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119: A New Number for Coronavirus Testing
The COVID-19 crisis is, as everyone can agree, unprecedented in its effects. Everyday lives, businesses and more besides are being impacted. The government, too, has needed to bring in a variety of emergency reliefs and services to support British people. One of these services to emerge in recent times is that of an additional helpline…
Why Should You Ever Have to Pay for International Calls?
If you have friends, family, colleagues, or clients based overseas, it’s likely you are going to need to make a few phone calls abroad. That much is true! While plenty of people are connecting overseas through video calling apps and instant messengers, there is still nothing quite like a phone call to keep in touch…
UK telephone number call costs guide
A snapshot guide to typical UK telephone call costs. Table of call costs by prefix Call charges for numbers starting 01, 02, 03, 05, 07 and the Access Charge for numbers starting 084, 087, 09 and 118 are set entirely by the caller’s landline or mobile provider. Where a range of charges is shown for a…
Looking for Free International Calls? We Can Help
More and more people in the UK are calling abroad. The world is shrinking, which means that plenty of us are either moving overseas or are doing business with people and companies based on the continent, or as far afield as the US or Australia. In the past, calling these countries will have been extremely…
Are VoIP Phone Systems Worth The Money?
In the modern age, keeping in touch means everything. Not just between family and friends, but also between businesses and clients, and businesses and other businesses. Therefore, while many of us are still relying on old-time telephony and copper line rental, the majority of businesses are actually thinking about the future of communication. But what…
Ever Thought of Setting Up a Pocket Number?
If you’re running a business which sees you on the move constantly, it’s likely you’ll assume that a landline number isn’t the best choice for you. Naturally so – as traditionally, landlines are based at physical locations. More often than not, they can tie you down to a specific area and office, meaning that even…
VoIP vs SIP – What’s the Difference?
In the world of corporate communications, things can sometimes get a little complex! However, the way in which we communicate with one another is always moving forwards to become easier and easier to set up. It’s never been easier, for example, to take advantage of clearer, more reliable conversations through VoIP. Instead of having to…
Big Businesses Use VoIP to Save Money – So Can You!
Communication is evolving at a blistering pace. Whether it’s B2B or B2C, it’s always important to have a clear, efficient connection to the people who matter. When running a small business, you are of course going to need to keep in touch with customers on the front line as well as the clients on private…
Debunking the Silent 999 Call Myth
Everyone in the UK knows that you have to dial 999 to access the emergency services. Kerry Power, a 36-year-old victim of domestic violence understood this also, when she was strangled in Plymouth in December of 2013 by David Wilder, her 44-year-old ex. He was eventually convicted of murder and jailed for life. But the…
How to Call 0800 Numbers from Abroad
0800 numbers are the way to go for any organisation in the UK. They are completely free to call and that encourages consumers to reach out to you. If you run a local business, you are probably wondering what would happen if you decided to expand your services to encompass international customers. Can you continue using…
Top Tips for Working From Home
Are you new to working from home? More and more of us are taking the plunge and are taking our work home with us. Not only that, but current events are forcing millions of people to work from their kitchens, bedrooms and conservatories! Therefore, it’s likely to be a bit of a shock, at least…
Why Choose a Virtual London Number?
London is the UK’s social and economic hub. It is also one of the most marvellous cities in the world. This is why businesses are always striving to open offices here. A London office will expose your company to an international pool of customers and potential business partners that will expand your reach. Of course,…