03 has landed

The most talked about phone number in years is finally with us.

Here at Windsor we’ve been calling for 03 numbers for sometime, not least because they offer a fresh injection of memorable numbers for you to choose from, but mainly because they give a whole new dimension to non-geographic numbers.

Technically they’re like any other non-geographic number, meaning you can still continue to use advanced call management (call statistics, call queuing, redirecting calls etc), but it’s the cost of calling that makes them special.

Cost of Calling
For the very first time callers will pay the same as calls to geographic numbers (normal landline numbers starting 01 or 02). This is significant because the charging structure on other non-geographic numbers is different depending on their pre-fix. For example, 0800 numbers are free to call and 0845 numbers are around the UK local rate (depending on operator).


The 030 number range, which includes 0300 numbers and 0303 numbers, 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.


Famous Followers
The Tameside and Glossop branch of the RSPCA, the well-known animal welfare charity, are already using their new 0300 numbers. The Ministry of Defence is the first of the Whitehall Departments to sign up to using 03 numbers. Many local councils have already positively assessed the benefits of using 03 numbers and have made a commitment to use them when they are released, which include South Beds, Wirral and Trafford councils.

Other companies and organisations will be eligible to sign up for the 033 number range. With 033 numbers, businesses can present a positive image, where they are pro-active in responding to caller concerns with other phone numbers, such as 0870. Callers can be more confident about who they are calling.


03 Pricing & Availability
Windsor Telecom has already secured some of the most memorable 03 numbers available, so you’ll have only the best to choose from.

All our 0300, 0303, 0333 & 0330 numbers include 10,000 FREE minutes per month. That’s equal to 167 hours of inbound calls per month. Thereafter calls are charged at 0.5 pence per minute.

With most operators you’ll be expected to pay as much as 3p per minute for every call. However, with Windsor Telecom’s unique approach to pricing you simply pay a manageable £24.99 per month and have a massive 10,000 minutes to enjoy.

You won’t find a more generous offer on 03 numbers in the market.


What’s Your 03 Number?
We’ve been trying to come up with inventive ideas to illustrate just how personal and memorable 03 numbers can be to any organisation.

The best so far have been;

0333 33 54321 for a company that manufactures fireworks or rockets

An Owl Sanctuary might choose 03330 28 28 20

An audio firm could have 03330 12 12 12

In fact, we seem to have started a frenzy. We’ve had everyone in the office dreaming up weird and wonderful combinations…

• What business are you in? Can you think of your perfect match?
• What are your thoughts on 03 numbers?
• Are they the next best thing?
• Have you got one?

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