• Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
  • Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!

Reply to: 0845 numbers

Collapse

You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

  • You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
  • You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
  • If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

Previously on "0845 numbers"

Collapse

  • SimonMac
    replied
    I use www.just0845numbers.co.uk £2.50 a month to send to voicemail, £5 to send to a mobile, free to send to a landline

    Leave a comment:


  • minsky1
    replied
    I use SkyCom. (skycomuk.com)

    Never had any trouble with them and its reasonable - £2.95 per number per month, plus calls forwarded.

    Usually get hit with a £15 bill per month, but I consider its worth it considering the number of customers calling in and the flexibility. You can change thr routing number within seconds via the web interface.

    Leave a comment:


  • minestrone
    replied
    Originally posted by Incognito View Post
    Why not just get a Skype online number? If you've got a smartphone, drop the app on it, answer when connected to Wifi, if not let them leave a message and call back.

    I think you can divert calls to VM, but if you've not got a subscription you pay about 1.5p a minute. Free with a subscription, but I don't know if the forwarded call comes out of your bundle, lowest cost is £7 a month (UK landline and mobile 60 mins).
    I'll look into that when I get home, clientCo blocks the pages on it. I mean FFS, how am I meant to run plan b in this place!

    Always a bit wary of skype on the phone as it seems to blast my battery if left on.

    Leave a comment:


  • Project Monkey
    replied
    Don't forget 0845 number fall outside most peoples inclusive call packages so your customers end up paying more to call you. Really hacks me off when agents publish 0845 contact numbers.

    Leave a comment:


  • Incognito
    replied
    Why not just get a Skype online number? If you've got a smartphone, drop the app on it, answer when connected to Wifi, if not let them leave a message and call back.

    I think you can divert calls to VM, but if you've not got a subscription you pay about 1.5p a minute. Free with a subscription, but I don't know if the forwarded call comes out of your bundle, lowest cost is £7 a month (UK landline and mobile 60 mins).

    Leave a comment:


  • minestrone
    replied
    Originally posted by Support Monkey View Post
    i used these on a website i had and they seemed fairly good, never had any issues you can set the time and the days the calls can come through or go to answer phone and the divert to mobile worked well, and when i no longer needed the number i just cancelled with no hassle.

    Although i suppose it depends on how many calls your getting whether its cost effective

    0800 Numbers, 0800, 0845 Numbers, 0844 Numbers, 0871 Numbers, 03 Numbers, Telecoms World
    They look cheaper and better so they are in pole position now. Cheers.

    Tempted to get some floozie to record an answering message for me.

    Leave a comment:


  • xoggoth
    replied
    Can't believe there isn't a gadget to do this

    Leave a comment:


  • Support Monkey
    replied
    i used these on a website i had and they seemed fairly good, never had any issues you can set the time and the days the calls can come through or go to answer phone and the divert to mobile worked well, and when i no longer needed the number i just cancelled with no hassle.

    Although i suppose it depends on how many calls your getting whether its cost effective

    0800 Numbers, 0800, 0845 Numbers, 0844 Numbers, 0871 Numbers, 03 Numbers, Telecoms World

    Leave a comment:


  • minestrone
    replied
    Originally posted by TestMangler View Post
    Yup, I stopped using an 0845 just for that reason.

    Depending on your 'product' and what type of 'sales calls' you receive, just go 0898 with all the rest of them
    Well if anyone is looking for something a bit more 'specialist'...

    Just software sadly, got a couple of sales already so I am ramping up the marketing.

    Leave a comment:


  • TestMangler
    replied
    Originally posted by minestrone View Post
    Nearly fell off my seat when I seen the cost for that.

    Assuming the number would eventually get onto some list and you would be getting sales calls on it (quickly told to f off) the numbers could stack up.

    Yup, I stopped using an 0845 just for that reason.

    Depending on your 'product' and what type of 'sales calls' you receive, just go 0898 with all the rest of them

    Leave a comment:


  • minestrone
    replied
    Originally posted by TestMangler View Post
    The problem arises with the divert to mobile, which can work out quite expensive.
    Nearly fell off my seat when I seen the cost for that.

    Assuming the number would eventually get onto some list and you would be getting sales calls on it (quickly told to f off) the numbers could stack up.

    Probably just run an answer message off it and call back.

    Leave a comment:


  • TestMangler
    replied
    Originally posted by minestrone View Post
    Anyone have one or know a decent service in providing one?

    Basically to provide a sales line which will forward onto a mobile.

    Looked at UK2numbers but I don't know if they are resonable or not.

    Cheers
    There are loads on the net and you can do a fairly quick comparison with a quick google of 'free 0845 numbers'.

    The problem arises with the divert to mobile, which can work out quite expensive.

    Leave a comment:


  • minestrone
    started a topic 0845 numbers

    0845 numbers

    Anyone have one or know a decent service in providing one?

    Basically to provide a sales line which will forward onto a mobile.

    Looked at UK2numbers but I don't know if they are resonable or not.

    Cheers

Working...
X