Question 1

What are 088 numbers?

Accepted Answer

088 numbers are national, location-independent phone numbers, so not tied to a specific city or region. They are issued per block of 100 or 1,000 consecutive numbers in the name of companies and operators by the ACM (Autorità per i Consumatori e i Mercati dei Paesi Bassi), and may only be used by the applicant themselves. Especially useful for companies with multiple locations: with your own 088 number block you are reachable nationally with all your departments and locations.

Question 2

How much does it cost to call 088 numbers?

Accepted Answer

The costs for calling 088 numbers are charged by the telecom provider at the regular local rate. In most cases this is simply included in the call bundle, just like with regional numbers.

Question 3

How do I request a 088 number?

Accepted Answer

The fastest and easiest way is of course via our 088 number request page. You can also request the 088 number block yourself from the ACM, but if you do it via us, we will arrange the registration completely free of charge for you.

Question 4

Are extra phone features also possible, such as call recording and a selection menu?

Accepted Answer

Yes, definitely! You can use these features with every CallFactory phone number. For example, you can set up a professional [selection menu](Features/selection-menu) or build a custom interactive voice response (IVR).

Question 5

How much does a subscription to a 088 number cost?

Accepted Answer

For the most current prices you can consult our [pricing page](Pricing).

Question 6

How long does it take to request a 088 number?

Accepted Answer

The ACM usually needs about 2 weeks to process and approve your application. After that we need 5 working days to activate the number block in the national telephone network.

Question 7

Can 088 numbers also be reached from abroad?

Accepted Answer

088 numbers can also be called from abroad. In that case, add the country code +31 for the Netherlands, so you call +31 88 followed by the number.