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United StatesBuy a 0808 number for free customer calls
Offer a free-to-call experience for your customers. Boost engagement and build trust with a professional 0808 number.
- Up to 30% more response from AdWords and advertisements
- Very service-oriented appearance
- Show that you operate nationwide
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Do you want customers to call you free of charge, so nothing holds them back? Then a 0808 number is exactly what you need! It’s a nationwide number you can use the same day, with no new hardware.
With a 0808 number you show that you operate right across the UK and take your customers seriously. It signals service and trust, and you use it everywhere — on your website, your adverts, your invoices and your email signature.
The big advantage: the call is completely free for your customer, because you pay for it. That lowers the barrier hugely, so you get more responses, especially when you put the number in your adverts.
An incoming call on your number we forward to your existing phone, landline or mobile, or to several phones so you form a team with colleagues. You adjust where calls land in real time, so they always reach the right phone at the right moment. That way you never miss a call.
You choose a 0808 number that suits you, for example a memorable combination that sticks in the mind. Often your number is active the same working day, so you can be reached straight away.
Because such a number runs in the cloud, you get smart features included. Think of a menu, call queues, call recording and professional welcome messages you create yourself with our text-to-speech assistant.
We keep your 0808 number ready in stock for you, with no registration process. So your number is ready to use right away, and you show it with confidence everywhere in your communication.
Your new number is usually active within one working day. Request your number and we’ll get to work for you.
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Available 0808 numbersBrowse available numbers in seconds and start building a professional, reliable communication presence for your business.
Virtual phone numbers with the best features
Make your team reachable anywhere. Includes professional tools like call recording and text-to-speech menus to greet your callers perfectly every time.
Advanced routing for growing teams
For growing teams that need more routing control.
£43.00 per month
Choose the smart phone features you need
Easily handle incoming calls, improve customer communication, and keep your business reachable at all times.
Call forwarding
Forward incoming calls to any landline, mobile, or team. Set rules based on time and availability — manage everything from your dashboard.
Phone menu (IVR)
Help callers reach the right person immediately. With a simple menu, you route every call to the right employee or department.
Statistics by email
Receive daily, weekly, or monthly call reports directly in your inbox. See call volume, duration, peak times, and missed calls — without logging in to anything.
Smart voicemail system
When no one picks up, callers leave a voicemail that arrives in your inbox as an audio file. Custom greetings, multiple recipients, and no extra software needed.
Explore all available features and choose the best ones for your phone number!
Why businesses bring their number to CallFactory
Premium routing over fixed networks
Your calls travel over traditional fixed carrier networks rather than the cheapest internet route, so callers hear the clarity of a domestic landline even across borders.
Licensed operator in 14 EU countries
CallFactory is a registered telecom operator in 14 of the largest EU countries and runs its own platform. Special routing or an urgent change is handled directly by us, with no tickets raised with an upstream provider.
Best uses for an 0808 phone number
Make it easier for customers to connect with your business and remove any cost barriers to communication.
Online stores
Route order questions, delivery calls, and support requests without slowing down.
Inbound call centres
Distribute incoming calls across available agents and keep response times fast.
Global business
Stay reachable across markets and route business calls to the right team.
0808 numbers FAQ
Find clear answers about 0808 numbers and how they work for your business.
0808 numbers are national location independent phone numbers which are free to call. They are therefore not tied to a city or region and they are always free to call. They are issued individually in the name of companies by the relevant UK authority.
You can always call 0808 numbers for free. The call costs are paid by the number holder. This is exactly the same as with 0800 numbers, which are also free for the caller.
The best and fastest way is of course via our 0808 number shop. You can also buy a number yourself from the relevant UK authority. If you do it directly, we cannot help you with the process. If you do it via our page, we will of course help you and handle the registration for you. This is also completely free of charge.
Yes, of course! These functions are possible with every telephone number at CallFactory. A VoIP phone system from us or any other provider also works with it.
For the most up-to-date prices, please check our pricing page.
The relevant UK authority usually needs 2-3 weeks to process and approve your application. We then need another 5 working days to activate the number block in the national telephone network.
By using an 0808 number for your business, you have a service-oriented and customer-focused image. You spare no expense or effort to provide service. The customer can even call you for free! Using an 0808 number in your communication is proven to pay for itself. Did you know that up to 25% more turnover comes from using a free number? That is why these numbers are also consistently used in the UK in advertising campaigns. Definitely consider it if you want to set up a separate service department or are going to advertise something extra.
No. You cannot call an 0808 number from abroad. An 0808 number can only be called within the UK.
Companies that are expanding internationally and need a free 0808 number in another country can also be provided with an 0808 number in that country. Because we are now registered in 14 European countries, you have come to the best place and directly at the source. You can then set per country per number where the calls come in and program a separate greeting on your 0808 number in France and your 0808 number in the UK. Take a look at our international number shop to see which numbers we currently have available in stock, or feel free to contact us.
To apply for an 0808 number, it is necessary that you use it for business purposes. It is not possible to apply for an 0808 number for personal use, as it is intended for companies to allow customers to call for free.
0808 phone numbers work with any online phone system: it is a virtual telephone number that we forward to your ‘real’ number. So you do not have to invest in new equipment or make adjustments. The 0808 phone number is then a separate number that is free for the caller and gives you a professional appearance in advertisements, for example.
You can see in real time in our dashboard how many calls and minutes are coming in on your free number. You will receive a monthly invoice from us for these calls and the subscription to our online phone system.
