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2024-04-06 13:23
AI, or artificial intelligence, is certainly having a moment right now – and, in the world of telecoms, it’s already helping businesses dream up some fantastic new effort-crunchi… Read More
2023-07-17 13:20
With BT about to make traditional business phone calls a thing of the past, there’s little wonder why so many of us are looking for the best VoIP provider in the UK. But what is the Vo… Read More
2023-04-28 09:06
As the digital marketing landscape moves and changes, SEO professionals and website owners are constantly looking for new strategies to gain an edge over their competition. A notable and eff… Read More
2023-04-27 11:04
If you’re based in the UK, there’s a good chance you’ll already have heard of WhatsApp. The hugely popular instant messaging app has already taken the country by storm &nda&hell…Read More
2023-04-03 11:20
2023-02-22 12:29
The big 2025 PSTN switch-off is just around the corner. It’s less than two years away, which means small to medium businesses need to prioritise moving communications over to VoIP (Voi… Read More
2023-01-08 16:49
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. It refers to the technology that allows people to make telephone calls over the internet, rather than using a traditional phone line. VoIP works… Read More
2023-01-08 01:45
An 0800 freephone number can provide numerous benefits to businesses in the UK. Here are just a few:
1. Increased customer satisfaction:
Customers are more likely to call a business if they… Read More
2022-11-18 12:54
In recent years, you’ve probably seen quite a few companies launch numbers starting with 03. There was a big rebellion against 08 numbers in the 10s – where everyday people and b… Read More
2022-11-07 14:07
Everyone’s looking to save money on international calls these days and for good reason! Individuals and business owners alike can save serious pennies by using prepaid phone services o… Read More
2022-10-26 10:07
The cost of calling loved ones abroad is still, sadly, very expensive. In the day and age of online calls, it’s hard to believe that mobile carriers and landline operators still expect… Read More
2022-10-19 11:54
Even if you’re running a small business, you may find that you’re starting to grow an audience overseas. While the rise of the internet has meant we’re all finding it easie… Read More
2022-09-30 14:59
Are you interested in getting started with VoIP for your local business? There are many great reasons why you should keep things close to home with a local VoIP provider, too. While you may… Read More
2022-08-31 14:59
VoIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol, has quickly become the leading standard for telecommunications the world over. Despite this, however, there’s still plenty of myths about VoIP ph… Read More
2022-08-04 11:59
Do you or your loved ones stay in different parts of the world, or do you own a business you wish to expand? If you’re considering growing your company internationally but are concerne… Read More
2022-06-24 13:38
Having loved ones in another country doesn’t mean you’re bound to a life of costly phone calls and outrageously high phone bills. However, today there are several cheap ways to k… Read More
2022-05-31 09:19
Since the world transformed into a global village and the internet of things took precedence, even those across the globe from us are just one click away. Once it was almost impossible to ev… Read More
2022-05-24 14:23
In this fast-paced world, you must insert all your energy into what you need to do to succeed. To work smart, you also need to cut your losses wherever you can and make sure your business ru… Read More
2022-05-16 16:06
How Does a Virtual UK Number Work?
Despite telecommunication apps like WhatsApp being used more and more in recent years, it might surprise you that they still probably are not the wisest ch… Read More
2022-05-12 12:50
Since WhatsApp and other telecommunication apps have gained traction across the globe, it is natural to assume that the best way to make international calls for your business would be using… Read More
2022-05-11 12:46
In a fast-paced world that waits for no one, it is crucial to be on the top of your game if you want to achieve your goals. And one of the most important ways to keep up is connectivity. Unl… Read More
2022-04-28 17:33
A recent report by Vigour Times has highlighted that around two million customers have removed their landlines in support of new systems, while 160,000 were forced to switch each month start… Read More
2022-04-03 23:00
The Covid-19 outbreak has altered business practices throughout the world. As a result, we are no longer as eager to go to other countries for business as we were before. It is not only diff… Read More
2022-03-06 15:04
Even though it hasn’t happened just yet, there is one big pressing matter that Britain is about to face. This is the news that some people are talking about, but not everyone is ready… Read More
2022-01-21 11:38
While it is incredibly exciting to start your own business, the thrilling experience comes hand in hand with quite a few responsibilities. To make your corporation a genuine success, you nee… Read More
2021-12-15 11:59
There are rumors about the future of the VoIP industry saying that its end is very close, but experts believe the opposite. Exponential growth is expected in the VoIP market between 2020 and… Read More
2021-11-01 14:33
What are toll-free numbers?
In the UK, toll-free telephone numbers are also known as freephone numbers that start with the prefixes 0800 or 0808. The more commonly used prefix is 0800, where… Read More
2021-09-23 14:27
Growing your company to an international scale can be an attractive opportunity many business owners set as a long-term goal. By doing so, you gain better visibility, leading to an increased… Read More
2021-09-21 13:09
Running a business requires a great amount of communication. Strong internet connectivity and several phones are vital to set a smooth sailing shift and provide an excellent customer experie… Read More
2021-08-04 08:31
Technology has changed the way customers interact. Queries can now be answered online through a business website, chatbox, or email. However, this doesn’t eliminate the preference for… Read More
2021-07-09 03:04
Investing in customer service should be just as important as your other functions like marketing. Why? Because it directly connects you to your customers. When customers are satisfied with y… Read More
2021-06-22 03:41
Telecommunications has greatly evolved over the past few years. Unlike two decades back, when people were limited to landlines, the rise of mobile devices and the world’s shift towards… Read More
2021-06-18 03:37
One of the fascinating technologies in the telecommunications industry today is VoIP for businesses. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), otherwise known as phone service over the internet… Read More
2021-06-16 03:30
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology has continued to grow over the years, making it easier for people to communicate with one another. Compared to traditional landlines, using VoI… Read More
2021-06-09 14:19
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology has grown to become more advanced in recent years and paved the way to next-level communication technology. With this in mind, there is a good… Read More
2021-06-06 16:03
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) has revolutionised how businesses worldwide communicate. Before its inception in the 1990s, companies had to rely on making international and long-distanc… Read More
2021-05-27 05:48
Fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology is now available in selected cities worldwide. 5G networks are the next generation of mobile and data connectivity that delivers excellent speeds an… Read More
2021-05-21 12:59
Unfortunately, there are more and more cases of people falling prey to phone scams than ever before. While there are plenty of online scams and email traps emerging as the years go by, it se… Read More
2021-04-20 10:31
If you’re growing your business and are considering ways through which you can enhance the efficiency and scope of your voice communications, you may well have considered moving to VoI… Read More
2021-04-14 14:51
When you first set up telephony for your business, it is probably tempting to make things as simple and as cost-effective as possible. That makes sense! No one sets out in their everyday liv… Read More
2021-04-07 07:25
If you’re new to the world of data voice communications through VoIP, you’ll be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by some of the terminology! However, VoIP’s aim is to make… Read More
2021-03-29 14:19
When it comes to delivering a fantastic service to your customers, you are obviously going to need to keep up to date on all of your training. Your agents really need to be at the top of the… Read More
2021-03-17 15:00
VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, has very quickly become the leading, efficient standard for communications across the board. For years, businesses have been dependent on quickly outda… Read More
2021-02-22 07:53
If there’s one thing all your callers and customers expect from you before you even talk to them, it’s a speedy response. Failing to answer calls quickly could be a massive turn… Read More
2021-02-08 14:49
The coronavirus or COVID-19 crisis has forced many offices and workforces to rethink and re-manage the way they actually run their operations. It’s led to a huge shift towards remote w… Read More
2021-01-25 09:58
Whether for business or for home use, we all depend on telecoms. For the most part, BT has the monopoly given their ownership of traditional British lines – however, recent news sugges… Read More
2021-01-12 16:58
2021 is here at last, but for the foreseeable future, the coronavirus pandemic is still hanging around. Until lockdowns and vaccine rollouts finally bring an end to this difficult period, bu… Read More
2020-12-17 15:07
Another year gone, and yep – what a year it’s been. 2020 will go down in history as the year we spent most of the time apart, but at the same time, plenty of us have still been l… Read More
2020-12-04 09:48
If you’re running any kind of business in the modern age, the way you connect to – and with – people is crucial. It’s likely that only a few years ago, a vast majorit… Read More
2020-11-29 15:47
At Planet Numbers, we are always conscious of the amount of money people spend on international calls. After the year that we’ve all had so far, it’s clear that we are all missin… Read More
2020-11-24 15:33
BT announced the end of ISDN back in 2015. The telecommunications service provider said that it would stop taking new ISDN orders in 2023 to altogether deactivate its ISDN network by 2025.
B… Read More
2020-11-20 08:26
When running any kind of business, you are going to need some form of incoming calls strategy. That much is obvious! Even if you run the majority of your firm online, it’s pretty safe… Read More
2020-11-16 16:27
When running your own business, it’s a pretty safe assumption that you’re going to want to get ahead of the pack as much as you possibly can. Did you know that it’s not all… Read More
2020-11-10 14:44
Even in today’s digital-driven world, customers still prefer phone calls over other communication channels. This option gives them a direct line to your business, rather than an automa… Read More
2020-11-06 05:56
When it comes to growing any kind of business or enterprise in the modern age, you have to think big. Not only do you need to think about growing the size of your company, your range of prod… Read More
2020-10-20 09:14
Oddly enough, there are always going to be trends in the numbers that businesses set for their call centres. Believe us – we’ve seen them all come and go over the years! For exam… Read More
2020-10-15 07:40
No matter the size of your business, and no matter what you do, marketing is everything. It’s simply not enough to just do a great job! You need to show the world who you are, what you… Read More
2020-10-07 15:23
When running a small to medium business, saving money is everything – next to making money, in any case. To be able to survive from quarter to quarter, you are always going to need to… Read More
2020-10-01 07:50
If there’s anything that all business owners and entrepreneurs have in common, it’s the need to number crunch and draw on data. Data is absolutely everywhere! However, it’s… Read More
2020-09-23 10:40
For all that 2020 has presented a series of challenges for just about everyone, there are more than a few good moments we can take from these past few months. Employment has changed massivel… Read More
2020-09-14 11:42
If there’s one thing that all businesses are reliant on in the modern age, it’s technology. If there’s another thing, it’s technology. Therefore, it stands to reason… Read More
2020-09-08 14:52
Communication is the key to connecting with your customers, no matter where they are. But when you are ill-equipped, you are more likely to lose these opportunities. It is not enough to prov… Read More
2020-09-08 12:18
Communication is the key to connecting with your customers, no matter where they are. But when you are ill-equipped, you are more likely to lose these opportunities. It is not enough to prov… Read More
2020-09-04 13:38
When running a business, one of the best things you can do to make sure you are reaching out to local customers is to have a local phone number. In years gone by, this has meant business own… Read More
2020-08-26 15:28
If you’re in the process of growing your business, chances are, you’re going to want – and need – to answer as many different enquiries and concerns as possible. Afte… Read More
2020-08-20 15:43
When running a business in the modern age, it stands to reason that you should always have a few backup solutions in place. After all, your clients and customers are going to demand that you… Read More
2020-08-13 18:41
As technology continues to evolve, it’s typical to think that some forms of communication are obsolete. With digital platforms providing spaces for engagement, the relevance of phone c… Read More
2020-08-13 18:30
Communication is critical for any business, whether you are an SME or a well-established company. As you move to the digital landscape, there are several new platforms and channels open to y… Read More
2020-08-11 09:49
Let’s face it – for the longest time, it’s been really expensive to make phone calls overseas. With the world shrinking all the time thanks to the internet, why are so many… Read More
2020-08-06 12:04
If there’s one thing that the world seems to have adapted to massively well during the COVID-19 lockdown, it’s video calling. There doesn’t seem to have been a day go by wi… Read More
2020-07-28 15:46
Recent news suggests that, despite the age of premium rate lines having calmed down hugely over the years, some customers and callers are still paying through the nose to connect to big bran… Read More
2020-07-23 13:14
There are plenty of reasons why receptionists are so sought-after in the modern world. After all, they are often the first port of call for many people calling small and large businesses ali… Read More
2020-07-15 09:04
When running a business in the modern age, it’s pretty likely that you are going to come across all kinds of different technologies. On top of that, there are also likely to be plenty… Read More
2020-07-13 09:02
When running a business – large or small – you’re going to need to do everything you can to keep things memorable. After all, there are many different ways to entice new cu… Read More
2020-07-06 09:22
When you start growing a business, you will likely find that there is a fine balance to strike between looking after your current customers and appealing to new ones. While you are so busy l… Read More
2020-06-22 09:13
In this day and age, it makes sense for businesses to try and reach as many different customers and clients as possible. That goes for the international approach, too. Why should you ever pe… Read More
2020-06-18 15:50
It’s safe to say that the way in which businesses and customers communicate is always going to change. This means, of course, that we will all eventually need to adapt to new technolog… Read More
2020-06-10 09:37
When running an office or call centre as part of your business, you’re likely to find plenty of reasons for expenditure to start creeping up. Unfortunately, there are more and more rea… Read More
2020-06-02 13:14
The COVID-19 crisis is, as everyone can agree, unprecedented in its effects. Everyday lives, businesses and more besides are being impacted. The government, too, has needed to bring in a var… Read More
2020-05-26 15:38
If you have friends, family, colleagues, or clients based overseas, it’s likely you are going to need to make a few phone calls abroad. That much is true! While plenty of people are co… Read More
2020-05-18 21:07
More and more people in the UK are calling abroad. The world is shrinking, which means that plenty of us are either moving overseas or are doing business with people and companies based on t… Read More
2020-05-11 11:34
In the modern age, keeping in touch means everything. Not just between family and friends, but also between businesses and clients, and businesses and other businesses. Therefore, while many… Read More
2020-05-05 09:54
If you’re running a business which sees you on the move constantly, it’s likely you’ll assume that a landline number isn’t the best choice for you. Naturally so &ndas&hell…Read More
2020-04-27 10:11
In the world of corporate communications, things can sometimes get a little complex! However, the way in which we communicate with one another is always moving forwards to become easier and… Read More
2020-04-15 14:25
Communication is evolving at a blistering pace. Whether it’s B2B or B2C, it’s always important to have a clear, efficient connection to the people who matter. When ru… Read More
2020-04-09 09:39
Everyone in the UK knows that you have to dial 999 to access the emergency services. Kerry Power, a 36-year-old victim of domestic violence understood this much. She was eventually strangled… Read More
2020-04-06 09:12
Are you new to working from home? More and more of us are taking the plunge and are taking our work home with us. Not only that, but current events are forcing millions of people… Read More
2020-04-01 16:36
London is the UK’s social and economic hub. It is also one of the most marvellous cities in the world. This is why businesses are always striving to open offices here. A London office… Read More
2020-03-27 10:42
The Coronavirus is having an especially detrimental effect to businesses because people in so many countries have been asked to stay home.
To keep your business functioning, you can pr… Read More
2020-03-26 10:28
With the world changing fast and furiously in the last few weeks, millions of us are having to work from home. It’s something that can take a bit of getting used to, so with that in mi… Read More
2020-03-21 10:28
While you may have heard that the landline phone is a dying technology, you likely haven’t heard the numbers to back up this claim. According to recent surveys, 95% of people in the UK… Read More
2020-03-18 12:34
Businesses are normally encouraged to make multiple communication avenues available for their customers. However, most customers prefer to communicate via phone, which is why companies prior… Read More
2020-03-14 10:27
As businesses across the United Kingdom prepare to make the leap to 100% VoIP phone services, one decision that needs to be made is about SIP trunks.
This may leave you wondering what these… Read More
2020-03-11 11:42
Legacy phones use PBX systems to send messages. VoIP stands out because it transmits calls using data packets. Traditional phone systems such as the landline have been the dominant means of… Read More
2020-03-07 10:25
By 2025, British Telecommunications (BT) will be run completely online rather than through physical copper cables. To make sure your business is ahead of the game, you’ll want to switc… Read More
2020-03-04 09:49
0800 numbers are the way to go for any organisation in the UK. They are completely free to call and that encourages consumers to reach out to you. If you run a local business, you are probab… Read More
2020-02-28 15:40
Advertising is a necessary part of any business. But are you spending your money the best way possible? It’s hard to keep track of all the advertising mediums, let alone what medium be… Read More
2020-02-27 10:25
The total revenue of the VoIP industry in America was $14 billion in 2019. It’s an industry that’s growing all the time and with good reason. Yet the public perception of how VoI… Read More
2020-02-26 12:38
Virtual receptionists have been around for quite some time. People use them as replacements for traditional receptionists all the time these days. Their services are utilised by businesses o… Read More
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