Can I choose my own landline number?

As far as I am aware, you cannot choose your landline number. You can ask for a re-number if you are getting a lot of calls intended for someone else.

Is 0845 a landline number?

Telephone numbers which begin with an 0845 prefix are UK business numbers with no specific location and typically cost more than calls to a normal landline number.

Is there an alternative to 0845 numbers?

If your provider doesn’t include calls to 0870 or 0845 numbers, the simplest thing to try is dialling 034 or 037 in place of 084 or 087, as many companies have replaced their service numbers with the 03 prefix (a standard-rate alternative) and simply may not have updated their advertising yet.

How do I get a smart phone number?

On Android the most common path to finding your number is: Settings > About phone/device > Status/phone identity > Network. This slightly differs on Apple devices, where you can follow the path of Settings > Phone > My Number.

Can I buy a local phone number?

Yes. You can order as many numbers with as many local area codes as you like.

Can I choose my telephone number?

In most cases it is not possible to pick your own cell phone number from scratch. However, many cell-phone providers, like Verizon Wireless and AT Wireless, allow customers to choose a cell-phone number from a list if they want.

What cost 0845 numbers?

Numbers like 0845 are apart of that bracket, these numbers are regarded as business rates, and can be charged from one – seven pence per minute.

Is an 0845 number free from a landline?

No 0845 numbers are not free from landlines. These numbers can cost up to 7p and this is not including you phone companies access charge. These charges can be as low as 8p or as high as 19p per minute depending on your provider. These numbers are known as “service numbers”.

How do I transfer my phone numbers to my SIM card?

Import contacts

1. Insert the SIM card into your device.
2. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Contacts app .
3. At the top left, tap Menu Settings Import.
4. Tap SIM card. If you have multiple accounts on your device, pick the account where you’d like to save the contacts.

What are smart mobile numbers?

List of Smart, Globe, Sun, TM, ABSCBN Mobile Numbers

How do I call a local landline?

It’s easy to call a local landline number using your telephone. Just place “0” and the area code before the landline number you want to call.

What is a local telephone number?

A local number is one that starts with an area code specifically for a particular region, city, or state. Many potential customers prefer to support local businesses, and a local number will allow you to advertise your company within the community.

Where can I dial 0845 and 0870 for free?

Save money on your next home phone and broadband bundle by comparing packages at broadbandchoices.co.uk The website saynoto0870.com provides a list of alternative 01/02/03 numbers or free 0800 and 0808 numbers that can be dialled instead of expensive 08 numbers including 0842, 0843, 0844, 0845, 0870, 0871, 0872 and 0873.

Who are the providers of the 0845 number?

As the 0845 is used by public sectors and business service providers, their call plans are referred to as their calling origin and geographic plan. Here are a few 0845 service providers and their cost to call plans is available.

Can you call BT 0845 and 0870 from abroad?

Since 2009, BT and some other phone providers have included calls to 0845 and 0870 numbers in their call plans, but this only applies to certain packages or at certain times of the day. Calls to other 084 and 087 numbers are excluded. Many companies also advertise a separate number that can be used when calling them from abroad.

How much does it cost to call 087 number?

Ofcom says the the service charge for calls to 087 numbers is between 0p and 13p per minute, while the service charge for calls to 084 numbers is between 0p and 7p per minute. Want to avoid the cost of non-geographic calls made from a mobile? Have a read of How to call 0800, 0844, 0845 and 0870 numbers for free from your mobile