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0845.  Some people are pissy about 0870.

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On 12 Dec 2007, at 13:42, Tim Gaunt wrote:

> 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?
>
> Tim
>
>
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