0700 Numbers - Help & Learning
0700 Numbers - Explained
What is an 0700 number?
An 0700 number is a Personal Number, also known as a "Follow Me" number. These numbers are attached to 'you', rather than a geographical location and can be simply programmed to direct calls free of any incoming call charges to any UK, international land line or mobile phone where you are physically located or where you wish calls to be delivered to. They can also be used to 'shield' your real number and provide privacy for your mobile or home phone numbers if required and can become your personal number for life.
Is UK2Numbers better than other 0700 providers?
» We do not route calls via inferior quality SIP or VoIP lines - our calls are routed via BT using the highest quality connection available in the UK. Most other providers use VoIP to route your calls and as a result call quality may not be perfect.

» Our fully automated 0700 number management system is unique, executing your re-diversion and service setup requests instantly online. With other provides you might have to wait for hours, even days, before they can connect, re-divert or setup a service on your number.

» All our 0700 numbers come with no monthly line rental for a connection to UK landline or mobile on our default Call Plan 1. Other providers often introduce monthly line rentals and call charges few months after you purchase the number. We have not had any price increases for the past 13 years.

» We provide valuable optional advanced number management services when you need them.

» We offer a 100% 14 day money back guarantee on all numbers ordered, in case you are not completely satisfied with our services.

» 93% of the customers who register on our site purchase a number from us.
Can you divert an 0700 number to my mobile phone?
Yes. We offer 0700 Diversion to Mobile numbers or international destinations as part of our advanced services program. We can provide 0700 call forwarding to T-Mobile, Orange, Vodafone, Three, O2, Virgin and all other UK Mobile networks and you can choose between Pay as You Go and Pay Monthly price plans.
What costs are involved in 0700 service setup?
0700 number setup cost starts from £9.95 (limited time special offer) and includes divert of calls to any UK landline or mobile. Line rental is free and there are no incoming call charges for forwarding calls to any UK landline or mobile. Charges for our optional advanced and basic services depend on your exact requirements.
Do I have to pay anything when people call my 0700 number?
With our 0700 numbers there is no cost to you for receiving calls.
Are there any charges for using your advanced and basic services.
All our extra services are provided as optional. To have your 0700 number forwarding calls directly to landline or mobile you would not need any of them. However, if your organisation needs to take thousands of calls per day, you may want to consider some of our extra services, like queuing systems, custom diversions and re-diversions or Voicemail. Charges for our advanced and basic services depend on your exact requirements. Please contact us for further information.
What does it cost for someone to call an 0700 number from within the UK?
We do not control the cost of calls to 07 numbers. The call will be charged by callers telecom provider and the prices vary significantly from telecom provider to provider. Generally the cost of call to an 07 number ranges from 15p/min to 50p/min.
How many 0700's can I buy?
We do not impose any limits. However, if ordering more than 50 numbers please contact any member of our staff.
How can you provide numbers with no line rental?
Independent research done by Alexa Inc (an Amazon.com company) has shown UK2Numbers to be the market leaders in provision of 08 numbers. Our business strategy is to keep the costs to our clients as low as possible and still provide the highest levels of service. This is why 93% of the customers who register on our site purchase a number from us.
When I buy an 0700 number will I have to pay anything to receive calls?
No, diversions are free of any incoming call charges, whether calls are diverted to a UK land line or a mobile number.
How do I buy an 0700 number?
Our website online ordering process is simple, quick and very easy to use and you can also browse a selection of 0700 numbers. Simply visit our 0700 Home Page.
Do you provide telephone support?
We only provide email support. Our strategy is to keep costs at a minimum so you can enjoy provision of the cheapest 0700 numbers in the UK. All emails are answered immediately or on the same business day. We have a team of people dedicated to answering your questions 24/7, day and night, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
How long before my 0700 number is active?
All 0700 numbers are activated instantly after you place an order and after your account details are verified. We also process all advanced service requests received on the same day. However, if we receive unusually high numbers of orders, it could take up to 24-48 hours for your advanced service order to be processed. We do not advise that you print any advertising / promotion / stationery material until your number is fully setup and active.
How do I set the 0700 number up?
When you order your number online via our website, you enter the initial diversion number you wish calls to be delivered to. That telephone will continue to function as before, accepting its own calls, as well as those to your 0700 Personal Number.
Will our old numbers still work?
Yes, your current/existing telephone numbers will work just as before. Our service will not modify or affect your existing phone services in any way.
How do I change where my calls are delivered to?
To re-route, simply log in to our website and follow the on-screen instructions for amending your destination number. If you wish to have an immediate re-diversion you will need to purchase our Customer Controlled Routing advanced service, which allows you to pre-define up to 3 diversion numbers and instantly change the routing free of charge, as and when you require, by using a dedicated PIN protected access number.
Do I need a new telephone line installation?
No. There are no additional equipment costs involved in operating the 0700 numbers supplied by us. You can use your existing telephone line.
Can I choose a memorable 0700 number.
Yes, we have thousands of memorable 0700 numbers, located under special 0700 number category (suitable for TV advertising).
Is the number mine for life / Is there a Minimum Usage Requirement?
You can keep an 0700 number for as long as you require it, providing it is used. Minimum Usage Requirement for all our numbers is 3 minutes per month after the initial 60 days of operation. This requirement is applicable to all numbers except: Numbers with Unlimited Re-Diversion service, 08 Fax to Email numbers and 03 or 0800 numbers which are not on Call Plan 1 tariff. If you no longer wish to use it just let us know so we can amend our records. Numbers in breach of Minimum Usage Requirement will be subject to £4.95 Low Usage fee as detailed in our Price List and our contract Terms and Conditions. You can also cancel your number at any time from your online account control panel as we do not have any minimum contract terms.
I already have an 0700, can I switch to/from UK2Numbers?
Yes, we can transfer most 0700 numbers to/from our service. Porting applications cost £149.95 per number. For example, porting BT 0700 Numbers to/from our service is quick and easy, please contact us for details and costs.
Can 0700 be used for a fax machine or is it for telephone calls only?
All our 0700 numbers can be used for both voice and/or data calls (i.e. fax or telephone).
Can I reserve an 0700 now and tell you my diversion number later?
Yes. You can order / reserve your 0700 number now and tell us the number you want to divert it to later if you're setting up a new phone line and / or don't know your termination number yet.
Can I cancel my number anytime?
Yes. All our 0700 numbers are free to cancel at any time. We do not impose a minimum contract and there is no cost to cancel.
Can you reach an 0700 number from abroad?
All our 0700 numbers can be reached from abroad as normal by dialling +44 xxx xxx xxxx. Please note that some smaller international telecom providers do not support calls to UK non-geographical numbers.
Can you divert the 0700 number to any number abroad?
Yes. 0700 numbers can be attached to virtually any phone number anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details regarding international re-routing.

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