From July 1st, Free means Free
Ofcom has now confirmed that from 1st July, 0800 numbers will be free to call from all UK mobiles, as they are now from most UK landlines.
This is obviously excellent news for the consumer, but also excellent news for businesses too, it will mean one thing:
Advertising an 0800 number will generate more calls, and ultimately generate more new business!
Here’s 5 reasons to secure your business a memorable 0800 number from Planet Telecom:
- You’ll see your advertising response rate rocket!
- You’re billed for calls per second, not per minute: minimum charge of just a penny!
- No new lines or equipment required
- Exclusive Planet Telecom Online Dashboard makes managing your 0800 numbers incredibly easy
- Massive range of 0800 numbers to pick from, for every size of business
We’re confident that we offer the best service available.
Why don’t you try it for yourself?
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