SMART NUMBERS, PHONE NAMES & PHONE WORDS

Smart numbers, Phone Names or Phone words is the term used to describe a 1300 or 1800 number that spells a business or industry name eg 1300 7 TELAU is easier to remember than 1300 783 528. They operate in exactly the same way as standard 1300 numbers and 1800 numbers.

There are many business marketing smart numbers or phone words in Australia for exorbitant fees with monthly number rental often exceeding $500 a month. What most people don’t realise is that most Smart Numbers are available for a one of purchase price of $500 by going through the Government Smart Numbers web site. Many of the most popular words are taken and if there is more than one person vying for the same number it is open to bidding and the highest bidder wins. Some numbers go for in excess of $20000. Eg There is still however an amazing level of variety available and with a little research and imagination very good words can be found at relatively good prices.

The Smart Numbers web site is at: http:/smartnumbers.com.au

If you are bidding on a number in a Smart Numbers auction please give us a call or email us using our contact link, so we can advise you how to proceed in switching the number to telaustralia after the auction process has ended.

There are some definite advantages in using smart numbers over a standard 1300 or 1800 numbers but each business  must weigh up the additional costs associated with a Smart Number. 

An independent Australian survey showed that the greater majority of Australians are aware of  Smart Numbers and the concept of alphanumeric dialing.