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Telecommunication FAQ

Q. What is Telecommunication?

 
A. Telecommunication is the technique of transmitting messages from one point or place to another with the typical additional attribute of being bi-directional. In practice it also recognizes that something may be lost in the process; hence the term telecommunication covers all forms of distance communications, including radio, telegraphy, television, telephony, data communication and computer networking.
 

Q. What are the Benefits of Telecommunication?

 

A. Telephones have now become a vital source for information exchange at low costs. Modern telecommunication systems are capable of transmitting telephone, fax, data, radio, or television signals.Telecommunication systems can transmit large volumes of information over long distances. Digital transmission is employed in order to achieve high reliability with minimal noise or interference and because it can transmit any signal type, digital or analog. For digital transmission, analog signals must be subjected to a process of analog-to-digital conversion. Most television, radio, and voice communications are analog and must be digitized before transmission. Transmission may occur over cables, wireless radio relay systems, or via satellite links. Telecommunication is a standard tool for workers in business and government.

 

Q.What are the major telecommunication services provided in United Kingdom?

 

A. The UK telecommincation market provides different kind of telecom services. The major services that are offered in UK includes Free phone Numbers, Local Rate Numbers,National Rate Numbers,Premium Rate Numbers,Carrier Pre-Selection & Mobile Phone Services.

 

Q. What is a Freephone number?

 

A. A Freephone number is one for which the caller pays nothing for calling freephone number and the person being called (whoever owns the number) pays ALL the call charges. They normally begin with either 0800 - 0808.

 

Q. What are the benefits of Freephone numbers?

 

A. Benefits of Free Phone Numbers include:-
1) Customers call company free of Cost.
2) A better company image is created in the eyes of customer, meaning more sales.
3) Statistics are evident of the fact that Free Phone numbers make more sales rather that Non Free Numbers.

 

Q. How many types of Free Phone Numbers are there?

 

A. Two types of Free Phone Numbers are there:
1) 0800 - more info
2) 0808 - more info

 

Q. How many Categories of Free Phone Numbers are there?

A. Following are the Categories of Free Phone Numbers:


0800 Platinum Numbers
0800 Golden Numbers
0800 Silver Numbers
0800 Bronze Numbers
0800 Standard Numbers


0808 Platinum Numbers
0808 Golden Numbers
0808 Silver Numbers
0808 Bronze Numbers
0808 Standard Numbers

 

Q. What are Platium Phone Numbers ?

 

A. Platium Free Phone Numbers are numbers of customer's choice. Just call the Service provider and tell the number of your choice and it will be allocated to you.

 

Q. What are Golden Phone Numbers ?

 

A. Golden Phone numbers are easy to remember numbers so that the customers easily remember them.These Golden Phone Numbers bring more sale and revenue.

 

Q. What are Silver Phone Numbers ?

 

A. Silver Phone numbers are also easy to remember numbers so that the customers easily remember them.But they are not as easy to remember as the Golden or Platinum Phone Numbers.

 

Q. What are Bronze Numbers ?

 

A. Bronze Numbers are not easy to remember numbers. Avaliable Numbers are allocated.

 

Q. What is a Local Rate number?

 

A. A Local Rate number is where the caller pays their local rate charge (regardless of where they are situated in the UK) and the person being called (whoever owns the number) pays for the balance of any call charges. They normally begin with 0845.

 

Q. What are the benefits of Local rate numbers?

 

A. The customers would be charged for a local call no matter where they are located. So the benefits are very clear that they would be charged at Local Rates irrespective of their geographical location.

 

Q. How many types of Local Rate Numbers are there?

 

A. 0845 - more info

 

Q. How many Categories of Local rate Numbers are there?

A. Following are the Categories of Local Rate Numbers :


0845 Platinum Numbers
0845 Golden Numbers
0845 Silver Numbers
0845 Bronze Numbers
0845 Standard Numbers

 

Q. What is a National Rate number?

 

A. A National Rate number is one where the caller pays their national rate charge (regardless of where they are situated in the UK) and the person being called (whoever owns the number) pays nothing to the cost of the calls. They normally begin with 0870 - 0871.

 

Q. What are the benefits of National Rate numbers?

 

A. Benefits of National Rate Numbers include:-

1) Most of the Reputed Companies Adopt 0870 Numbers so it gives them a very Professional Look.
2) Revenue is generated each time when a call is made to 0870 number.

 

Q. How many types of National Rate Numbers are there?

 

A. Two types of National Rate Numbers are there?

1) 0870 - more info
2) 0871 - more info

 

Q. How many Categories of National Rate Numbers are there ?

A. Following are the Categories of National Rate Numbers


0870 Platinum Numbers
0870 Golden Numbers
0870 Silver Numbers
0870 Bronze Numbers
0870 Standard Numbers


0871 Platinum Numbers
0871 Golden Numbers
0871 Silver Numbers
0871 Bronze Numbers
0871 Standard Numbers

 

Q. What is a Premium Rate number?

 

A.A Premium Rate number is a method of payment for small-value services. Dependent upon the type of service they are calling) the person being called (whoever owns the number) gets paid a percentage of the revenues generated by that number.

 

Q. What are the benefits of Premium Rate Numbers?

 

A. Premium rate numbers present a valuable opportunity for your business.A premium rate number can be a simple way to generate additional revenue - every time you receive a call. Some examples of how you can use premium rate services are short term sales promotions, helpline support, traffic/weather updates, financial news, horoscopes, competitions, sports news and charity donations. For more info on Premium Rate Numbers click here

 

Q. What are Personal numbers or Follow-me numbers?

A. Personal numbers are phone numbers that relate to people - not buildings or particular mobile phones. Calls may be diverted to anywhere in the UK, without incurring diversion charges. This can be done instantly from any phone with a security pin number. All your existing numbers remain unaffected. 07000 is favourite among the personal number users.

 

Q. What are benefits of Personal numbers or Follow-me numbers?

A. Many companies have now secured the name of their business or product as a telephone number.Here are some typical examples:

07000 MORTGAGE
07000 DIRECT

For more info on Personal Numbers click here

 

Q. What is a 0700 Mobile number?

A. An 070...mobile number has alphanumeric capabilities like the 07000 code. You can simply have any name or memorable number and connect it to your mobile or landline.

 

Q. What are the benefits of 0700 Mobile number?

A. You have the same mobile number for life even if you change your network, simcard or destination.
For More Info on 0700 Mobile Numbers click here

 

Q. What is Carrier Pre Selection?

A.Carrier Pre Selection service enables companies and residential customers to reduce the costs of local, national, international and mobile call changes.
For more info on Carrier Pre Selection Click Here

 
 
 
 
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