Planet Numbers 10th Anniversary

0845, 0844 & 0800 freephone numbers for business, plus cheap international calls - we've been providing customers the best value phone services in the UK since 1999

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to get another line installed to receive calls on my 0845/0843/0844/0800 number?

No. We connect the 0845, 0844 or 0800 number to your existing line; callers can dial either your normal phone number or the new non-geographic number (NGN). Both ways you will receive the call as normal.

How much do calls cost from an 0845, 0843, 0844 or 0800 number?

This is a common question that we're asked - outgoing calls cannot be made on a NGN, they only carry inbound calls, so you will not receive a bill from Planet Numbers for the phone calls you make.

How much does it cost to phone an 0845, 0843 or 0844 number?

Calling an 0845 number costs 2p per minute daytime, and 0.5ppm at all other times when called from a BT landline. Other networks, including calls from mobiles may vary.

There are lots of price brackets for 0844 and 0843 numbers; from 1p per minute, rising in half pence increments to 5p per minute. 0843 and 0844 numbers cost the same to call at all times of the day. However, if you are a BT residential customer that benefits from one of their inclusive talk plans, calls to 0845 and 0870 numbers are included (with a fair usage policy) and are free of charge to call.

How many times can I redirect my number, and is there a fee to do so?

For maximum flexibility you can redirect your number as often as you like, instantly, by using the Planet Numbers Call Manager. Redirecting your number is completely free of charge.

What about international callers?

Ofcom (formerly Oftel) have requested that all international carriers make all UK numbers diallable from overseas, but it is up to the international carriers to do the work involved to make this possible; therefore we offer no guarantees on this front.

What would happen if Planet Numbers goes out of business? Would I lose my numbers?

If Planet Numbers did go out of business for any reason (we've been trading for over 10 years, and we are confident this is highly unlikely) the liquidators would be called in, and they would sell on our service contracts to another service provider. They would also take over our contact telephone numbers and email addresses. Your numbers would continue to work - you would simply pay another service provider. They would also take over our contact telephone numbers and email addresses. Your numbers would continue to work - you would simply pay another company for the service, but please be assured that we have NO intention that this should ever happen.

Questions about cheap international calls?

Please see our 'cheap calls FAQ' pages for common questions we're asked about making overseas calls.