Local Numbers (01/02)

Benefits

• The majority of people (77%) prefer to call a local number that's close to where they live.
• With a virtual number, you can have a number for any UK town or city.
• Instant activation - ready to forward your calls to your existing landline or mobile.
• Use numbers to advertise in Yellow Pages, Thomson Local Directory and local newspapers.
• The caller’s costs are the same as calling any fixed landline number, so free minutes from their landline or mobile provider still apply.

Using 'virtual' numbers

All of our numbers are 'virtual' numbers meaning they're not attached to a physical phone line or local exchange. We forward calls made to these numbers to your chosen destination - this could be a landline, mobile or international number.

The main benefits of using a virtual number are:

• No need to install a phone line, so no line rental to pay.
• More flexible than a fixed line number, simply take your number with you if you move premises.
• Change where your calls are forwarded to at any time; free of charge.
• Use to forward calls to your mobile number for a low rate.
• Improve your customer experience by attaching Call Management services to your number such as Call Whisper, Voicemail or interactive voice menu's

Memorable Numbers

Memorable numbers are all about being easy to recognise and remember - that's why taxi companies use them all of the time. Our Gold, Platinum and Diamond price bands are where you'll find our most memorable numbers. Any type of business, regardless of size or industry can benefit from having a memorable (or 'special') number - it all works towards making the most of opportunities and encouraging your inbound calls.

A memorable number can be made up of numbers or letters. A numerical memorable number could look something like this:

0131 610 6000 or 0333 444 3 444 or 0808 192 9 192

An alpha number (where numbers can be shown as letters) could look something like this:

0845 468 MINT (0845 468 6468) or 0115 882 TAXI (0115 882 8294)

Call Management

Every account comes with the free Essential Package. Add more Call Management services to your account by adding one of our other Packages or add Bolt Ons individually to a number. These include services like Virtual Receptionist, Call Whisper and Voicemail.

• Develop your brand, improve your professional image and develop your customer experience.
• Add a Package to your account from just £7 a month.
• With a Package, any number in your account can use those services
• Add Bolt Ons individually to a number from just £2 a month.
• Bolt Ons allow you to just add the services you want, and pay for what you need.