Inbound Network Description:
Both 1800 numbers and 1300 numbers are described as inbound services hosted on an inbound network. Other types of networks include mobile, outbound, Voip etc.
Virtual 1800 and 1300 Numbers:
Both 1800 numbers and 1300 numbers are described as a virtual numbers because they “piggy-back” other network services such as Voice2Email, Fax2Email, Live Answer, landline, mobile, Voip etc.
Real Difference:
1800 and 1300 numbers only differ in call charge types.
1800 caller connection fee: No connection fee for a 1800 caller.
1300 caller connection fee: Yes, at the cost of a local call to anywhere across Australia.
However, mobile callers calling into a 1300 or 1800 number may be are charged by their own mobile network.
3 Types 0f 1800 And 1300 Numbers:
- 1300/1800 Lucky Dip Numbers: These are standard generic type 1300/1800 numbers owned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and issues to Telecommunication Providers. A 1300 Lucky Dip Number contains a random mix of 6 numbers after the “1300/1800″.
- 1300/1800 Flash Numbers: These are easy recall 1300/1800 numbers known as Flashnumbers. Flash Numbers are a combination of sequential numbers or double and triples digits. You can view a list of currently available 1300/1800 Flash Numbers by clicking here.
- 1300/1800 PhoneWords: These are 1300/1800 numbers that form words.