0844 Number: From Business to Entertainment PurposesWhen it comes to choosing a non-geographic phone number, businesses in the UK have several viable options. In this brief article we are going to take a look at 0844 numbers and why many businesses are selecting them over 0800 numbers. To begin with, we should explain what a non-geographic phone number is and why companies prefer them. Simply put, they are telephone numbers that do not have traditional area codes so that the location is impossible to pinpoint. Businesses like them because they tend to create a national presence, even if the company is a small, regional one. As you might expect, a non-geographic 0844 number will inevitably increase the number of calls from potential customers that live outside the area where the company is actually based. This is an extremely attractive benefit for companies whose services do not include travelling. Companies are also free to handpick the number of their choice, perhaps one that is more memorable or can be used for entertainment purposes to help promote the company or a product they sell. This can also make advertising a cinch as a personalised phone number can be more easily incorporated into an entertaining slogan or jingle. So, why do some businesses prefer 0844 numbers over other non-geographic ones like 0800 numbers? The only significant reason is that 0800 numbers are toll free, whereas 0844 numbers charge customers a small fee (usually five pence) for every minute they remain on the line. The company will then split these revenues with the service provider and use the money to fund additional services. For example, a company might use the money to expand the customer service department or to increase the advertising budget. |