Which types of phone numbers are there?
All business numbers at a glance
Which business phone number suits your company? On this page, you’ll find an overview of all the business phone numbers we offer. From local and regional numbers to international numbers.
Local number
010, 020, 030, 070 number etc.
A regional number, also known as a local phone number, shows where your business is based. Thanks to a recognisable Dutch area code, you build trust and increase the chance that customers will call you. The caller doesn’t pay any extra call charges. Ideal for entrepreneurs who operate regionally.
National number
085, 088 number
An 085 or 088 number is a national business phone number that can be used anywhere in the Netherlands. Ideal for companies that operate nationwide or have multiple locations.
The number isn’t tied to a specific location, so you stay reachable even if your business moves or grows. The caller doesn’t pay any extra call charges. 085 numbers can be ordered individually, while 088 numbers are issued in blocks of 100.
International number
Spanish, Italian, French number etc.
With an international phone number, you’re locally reachable abroad. Ideal for businesses with international customers or locations.
Virtual number
097 number
A virtual number is a mobile 097 number that’s specially developed for IoT and M2M applications, where devices communicate with each other securely and independently. It’s the modern alternative to 06 numbers and ideal for smart devices, vehicles, and other connected systems.
Free service number
0800 number
With a business 0800 number, customers can call you completely free of charge, which lowers the barrier to get in touch. The number conveys service and reliability and is ideal for companies that put customer friendliness and accessibility first.
Premium rate number
0900, 0906, 0909 number
A premium rate service number is suitable for businesses that offer telephone services with added value. Callers pay a fixed rate per call or per minute, while you organise your availability professionally and gain insight into the value of your calls.
0900 numbers are used for information and customer service, 0906 numbers are for adult lines and 0909 numbers are used for entertainment such as games or psychics.
Subscriber information number
18xy number
An 18xy number is a special directory enquiry number that lets you easily route incoming calls to external phone numbers. Callers only need to remember one number, after which your organisation connects them to the right party.
