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

Nearby / Local

Local

Yes

Low

Low

Corporate

National

Yes

Low

Low

Flexible

National

Yes

Medium

Low

Open arms

National

No

0

High

Professional Services

National

No

High

Source of income

Multinational

International

Yes

0

High

How to Choose Your Phone Number Type

How to Make Your Callers Happy, find your infographic and definitive guide here.

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:

Phone Number Setup
Infographic: Country Code and Phone Number Setup
Local Numbers
From € 3,- |month

Local
Number

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
From € 2,- |month

National
Number

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

Freephone Number
From € 22,50 |month

Freephone
Number

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

Premium Rate Number
From € 22,50 |month

Premium Rate
Number

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

Mobile Number
From € 3,- |month

Mobile
Number

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

UIFN Number
From € 12,- |month

Int. Freephone
Number

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

Directory Service Numbers
From € 22,50 |month

Directory Service
Number

Numbers specifically purposed for directory services. These are premium rate numbers meant to help callers find and connect to the desired destination.

Number Porting
Free

Number
Porting

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.

WhatsApp for Business Small
From € 2,- |month

WhatsApp
Number

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.