Phone Number Types
There are many different types of phone numbers. One for every need. Select the one that best matches your business and desired customer experience.
Phone Number Type
Appearance
Area
International Reachable
Cost for the Caller
Cost of Exploration
How to Choose Your Phone Number Type
Do not underestimate the relevance of choosing the right number. It is your calling card. Literally. It is the first impression when the decision is taken to get in contact. So, it is important to have your target audience in mind when making the choice. However, choosing a phone number is not something most people do every day, therefore we have written a guide to help you make the right choice. Read and optionally download the guide here.
The Technical Format of Phone Numbers
When choosing a phone number type, you automatically choose the national prefix of the number – which is officially called the National Distribution Code (NDC) and is part of the Telephone Number Setup as defined by the ITU-T. The entire Telephone Number Setup is as follows:
Geographical numbers provide your caller with a comfortable feeling. Your company is nearby and internationally accessible. Easy to switch to any number you want.
✓ Local appeal
✓ Prefix for specific area
✓ Internationally reachable
✓ Standard cost for the caller
National numbers at local rates provides your company with a corporate image with national recognition. One phone number for multiple locations in a country.
✓ National appeal
✓ Prefix for specific country
✓ Internationally reachable
✓ Standard cost for the caller
No costs for the customer, national coverage, useable from any device and a professional look. Ideal for supporting national campaigns.
✓ Professional appeal
✓ Low Threshold
✓ Reachable within the country
✓ No cost for the caller
Professional national numbers that allows you to generate revenue for the telephone services provided. Charges can be set per call or minute.
✓ Professional appeal
✓ Additional revenue
✓ Reachable within the country
✓ Additional cost for the caller
A virtual mobile number gives the impression of being reachable on the move, everywhere and always. However no SIM is needed and calls can be routed to any destination or destinations.
✓ On the move appeal
✓ Prefix for specific country
✓ Internationally reachable
✓ Standard cost for the caller
An International Freephone Number – officially UIFN, Universal International Freephone Number – is free for the caller and can be activated in multiple countries. You’ll be internationally reachable with a single freephone number.
✓ International appeal
✓ Same number for all countries
✓ Internationally reachable
✓ Free for the caller
Numbers specifically purposed for directory services. These are premium rate numbers meant to help callers find and connect to the desired destination.
Number porting is simply taking your existing number from one operator to another. Reap the benefits of one stop shopping, bring all your numbers to us and apply all our features to all your numbers.
All our numbers are prepared to be used as a WhatsApp for Business number. Usually WhatsApp accept Local, Mobile and National Numbers to be used. Unlock the power of Chat on your business phone number.
* Usage and rules can deviate in some countries.
