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Interesting observation on UK equivalent numbers - 0870
A couple of weeks ago on his blog, the MoneySavingExpert had an interesting observation on how call centre operators in the UK were quoting the 0870 number (0870 being the UK equivalent of 1850 and 1890). According to the blog, from here:
Twice in the last week I’ve been given 0870 numbers to dial, yet rather than being told the number is 0870-123-123, both times it’s been told to me as 087-012-3123. Thus the call operator is never actually saying the phrase 0870. Cunning devils…
I don’t think this will be as easy to do in Ireland here, what with all our numbers beginning with zero - it won’t be so easy to “hide” a number quotes as 189-0123-123 or 185-0123-123. It might be a little easier to get away with it for the 0818 number - 081-8123-123 at least fits into the Irish formatting.
Of course, in Ireland at the moment, apart from this website, there’s very little comment or complaint about companies only providing 1850, 1890 or 0818 numbers.
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0870 numbers give you a national rather than local presence - making your business look bigger than it is. Like 0800 numbers, 0870 marketing number can follow you to anywhere in the UK - you do not need to change your contact number even if you move. This is a huge saving on re-printing headed paper and business cards, also making sure no sales will be lost during a move. Numbers starting 0870 are national rate numbers.