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In the UK, 0800 number to mobile have always been free to call from landlines but as from 1st July 2015, they are also free to call from UK mobiles, whatever network you are on.

Your customers are more likely to pick up the phone to call an 0800 number, so you should give them as much incentive as possible to call you.

There are many benefits to having an 0800 number for your business.

Because there are no call charges from either landlines or mobiles, prospects are more likely to call and enquire about your products or services. In fact a study has shown that UK businesses on average see a 163% uplift in calls when they switch to an 0800 number.

An 0800 Number will also give your business the credibility you need when you're just getting off the ground. If you're a freelancer, it's preferable not to show your mobile number on your website or company stationary because it screams \one-man band\ and prospects may have concerns about your credibility or professionalism.

Another important feature of a nationally recognised Freephone 0800 number is that geographic location isn't an issue. Prospective customers are more likely to call you because they will assume that you provide your services nationally as opposed to just the geographic area your business is located.

On a technical level, most 0800 number providers will give you access to a control panel where you can manage all of your diverts and also allow you to set up a greeting message. Therefore, owning an 0800 number gives you the flexibility to divert to a landline or mobile number of your choice. This is crucial for your business, because if your own fixed landline or mobile number changes, you just have to divert the 0800 number to the new number, rather than change all your business stationary to reflect the number changes.