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Why do you need a business phone line?
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Why do you need a business phone line?
Should you bundle business phone and broadband
Find the best business phone line deal with Bionic
For customer service or to retrieve an existing quote, call us on 0800 860 6833
Why do you need a business phone line?
Every business knows the importance of being connected to the outside world, but have you ever stopped to consider whether or not your business phone line services are suited to your needs?
It’s easy to dismiss business landlines as outdated, not least because most of us carry a smartphone everywhere we go. But a good old-fashioned landline is as essential now as it ever was - not only does it provide a reliable line of communication for employees, customers, clients and suppliers, having a landline number on your website and marketing material can help improve the trust, image and authority of your business.
But do you really need a dedicated business phone, or will a domestic phone line will do the trick? A phone line is a phone line, after all, but the reality is that a dedicated business landline is often more cost effective and will offer a number of additional services that can really help your business.
A quick call to our tech-enabled team is all it takes to check out the current business phone line options and find the best deal for your business. Give us a call or enter your postcode and we’ll get right back to you.
Things to consider when choosing a business phone line provider
There are three main things to consider when choosing a business phone line provider:
On the other hand, an unlimited calls package might work best, as this allows you to make as many calls as you need at certain times of the day, for no extra cost.If you want to cap specific costs - international calls, for instance - you'll need to make sure this is specified in any deal you sign up to, so bear this in mind when you're considering a package that's right for your business.
If your business is being hit with high phone bills, switching to a more cost-effective call plan can help cut your overheads. Speak to our connectivity experts to find a call plan that suits the needs of your business, and see if you could save money with a plan that offers unlimited calls.
Your business should be able to keep its existing landline telephone number when you switch. This is known as number 'porting' and is fairly standard practice for landline providers. You might have some issues if you switch provider while moving business premises, but this will depend on your provider. To find out more, get in touch with our connectivity experts.
When choosing a business landline provider, you’ll also need to consider any extra services you might need, such as:
It’s also worth weighing up whether you’ll need things like Interactive Voice Response (IVR), to automatically get caller information and routes calls to the right recipients, or even set up your own switchboard using a Private Branch Exchange (PBX).While some of these features and functions could be valuable to the smallest of businesses, others are clearly aimed at larger businesses. At Bionic, we only want you to offer you the products and services you need, so we’ll never recommend any unnecessary extras.
If you think your business is paying for phone functions it doesn’t need, you could save money by removing simply getting rid of them. That's where our tech-enabled experts are on hand to help.
Should you cap the cost of your business phone calls?
Capping the costs of your calls is another option you should consider, especially if you’re on a tight budget and need to reduce the risk of your bills unexpectedly soaring.
On the other hand, an unlimited calls package might work best, as this allows you to make as many calls as you need at certain times of the day, for no extra cost.If you want to cap specific costs - international calls, for instance - you'll need to make sure this is specified in any deal you sign up to, so bear this in mind when you're considering a package that's right for your business.
Should you bundle your business phone line and broadband?
Phone and broadband services are often sold together as a combined product, known as a ‘bundle’.
It’s worth considering one of these packages, as they could be more cost-effective and convenient than getting separate deals for your landline and internet connections - you’ll only have one connectivity bill to look out for each month, which should make it easier to keep track of your monthly expenses.
When buying a business phone line and broadband bundle, you need to make sure it only includes features that are relevant to your business and its needs, and get rid of any unnecessary extras.
If you're not sure which business phone line provider is best for you, or which landline features you need, our tech-enabled experts are on hand to talk through your all of the available options to find you the best business phone line package. Just enter your postcode or call us to get in touch.
About Bionic
Since 2007 Bionic (previously called Make It Cheaper) have helped over 200,000 businesses in Britain save up to £2,144 on their business energy, up to £1,335.47 on their insurance costs, and on average £352 on their telecoms bills
Established
in 2007
Over 200,000
businesses helped
Save up to £2,144
on business energy
We employ
over 195 experts