Channel Telecom

Non Geographic Numbers from BT

Channel Telecom can place orders on your behalf for most services within BTs telemarketing portfolio. These include:

• BT Freephone 0800/0808: all calls from the BT network in the UK are totally free for the caller. From £10 a month
• BT 0845: Share the cost of the call with your customers with 0845 numbers. From £10 a month
• BT 0871: Choose how much your customers pay per minute and how much revenue you want to generate. From £10 a month
• BT 0870: Give your business a national presence with an 0870 number and make it easy for you customers to contact you. From £10 a month
• BT 0844: Easy to remember 0844 numbers your customers can call for a discounted rate. From £10 a month
• BT Valuecall 09xx: Premium Rate Numbers where customers pay a higher fee for your service - but no more than £1.50. From £25 a month

We can also offer reduced call rates on 08xx & 03xx numbers for registered charities.

BT 0800/08008

93% of the UK recognise this number as a free call^*, so by ordering a Freefone 0800/0808¹ number for your business you can make it easier for your customers to contact you by removing any barriers to that all important sale.

What is this number used for?

• Customer care
• Mass marketing and advertising campaigns
• Lead generation and new business acquisition
• Complaint handling

What are the benefits of having a Freefone 0800/0808 number?

• It removes all barriers to existing and potential customers contacting you as it's a free call
• Increases the profile of your business and helps develop customer loyalty
• No need to change your number as this number sits on top of your existing one
• You can keep this number for the life of your business as it can be moved between fixed line and mobile phone
• Shows your customers you value their custom - 71% think companies who have a Freefone 0800 number care about their customers

* Source: Back to the Future - Full Report; Back to basics to get to the future Key findings for the future of UK Teleservice; The Henley Centre, January 2004)
¹ Calls are free to callers on the BT and Channel Telecom networks. Mobile and other network costs may vary.