0870 Numbers
Turn customer contacts into cash with a Callagenix 0870 national rate number. !Important - Ofcom changes to 0870 numbers
Why use an 0870 phone number?
You can take the number with you if you relocate, something which cannot be done with standard local landline numbers and you can have calls forwarded to your existing landline or mobile anywhere in the world.
In addition, 0870 and all 08XX numbers offer greater flexibility when implementing “Business Continuity” and “Disaster Recovery” plans into your business.
- An 0870 can be called from outside of the UK in many countries
- An 0870 will cost the caller the standard UK regional rate as of 1st February 2008
- An 08 non geographic number adds a touch of professionalism
These numbers are available with or without other Callagenix services, so you can create a solution that fits your business needs or select from one of our existing packages.
How do 0870 phone numbers work?
Basic Service (Number Direct)
You simply decide which number you would like, and we do the rest. The number can be redirected to your existing landline or mobile number seamlessly.
Advanced Services (Callagenix Services)
0870 national rate numbers can be integrated with other Callagenix advanced services such as virtual switchboard (see sample diagram below), answer phone, fax, call diversion, company information line, group divert, call forward and call transfer.
Here the caller dials the Callagenix number, the call is routed to a Callagenix platform that runs your service and handles the call is the manner you prescribe. This may involve a simple announcement or divert to a mobile or UK lanldine, or it may involve call options and call center hunt groups.
0870 phone number costs up till OFCOM changes?
| Cost to Callers | |
| Callers Pay 7.5p per minute peak, 4.5p per mimnute off peak 1.5p per minutes weekends, although this does depend on the caller's line provider (e.g. some mobile providers). | |
| Cost to You | |
| Setup/Connection |  (there is a cost for memorable numbers) |
| Annual Charge |  |
| Per Min cost to me | None |
| Revenue to you | 2p per minute peak 0.3p per minute off peak. For Revenue payment details click here. |
| Security Deposit if required | 100 pounds or one months call charges whichever is the greater, only required if not operating with Callagenix Advance Services. |
| Optional Callagenix Advanced Services. | Either 40p or 70p per day depending on the nature of the service specified. |
