"Brian A" <no_spam_bca1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:305rb35ftgbu0lelmdpuvg4epadf6cieal@4ax.com
: : On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 11:44:47 +0100, Jono
: : <nothanks@blueyonder.invalid> wrote:

[snip]

: : : Why not get a geo number with an STD code for the
: : : area you want to attract calls from?
: : :
: : I agree with Jono. In fact, if you wanted, you could
: : have a range of geo numbers from different areas all
: : registed with Voxalot to come down the same line. You
: : can register up to 5 for US$25.
: : Nowadays there is no call charge differential, for
: : calling outside ones area, so people are not
: : discouraged from calling a distant destination but they
: : are discouraged by an 0845 number. Often though, people
: : do look for a 'local' service, depending on the nature
: : of the business, and like to see a local area code. I
: : think that this can win out over an 0845.

Indeed, although depending on the type of business an 0800 number would
encourage more calls. But 0845/0870 is a definite no-no if you want calls
from residential customers. (Most businesses will be less likely to worry
about call costs..!)

Ivor