How to Get a French Phone Number? Buying France Number Guide

For businesses with international ambitions, France presents a compelling market. Its high purchasing power, skilled workforce, robust intellectual property laws, and strategic position connecting Northern and Southern Europe make it an ideal location for business ventures.

When expanding into France, ensuring easy accessibility for your French customers is crucial. Fortunately, obtaining a French phone number is a straightforward process. What's more, with Belfabriek you have a selection of French phone number types to choose from. This approach lowers the barrier for your callers and cultivates a genuine French presence.

Step-by-step: How do I request a French phone number via Belfabriek?

1. Go to the Belfabriek website

Visit Belfabriek and go to the page where you can directly request a French number online.

2. Choose your French phone number

Select the desired number from our wide range of national French numbers (09) or toll-free numbers (0800). You can also request French area codes in various French cities (contact us!). These numbers are location-based.

3. Place your order

Follow the simple ordering process and fill in all the necessary details, such as your address and contact information. This allows us to process your request quickly and correctly.

3. Provide the required documents

Ensure you have the required documents ready, such as:

• Address details that match the region.

• A Chamber of Commerce extract (company registration document).

4. Confirm your request

Complete the request and send us any missing documents via email or the contact form.

5. Wait for confirmation from Belfabriek

We will contact you if we have any questions. Once everything is approved, we will activate your French number.

6. Number active within one business day

Within one business day, your French phone number is fully active and ready for use!

Why choose a French phone number from Belfabriek?

✔ Build trust with local customers. ✔ Benefit from advanced features such as call recording and interactive voice response (IVR) menu. ✔ Fast activation—active within one business day!

What are the costs of a French number?

Our subscriptions start from €12.50 per month. There are one-time installation costs of €30.

Can I activate multiple numbers?

Yes, you can request multiple local numbers for business telephony! Not only in France, but also in Germany, Belgium, Spain, the UK, Sweden, Switzerland, and Finland, for example.

Choose from different French numbers

Regardless of the specific French phone number you select, it presents a significantly lower barrier for French callerscompared to a foreign number.

Local numbers

With a local number, you connect your brand to a specific city or region. For example, you can have a phone number with area codes for Paris (01), Lyon (04), or Marseille (04). This builds trust and targets a defined market. This option is ideal for businesses opening physical locations like shops or showrooms.

France toll free number: 0800 numbers

Numbers with the 0800 prefix are non-geographic numbers that are free for callers. With this type of toll-free numbers you attract a maximum number of callers, which is ideal if, for example, you want to build up a list of contacts or customers, or if you want to be as customer-friendly as possible.

Pro tip: in France, 0800 phone numbers are also known as 'numéro vert' which is French for green number.

09 numbers

In France, a 9 number is not tied to a region. In other words, your phone number will have a nationwide appeal. No matter from which place in France the caller seeks contact, the costs are always those of a national call to a landline. Choose from a range of available 09 phone numbers.

You can read more about the several types of French phone numbers here.

Number with free extras

With Belfabriek, registering a French phone number unlocks a wealth of complimentary features. Unlike other providers that often charge extra for these, we offer them with unlimited usage, ensuring no unexpected costs. Your only expense for your French telephone number is a consistent, low monthly fee coupled with competitive per-minute call rates.

So, what are these valuable extras? Here are some standard features included with your French phone number. You have the flexibility to activate and deactivate these features as often as you need, whenever you want.

Welcome text

Enhance your initial interaction with French callers through our Interactive Voice Response (IVR) welcome message. This is a crucial first point of contact that can immediately make your customers feel comfortable and understood. To ensure a professional and welcoming tone, we recommend using a fluent native French speaker – either a member of your team or a professional voice-over artist.

Call queue

During busy periods when all your agents are occupied, our call queue feature ensures a positive experience for waiting callers. They will hear soothing music accompanied by periodic updates on their position in the queue. Should the wait time become extended, callers are also given the option to leave a voicemail.

Voicemail

Avoid missing valuable inquiries from French customers calling outside of business hours or during peak times by utilizing our voicemail feature. Each voicemail left will be promptly sent to you via email. This email includes all the essential details of the incoming call along with the audio file of the recorded message, allowing you to respond strategically at your convenience.

Extensive call statistics

Gain valuable insights into your French call patterns with our comprehensive, real-time call statistics. Accessible through your web browser or our mobile app, you can easily track key metrics such as frequently dialed numbers, average hold times, call durations, and peak calling days. This data empowers you to optimize staffing levels and improve overall call management efficiency.

Why Belfabriek?

While you have options when it comes to registering a phone number in France, numerous brands consistently choose Belfabriek. Here's why:

• Years of experience: Belfabriek is a direct provider, not a reseller. Our over 20 years of experience in this ever-evolving market speaks volumes.

• Extensive selection of French numbers: We put you in control. With a variety of French number types available, you're sure to find the perfect number to align with your goals and budget.

• Many extra features: As highlighted earlier, we offer a wealth of complimentary features – functionalities that often come with significant surcharges from other providers. Our intuitive online dashboard and mobile app allow you to effortlessly activate, deactivate, and customize these features according to your needs.

Register your French number now

Given our comprehensive suite of complimentary features and highly competitive rates, it's no surprise that numerous companies have already chosen Belfabriek for their French phone numbers. When will you join us? You can register your own French telephone number in just a few minutes.

If you don't find your preferred number or have any inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team via phone, email, or our contact form. Our multilingual support staff, fluent in English, German, Spanish, and Dutch, will be delighted to assist you.