Cheap Business Phone Provider – What Should You Look For? | 08UK
Is the Cheapest Business Phone Provider Really the Best Choice?
When choosing a business phone provider, price is naturally an important consideration. Particularly for start-ups and smaller businesses, keeping monthly costs under control matters.
But when it comes to business communications, is the cheapest provider really the best value?
Look Beyond the Price
There are plenty of low-cost providers offering 0800 numbers and 0333 numbers to UK businesses. However, the monthly price is only part of the picture.
Before choosing a provider, it is worth asking a few simple questions:
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What network is behind the service?
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How quickly can my number be activated?
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Can I speak to a real person if there is a problem?
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What level of technical support is available?
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Is the service reliable enough for my customers?
Your business telephone number may appear on your website, advertising, emails, social media and invoices. It is often one of the first ways a potential customer interacts with your business.
You can learn more about the different options on our Business Phone Numbers page.
Why Does the Network Matter?
A cheap business phone service isn't necessarily a problem — but businesses should understand what sits behind it.
At 08UK, we use major Tier 1 UK carrier networks for our business telephone number solutions.
Our 03 Numbers provide businesses with a national, non-geographic telephone presence, while our 0800 Numbers can make it easier for customers to contact your business without paying for the call.
For businesses that rely on inbound calls, network quality and support can be just as important as the monthly price.
What Happens When You Need Help?
This is something that is easy to overlook when comparing telecoms providers.
Signing up for a cheaper service may be straightforward. But what happens when you need help with a number, call routing or a technical problem?
At 08UK, we believe businesses should be able to speak to an experienced team when they need assistance. Our UK based team has extensive experience in business telephone services and can help businesses choose the right solution for their needs.
A Business Phone Service From £12 a Month
For businesses looking for a competitive business phone number service, 08UK offers solutions from £12 per month, with fast activation available on selected services.
Start-ups can also ask our sales team about available setup options, including free setup for qualifying businesses.
So before choosing an unknown provider simply because it appears to be the cheapest, consider the complete package: network, reliability, support and price.
A low monthly price is good. A reliable business telephone service with people you can actually contact when you need them is even better.
Looking for an 0800 or 03 business number? Talk to 08UK and compare what we can offer your business.
You can view our Business Phone Numbers or find your 0800 number today.
