact me personally, please don't hesitate to call me on 0333 123 1030 or email enquiries@windsor-telecom.co.uk

Best wishes,

Kayleigh Archer
Marketing
Windsor Telecom plc

Tel: 0333 123 1030

[Adam P]

sounds like a complete load of advertising jumbo. sounds wonderful but what did they actually say in that email when you take the "this is the best thing ever" rubbish out.

[Simon Moat]

03 numbers are free from mobiles as opposed to 0800 numbers, many top companies now use 03, last year for the first time in the UK more calls were made from mobiles than landlines.

[Jim_77]

Load of balls, show me a mobile contract that doesn't have free inclusive minutes?  Most people would prefer to ring a local area code number because it tells them the location of the business they're ringing.  You don't have to worry about cost of a call with free minutes on a contract.

03/0800/0845 = call centre in Bangladesh?  who knows?  I know if I phone a number starting in my own area code I'm ringing someone local. (although we know that's not true )

[John Atkinson]

I use Voiphone which costs £2.40 a month. I do not want to give out my own home phone number so I use them. I add a message to my number with voiphone and it sends me a wave file to my mobile phone with the message. It will do that effectively to your in-box on your E Mail account but as I have an Iphone it just sends it there. Simple and no expensive line rentals and installation costs.

VoiP is a good option. I use it too!

[Nick Attwood]

Ring Central is very good, slightly more expensive than some at £14 pm but excellent facillites etc. Take a look

[Linds Russell]

Vodaphone have a great package available for business users.

You can have a local, geographc number or a number from up to 5 different dialling code areas that come to your mobile.

With the package, you get unlimited calls to mobiles, landlines and 0800, 0845, 0870 numbers; unlimited texts, 500Mb of data browsing and all for just £55 per month. Gaining work from the next area to yours by having their dialling code in your number would pay for that several times over if you were smart about your marketing.

http://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/business-solutions/unified-communications/vodafone-one-net-express/index.htm

Linds