Getting a phone number for business (that can be forwarded to mobile?)

googler

A regular BT line, with the appropriate equipment, does this.

xxJudexx

earthstorm wrote: »

i use Skype for chat after MS got rid of MSN/Live messenger. but i use flextel for a redirect number as its free

I've looked at flextel and I can't make sense if it.

So you get a local number for free and then it charges for connecting the call? Is this right? What are the bands all about? It says voicemail is free but a recording isn't, whats the difference?

I am looking for a local number to redirect to my mobile number as I will be out most of the day (starting a dog walking/pet services business).

earthstorm

xxJudexx wrote: »

I've looked at flextel and I can't make sense if it.

So you get a local number for free and then it charges for connecting the call? Is this right? What are the bands all about? It says voicemail is free but a recording isn't, whats the difference?

I am looking for a local number to redirect to my mobile number as I will be out most of the day (starting a dog walking/pet services business).

A local 01 number is free for you if directed to a landline, but you are charge if its redirected to a mobile, but this is the same with all providers.

the best numbers to use are
0844 Numbers - Free Destinations

These lower cost Business Numbers can be routed (forwarded/diverted) free of charge to all normal UK phones and landlines, all destinations connected via VoIP.
0844 now includes most UK Mobiles, i.e. Vodafone, O2, Everything Everywhere {Orange+T-mobile} and 3.

CKhalvashi

If you're with Orange, I've got a pocket landline (supplied by them) for free, that is a landline number going into a mobile.

CK

Buzby

Vodafone offer a similar service to their Small Business Customers. Only when the number and network are the same can you avoid the interconnect charges other suppliers impose.

CKhalvashi

Buzby wrote: »

Vodafone offer a similar service to their Small Business Customers. Only when the number and network are the same can you avoid the interconnect charges other suppliers impose.

Thanks for confirming. Stored for future advice.

CK