Ofcom: Important changes to your 084 and 087 number
The communications regulator Ofcom are making important changes to the way consumers are charged for calling your business if you use 084 or 087 numbers.
read moreCharity telephone numbers – Which range is best?
The importance of having a phone number that allows those wanting to access their services at low cost for a charity is huge. The whole remit of a charity is to do something good, something that helps individuals or groups, so it is important that the number provided as a helpline number or an office…
read moreBob Ajisafe becomes British Light-Heavyweight Champion
Bob ‘Lionheart’ Ajisafe is now the British Light-Heavyweight champion after defeating his opponent in his latest boxing match. Ajisafe fought veteran Dean Francis on Saturday in a tough battle and went on to eventually claim the title on points. Core Telecom has been involved with Bob for over a year, providing vital financial support throughout…
read moreIT issues pose biggest threat for business continuity
A new report has confirmed that IT-related threats continue to be the greatest concern for UK businesses. According to the report, published by the Business Continuity Institute in association with BSI, over three quarters of business leaders asked said that the possibility of an unplanned IT issue or a cyber-attack or data breach were the…
read moreCore Telecom helps champion boxer on quest for British title
Core Telecom is delighted to announce that Bob ‘Lionheart’ Ajisafe is to set to fight for the British Light Heavyweight title on March 14th at Rivermead, Reading. Bob, who is sponsored by Core Telecom, is currently the English Light Heavyweight champion and will be fighting veteran boxer Dean Francis to see if he win the…
read moreCore Telecom’s CEO Mahmood Mazhar makes seriously-ill child’s dream come true
Core Telecom’s CEO, Mahmood Mazhar has helped one little boy’s dream come true this week as he sent him to watch his favourite team play football. Lloyd Evans has recently celebrated one year in remission from Leukaemia and his mother approached children’s charity, Dreams & Wishes, to help grant Lloyd’s wish of being able to…
read moreCase Study: How has Core Telecom helped ExcluSec Security Solutions?
Since it was established in 2010, ExcluSec Security Solutions has grown into one of the North West’s most trusted suppliers of professional security services. The company have been using an 0844 number since its establishment due to the need for them to show that they are able to work outside of their immediate area, which…
read moreWarnings issued over Government departments use of higher-rate numbers
Government departments have been warned against using higher-rate 0845 and 0870 numbers with new guidance issued by the Cabinet Office. Following a recent survey carried out by the National Audit Office which showed that calls to high-cost numbers have cost the UK public over £56m in 2012 alone. The Government have now said that it…
read moreCore Telecom gets second Investor in People award
Core Telecom is delighted to announce that it has been accredited as an Investor in People for the second time. Following the assessment last week, Core Telecom has proven its dedication to the development, encouragement and support of its employees by passing the awards requirements with flying colours. As an Investor in People, Core Telecom…
read moreCore Telecom welcomes move to make 0800 numbers free to call from mobiles
Ofcom has today confirmed plans to change the charging mechanisms of some non-geographic number ranges, including making 0800 numbers free to call from mobiles. Following an announcement earlier in the year which outlined plans to combat the confusion surrounding the charging systems currently in place for 0845 and 0800 numbers, Ofcom has confirmed that the…
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