03 Blog

03 Blog Has Moved

2009-07-06T14:42:00.004+01:00

Hello

Just to let you know that 03 Blog has now been incorporated into Windsor Telecom's main news page: http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/news-overview.php

Here you will find out the latest news about who's using the caller friendly 03 numbers and much more!

Enjoy :-)

Comic Relief Chooses 03

2009-01-30T15:00:00.003Z

Comic Relief, the biannual fundraising event which raises money for charities in the UK and abroad, is using an 03 number for its main donation line this year: 03457 910 910.

Red Nose Day is happening on 13th March.

Another charity to opt for 03 numbers!

For more on this 03 news story, go here: http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/news.php?Title=Comic%20Relief%20Launches%20with%2003%20Number%20Donation%20Line

L&G Choose 03 Numbers

2009-01-22T09:28:00.002Z

Insurance company Legal and General is one of the latest organisations to go for an 03 telephone number.

More proof that 03 numbers are becoming more popular by the day!

Read more here:

http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/news.php?Title=New%2003%20Number%20for%20Legal%20and%20General

Companies House Chooses 03!

2009-01-19T17:22:00.003Z

Yet another major public sector organisation has opted for an 03 number.....this time it's Companies House.

For more info visit: http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/news.php?Title=New%2003%20Number%20for%20Companies%20House

New 03 Donation Line for DEC

2008-12-15T16:59:00.001Z

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is using an 03 number for its telephone donations line.

Read more here:

http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/news.php?Title=New%2003%20Number%20for%20the%20DEC

Face Media Group Goes for 03 Numbers

2008-12-11T10:31:00.002Z

Another business has got an 03 number......

Sussex-based Face Media Group!

Read more here:

http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/news.php?Title=03%20Number%20for%20UK%20Printing%20Company

03 Number for Derbyshire Police

2008-12-01T09:41:00.001Z

Derbyshire Police force have today started using an 03 non-emergency number!

Read more here:

http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/news.php?Title=Derbyshire%20Police%20now%20Using%20an%2003%20Number%20for%20Non-Emergencies

Spotted someone else with 03? Let us know!

03 Number for Heart Charity

2008-11-25T17:27:00.001Z

The British Heart Foundation now has an 0300 Number!

For more visit:

http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/news.php?Title=03%20Number%20for%20British%20Heart%20Foundation

Surrey County Council Select 03!

2008-11-24T10:23:00.002Z

Surrey County Council is the latest public sector organisation to opt for 03!

Read more here:

http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/news.php?Title=Surrey%20County%20Council%20Chooses%2003%20Numbers

03 numbers on the TV tonight!

2008-11-14T10:58:00.002Z

The BBC's Children in Need is on tonight and they will be using their 03 number for their fundraising phone line! For more visit:

http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/news.php?Title=03%20Number%20News:%20UK%20Gears%20Up%20for%20Children%20in%20Need

03 on the TV!

2008-10-17T14:42:00.003+01:00

Did you see 03 on the TV this morning?

BBC Breakfast News covered 0300 numbers in the public sector following the Metropolitan Police's move to an 0300 number for its non-emergency line.

If you spot 03 on the telly - let us know! Post us a message!

Top 10 Benefits of 03 Numbers

2008-10-17T14:20:00.005+01:00

The new 03 number range has many advantages over standard landline (01/02) telephone numbers.

Here are the top 10 benefits of 03 numbers:

1. There are lots of highly memorable 03 numbers available because the number range is still new.

2. 03 numbers cost the same to call as standard 01/02 phone numbers even from a mobile phone (40% of all calls are now made from mobiles).

3. You can control where you want to receive your calls (especially out of hours and in an emergency). You can reroute your 03 number to any UK landline or mobile easily via the web/phone with Windsor Telecom's Targetmaster/Targetmaster Plus service.

4. With Windsor Telecom you'll get a powerful call statistics package for free. Vision allows you to see the location of all of your callers, busy periods and the time taken to answer all your calls. Also, you can see your engaged and missed calls which will show you if you are missing potential sales, donations, or enquiries.

5. Your 03 number is yours for life. Take it with you even if you relocate.

6. You are more likely to get enquiries from outside your area, as 03 numbers are non-geographic.

7. 03 numbers can be used alongside your existing landline number. They can also be used for specific purposes such as on your website, or in your advertising.

8. Windsor Telecom provides you with a dedicated account manager and personal point of contact from day one. You'll have a direct line through to them with ongoing support.

9. Windsor Telecom offer a much better deal than BT. With Windsor, you pay just £14.99 per month with 1,000 inclusive minutes. BT will charge you a monthly service charge and 3.5p per minute for every call you receive!

10. 03 numbers are for everyone, from a village shop to a national charity.

See more benefits of 03 numbers.

New Non-Emergency Number for Met Police

2008-10-15T17:11:00.003+01:00

The Metropolitan Police are now using an 03 number as its new non-emergency number.

0300 123 1212

Yet another major organisation recognising the benefits that 03 has to offer!

For more on 030 numbers visit: http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/0300-numbers-0303-numbers.php

Pudsey Picks 03

2008-09-30T16:36:00.005+01:00

The BBC's Children in Need is using an 03 number as its donation line:

03457 33 22 33

The charity, which uses Pudsey Bear as its mascot, aims to positively change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

03 leads the way.

2008-09-23T17:03:00.003+01:00

Lead generation company, Leadbay is using an 03 number for its main office line.

0333 666 9000

Yet another example of a private sector company making the switch to caller-friendly numbers!

03 Numbers: Passport to Cheaper Calls.

2008-09-18T14:06:00.015+01:00

The Identity and Passport Service is using 0300 222 0000 for its Passport Advice Line.

The government department switched to 03 at the start of September 08.

03 works for VOSA

2008-09-18T14:06:00.009+01:00

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) is now using an 0300 number for its general enquiries line: 0300 123 9000.

We do Like 03 Beside the Seaside!

2008-09-18T14:06:00.008+01:00

Southsea Town Council are using an 0300 number as its main contact line:

0300 0300 113

Have you seen any other local authorities with 03?

Let us know!

03 for Non-Emergency.

2008-09-16T12:31:00.004+01:00

I read today that people are being reminded not to dial 999 unless they face a genuine emergency.

It's reported that up to 70% of all calls to 999 are being dialled for wholly inapproriate reasons.

One article on the BBC website says that a woman dialled 999 because the rabbit she bought via a newspaper advert, didn't have floppy ears!

Many organisations are turning to 03 numbers to use as a dedicated Non-Emergency Line to reduce unwanted calls to 999, which could stop genuine emergencies being dealt with more quickly.

Durham Police, Essex Police and Northumbria Police are leading the way with their 03 numbers - although I'm still not sure whether they would be too overwhelmed to hear about 'faulty' pets on that line either!

03 and Healthcare

2008-09-15T11:53:00.003+01:00

Healthcare providers are being urged to switch to caller-friendly 03 numbers.

Read more here:

www.ehiprimarycare.com/News/2382/practices_encouraged_to_use_new_03_numbers

03 Numbers in the Media...

2008-09-15T11:48:00.002+01:00

03 numbers are often being discussed in the media.

This article from the BBC highlights 03 numbers as an ideal alternative to 0870 numbers:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7424910.stm

03 for Coastwatch Charity

2008-09-15T11:31:00.001+01:00

The National Coastwatch Institution has an 03 number as its main contact line:

0300 111 1202

Another PCT opts for 03!

2008-09-15T11:29:00.003+01:00

West Sussex Primary Care Trust has an 03 number!

0300 130 1313 is its out of hours GP service.

03 for South Staffs PCT

2008-09-15T11:24:00.002+01:00

0300 130 30 30 is now the number for South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust's out of hours GP service.

Another healthcare provider that has switched to 03 numbers!

03 for Essex Police

2008-09-12T15:31:00.003+01:00

Another police force is using an 03 number for its 24-hour non-emergency line.

Essex Police: 0300 333 4444