0845 or 01273 ???

[jibspark]

ok im gonna get a sipgate number and i have the option of getting a local number ( 01273 ) or a local rate number ( 0845 ), what would you get?

i might be moving out of brighton in a couple of years so im tempted with the 0845, plus i think it looks more professional, but on the downside people dont like calling 0845 numbers from mobiles.

what do i do??!!

 

[Apache]

May I suggest you add a poll and we can vote?

ALWAYS a local number. If you move away you could always have the old number's calls bounced to your new number!

I wouldn't ring a 0845 number if I wanted any local service.

 

[jibspark]

May I suggest you add a poll and we can vote? ALWAYS a local number. If you move away you could always have the old number's calls bounced to your new number!

I wouldn't ring a 0845 number if I wanted any local service.

good idea! i will start a poll! how do i do that?

 

[Apache]

good idea! i will start a poll! how do i do that?

go into 'edit' on your opening post. There's a box to tick

 

[jibspark]

nope i dont have the option, i will start a new one with a poll.

[edit] no i wont, im gonna go for an 01273 number and then if and when i move i will just change the number and build up a new customer base. if i even get one in the first place that is!

 

[jl-heating]

i use an 0845 number and found a marked increase in work. people see it as more professional.

i have even been told i can see by your number you are a legitimate business.

i also use the pointer to my mobile so no nusianance calls at night .

thinking on i wish i took an 0800 number .. so that may be the way to go.

 

[Andy™]

Always go for a local number - show people that you are local.

and another good reason, from mobiles, 08 numbers are usually charged outside free minutes to 01/02 numbers, so whenever possible, i avoid companies with an 08 number unless they give me an 01/02 number

 

[Andy™]

nope i dont have the option, i will start a new one with a poll.[edit] no i wont, im gonna go for an 01273 number and then if and when i move i will just change the number and build up a new customer base. if i even get one in the first place that is!

well you would have to start a new customer base anyway if you moved. you dont want to be traveling back there to add a socket! or if its still near, either keep same number or divert to new number as already mentioned

 

[green-hornet]

I may go for the 0800 option, free call for the client but always been put off paying for window shoppers enquiries.

 

[Tarzan]

Who provides for 0800 or 0845....

 

[spinlondon]

Some companies (Vodaphone) will not give you credit if you do not have a landline No.

 

[jl-heating]

i use these