With a 0900 service number, your organization makes a solid and professional impression. Such a number makes it easier to serve a national audience than when you put a local number on your letterhead. No wonder more and more organizations are exploring the possibilities of using such a number.

In this article, we show you that it is relatively easy to register and set up a 0900 number. But before we go any further, let’s first look at what a service number actually is.

What a 0900 Number Is

A 0900 service number is a virtual phone number. This means it is not tied to a physical phone line, but you choose which phone ultimately rings: your landline or a mobile phone. Or perhaps even that call center in the country or abroad that guarantees your availability outside office hours. In any case, with a 0900 number, you not only have the freedom to choose the so-called destination number but also the flexibility to change this destination at any time.

Another advantage of a 0900 service number is the fact that you set the call rate yourself. Choose a cost-covering rate or a profitable rate. Charge between €0.05 and €0.90 per minute or choose a call rate between €0.05 and €1.40. The revenue you generate minus the costs for using the Belfabriek platform is punctually deposited into your account every month.

How to Apply for a 0900 Number

Both individuals and companies can apply for a 0900 number. In our 0900 service number shop, you enter a number to check its availability. You can also enter a word (minimum 7 letters) to see if the desired vanity number is still available. This makes it even easier for callers to remember your number.

Once you’ve found the desired number, fill out the order form directly online. You can also fill it out manually if you prefer. Then email or fax the completed form to us. We handle the application for your 0900 number with the ACM. The entire process up to activation takes about three weeks. During this time, we can prepare your application and call forwarding preferences so that your number is configured exactly as you want it at the time of activation.

How to Optimize Your Service Number

Aside from the basic settings, you can optimize your 0900 number in various ways. This allows you to serve your callers even better and save time and costs yourself. Below are some of the most popular extra features available at Belfabriek.

  • Recorded Messages Greet your callers with a recorded message or let them know your opening hours if they call after office hours. Professionally recorded messages make the best impression.
  • Queue When it’s busy and all your employees are on calls, this feature places your callers on hold. Relaxing music and a notification of the number of people waiting ensure your callers’ patience isn’t tested. When the queue is too long, the digital answering machine comes in handy.
  • Digital Answering Machine Is the queue too long, or are calls coming in after closing time? Enable this feature to let callers leave a message. You receive each audio recording separately via email, so you can take action immediately.
  • Menu Let callers direct themselves to the right person or department with this handy feature, where they choose using the number keys on their landline or mobile phone. This eliminates the need for a receptionist.

How Callers Find Your Number

Registering a 0900 number does not guarantee that your phone lines will immediately be flooded with calls. You’ll need to do some work yourself. First, replace all your communication materials with your local number with your new service number. Especially if you’ve registered a vanity number, an advertising campaign can work wonders. In this article, we provide more tips to help callers find their way to your service number more easily.

Register Your 0900 Number Today

As you can see, it’s quite simple to choose and register a 0900 number. Additionally, Belfabriek helps you in every way with handy features and friendly customer service. So don’t wait any longer and choose the best package a 0900 number owner could wish for today. Register your number in our number shop or call us for answers to your questions at 0800–BELFABRIEK (0800–23 53 227).