[andyatkinson]

just wondering if theyre worthwile, my old fella can sort me out with one for £2 a month plus 7p  a min for calls. do you think that there perceived as professional for a small company or customers get confused as theyre is no area code and think you may not be local or too big and costly? thanks

[supernova77]

The problem with 0800 numbers is that it is only free to call if you call from a landline - If someone wants to call you from their mobile then it will cost them.

I think you're better off with a normal landline number.

Andy

[andyatkinson]

but what about displaying your 0800 and mobile number on everything?

[stevieg]

 i got an 0800 number for £150. one off forever payment .No connection fees ,no cost per minute. It is my number for life to do as i please.For that i get 1000 minutes per month free.I dont know if i get any more business from it but it does allow me to just have 1 number for my van when i get it sign written The company is Global communications.

[andyatkinson]

thanks mate

[supernova77]

I use a local geographic number from Sipgate (www.sipgate.co.uk).

The number fowards onto my 2nd mobile which is just used for incoming business calls. Works well for me.

Andy

[stevieg]

by the way that number of mine can be directed to whatever phone i want including mobiles.It is done by me on line.Again no extra cost.

[andyatkinson]

no extra cost for diverts to mobiles? thats amazing!

[Window Washers]

by the way that number of mine can be directed to whatever phone i want including mobiles.It is done by me on line.Again no extra cost.

I have the same free mins divert to mobile, cost £99 + vat

[Tosh]

In my humble opinion, although free (from a landline), I don't think 0800 numbers look user friendly or show your geographical location.

If a potential customer is too tight to phone your normal landline or mobile number, are they the sort of customer you want in the first place?