To qualify for a 0800 number
http://www.08direct.co.uk/0800 numbers
A free number such as the 0800 number is very simple to acquire and all you need to do is go to the website of a 0800 number provider and choose your number and in 24 hours, the number gets activated.
However, to quality for a 0800 number, you need to have a recognized UK landline or mobile number since the number can work on both the landline and mobile depending on the business’s choice. It is also very simple to switch between mobile and landline by choosing the right preference.
Another thing that you need to have the number is a bank account through which you will paying the monthly charges of the calls received. You can choose whether you want to pay per call which is a bit expensive but very much cheaper than calling at a regular number. You can even opt for packages where you have to pay a fixed amount per month for certain number of calls which is the cheapest.
Lastly but most importantly, you need the desire to be customer centric. If a business does not have customer orientation then it will not have the drive to pay for the calls received from customers and this drive and desire is needed the most to have such a number.
For more information on other non geographical numbers such as 0845 numbers and 0844 numbers please contact 08 Direct.