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While 0800 numbers a toll free and cost nothing to callers, numbers like 0844, 0845 etc. charge a significant sum of money to call. Many companies use these numbers not for initial placing of orders but for post order processes such as technical maintenance, enquiries etc. this is simply because 0844 Numbers usually give the receiving company a cut from the call cost, allowing them to generate revenue while receiving calls. Some advantages between getting an 0800 number and an 0844 number are common. For example even an 0844 number will give a business a national presence. It is possible to get memorable 0844 numbers, so people can easily remember your number, and do not need to refer to the books every time they want to call. 0844 numbers work just like 0800 numbers, in that the number basically points to, or gets diverted to your chosen target number. This number can be a landline, a mobile, or even an overseas number, as is often the case with large companies. This is basically how outsourcing of company helplines to other countries becomes possible. Many companies provide 0844 numbers, and there is usually a one off payment to procure the number. After this, costs are recovered from callers, of which you get a cut! This is generally the case but depending on the company, there might be a small monthly charge in place of the one-time payment.
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