Ofcom, the UK Telecommunications regulator introduced the new UK-wide 03 numbers from Autumn 2007 but we have seen a massive increase in demand for them over the past 6 months.
One of the major factors behind this is the cost to call an 0800 number from a mobile can be upto 20ppm, where as calls to 0300 numbers are included as part of any inclusive call minute package and according to Ofcom for the first time in history, there will be more calls from mobiles than landlines in 2010.
Some of the key features of 0300 numbers are listed below:
- Calls to 03 numbers should cost the same as calls to geographic numbers (starting 01 or 02) and should be included as part of any inclusive call minutes or discount schemes for geographic calls.
- This should apply to calls from any UK operator (Fixed line or Mobile).
- No revenue sharing will be permitted on calls to 03 numbers.
The 0300 number range has been specifically allocated by Ofcom for use by not-for-profit organisations, such as charities, and public sector organisations, for example Government departments, local councils, NHS organisations, GP practices, schools, colleges and universities.
Whilst 0303 numbers, have been allocated to commercial businesses.
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