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[_] 0845/0870 vs. Local - thoughts

theUKdude theUKdude at theUKdude.com
Wed Dec 12 13:51:07 GMT 2007

Tim Gaunt wrote on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:42 PM

> We're currently looking into a VOIP solution for the office and so have
the
> option of choosing the telephone numbers/prefix and I'm wondering if it's
> worth going for a 0845/0870/Local number.
> 
> In the past 0845 has always "appeared" more businesslike but I've noticed
a
> fair few companies have gone down the route of opting for a local number
> i.e. 0207 rather than the 0845.
> 
> There's little costs difference in regards the VOIP setup and I don't need
> to worry about moving as when we do we can keep the localised number but I
> was wondering whether one gave a better/worse opinion to prospects? Does
> 0845 still have the same prestige or are people put off calling them as
> they're not included in their mobile plan's free minutes quota?

Screw all of 'em ... go local.
http://www.saynoto0870.com/

theUKdude