[R W C™]

The reason I ask is because I got this email today....

Dear Mr Morris,

This year we are going to start to see the decline of 0800 numbers. Why?

Because, according to Ofcom, in 2011 there will be more calls from mobiles than landlines. For the first time in history.

And the problem with 0800 numbers is they are free to call from a landline but cost up to 20p a minute from mobiles. Which is why a lot of smart companies are now switching to 03 numbers.

03 numbers cost the same to call as a regular landline number AND they are included in people's free minutes. Which is why they are starting to be much more popular than 0800 numbers.

This is good news for Reflection as 03 numbers are also much cheaper to run than 0800 numbers - in fact, around 90% cheaper.

And 03 numbers have the same kind of benefits as 0800 numbers:

    * They help boost your sales by making it cheap/free for most customers to call you.
    * You can keep the same phone number for life - which makes relocation a lot cheaper and easier.
    * You can choose from thousands of memorable 03 numbers to ensure your business stands out.
    * You can market your company nationally and maintain a local identity.
    * You need never miss another call, as you can instantly route your 03 number to any landline or mobile via the web or a phone easily.

[dave0123]

calls from mobiles are charged then? just if you have a mobile with a package where you get 500 mins a month for example. might as well just keep your local rate area number as these are free for included minutes too.

[p1w1]

my partners work number is a 0300 number

[Perfect Windows]

For what it's worth, plenty of my customers insist on seeing a local landline number before they will consider using anyone.  Mobile only on leaflets is a no-no and plenty of them seem not to like 0800 either.  I suspect 03 might have the same effect.

Vin

[wpclean]

I think it is good to offer a choice of numbers to ring, like local, free, and mobile.