Author Archives: Dan

City Numbers going Green

Please note that this was a City Numbers April Fools Yes that’s right, we are going friendly green for the good of the planet. We are currently in the process of making all of our internal and external services environmentally … Continue reading

Posted in Funny | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Alert – Poor Telecommunications and Mobile Phone Service

After reaching 8.9 magnitude the Earthquake off the coast of Tokyo has caused an additional Tsunami with a reported 10 meter (33ft) high waves, which is also expecting to hit Hawaii at around 3am local time. Buildings have also been … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

VAT to 20% – What does this mean for your purchase and how to make a saving?

Firstly let’s talk about the saving. You might have forgotten that the 20% VAT change is coming on the 4th January 2011 (I doubt it!). Yes that right, not far off now. Our advice would be to get a few … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Text Messages From Santa

Santa has been around now for hundreds of years but he has just decided to join us in the 21st century! Santa has got a mobile phone! You may ask yourself why is this so special? Well Santa is keen … Continue reading

Posted in Funny | Tagged | Leave a comment

India Phone Numbers now added to the portfolio

After months of trying to set up virtual phone numbers in India we have finally cracked it! We are now able to supply local phone numbers in India and route the calls back to your existing UK landline or mobile … Continue reading

Posted in Interesting Numbers | Tagged | Leave a comment

0800 Travel to the Commonwealth Games 2010?

0800 Numbers can be used in many areas and a great example is currently with travel companies that are organising quick and easy advertising for the Commonwealth Games 2010. A simple call to a company like us and you can … Continue reading

Posted in 0800 Numbers | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

What have my numbers team done to me?

Having a sense of humour is a good thing to have, it enables you to get through the thick and the thin, especially in business. Now when you work here, you have to have a little bit of a sense … Continue reading

Posted in Funny | Tagged , | Leave a comment

0800 numbers for Iceland volcanic ash problems

The Scottish government have released an 0800 number for people wanting to get information on travellers affected by the disruptions from the Icelandic volcanic ash. Many people have been delayed without warning and it is obviously a stressful time for … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Last available 0845 number for the Olympics

We know it’s still 2 years away but the Olympics are creeping up on us fast. When it was announced that the UK had won the Olympics in 2012 we had a run on phone numbers that ended 2012.  All … Continue reading

Posted in 0845 Numbers | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Global Communication Solutions Ltd – in Administration

We hate to say this but “We told you so”! For a long time now we have had customers saying that they can buy an 0800 number for £150 and that is all they have to pay “FOR LIFE”.  Well … Continue reading

Posted in 0800 Numbers | Tagged , , | Leave a comment