Business call charges up to 72% lower — same lines, smaller bills
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Per-minute rates or a package — and why the answer matters
Per-minute (pay-as-you-go) pricing charges each call at a rate for its destination — one rate for UK landlines, another for UK mobiles, others for international. It suits businesses whose call volume moves around month to month, because a quiet month costs you almost nothing. At wholesale, our UK landline rate is 0.65p per minute, and calls to UK mobiles start from 8p per minute — billed per second, so a 90-second call costs 90 seconds, not two rounded-up minutes.
Call packages flip the model: a fixed monthly amount covers a bundle of minutes, so the bill is predictable and heavy callers stop watching the clock. If your team is on the phone all day, a package usually wins; see our inclusive minutes options. If calls are occasional or seasonal, per-minute wholesale rates usually win. We'll tell you honestly which side of that line your business sits on — and if the cheaper option is the one that earns us less, we'll still say so.
Either way, the mechanism behind the saving is the same. Retail providers buy call routing at wholesale and resell it with a margin folded into every minute. We supply the wholesale layer directly — same lines, same call quality, without the retail markup. That's how the discount reaches up to 72% without anything about your phones changing.
What you pay vs what retailers charge
| Typical retail | UK Wholesale | |
|---|---|---|
| UK landline calls | Up to 72% more per minute | 0.65p/min |
| Calls to UK mobiles | Often the priciest line on the bill | From 8p/min |
| Business line rental | £25-£40+/mo typically | £13.99/mo |
| Billing increments | Rounded up to the minute | Per-second |
Retail figures shown as typical ranges — your exact saving depends on your current rates and call mix. Send us a bill and we'll show you the real number. Full breakdowns: mobile rates and international rates.
Every type of call, priced at wholesale
The everyday calls that make up most of your bill — 0.65p per minute at wholesale, discounted up to 72% against standard rates.
Or go inclusive →
Usually the most expensive line on a business bill — and where wholesale rates bite hardest. From 8p per minute.
Mobile call rates →
Calling suppliers or customers abroad? International rates are where retail providers quietly profit.
International rates →Same call. Two very different prices.
Retail call pricing has a middleman’s margin built into every minute. Wholesale routing takes it out — that’s the entire trick, and it’s why the discount can reach 72% without anything about your phones changing.
- Per-second billing. You pay for the call you made, not the minute it was rounded up to.
- No connection games. The rate is the rate — visible on a bill you can actually read.
Bars indicative — the “up to 72%” applies against standard rates; your exact saving depends on your call mix.
Five signs you're overpaying for business calls
- Calls to mobiles dominate the total. If the mobile section is the biggest number on the page, you're on the tariff retail providers make the most from — and where wholesale rates cut deepest.
- Every call duration ends in :00. That's minute rounding — you're paying for time you never used, on every single call. Per-second billing removes it entirely.
- You're paying for a bundle you don't fill. Inclusive-minute plans only pay off if you use the minutes. If your usage sits well under the allowance month after month, per-minute wholesale rates would cost less.
- The rate isn't stated anywhere. If you can't find the pence-per-minute you're actually paying, that's rarely an accident. A readable bill shows the rate next to every call type.
- Line rental has crept past £25 a month. Retail line rental typically costs twice as much or more than wholesale. Ours is £13.99 a month — and the call saving stacks on top.
Not sure what you're looking at? Send us the bill. We'll re-price it line by line at our rates and send it back — no obligation, and it usually takes us a day.
Ten minutes of admin. Years of smaller bills.
- Nothing physical changes. Same lines, same phones, same numbers — your calls simply route over our wholesale agreements instead of retail ones.
- One bill you can actually read. Itemised, accurate, and showing the saving line by line.
- Experts on the end of the phone. If anything ever needs sorting, you talk to someone who can actually sort it — no ticket ping-pong. We've been doing this since 2005.
- Prefer a fixed monthly price? See our call packages.
- Pair it with £13.99 line rental and the saving compounds on every single bill — see line rental.
- Still on a copper line? Most providers will push you onto VoIP before the January 2027 switch-off. We can keep your copper line running until 2030 — and your call savings apply either way.
Why businesses stay year after year
“Always had good prices and excellent customer service from this company. Any issues are dealt with quickly and cheerfully, and no long waits for someone to answer your question. 100% recommended!”
“We have had UK Wholesale as a supplier for over 6 years. I highly recommend the service as competitive and stable.”
Calls, line and broadband in one deal
If you’d rather stop thinking about per-minute rates entirely, our business phone and broadband package puts the line, business broadband and an inclusive call plan on one bill from £11.47 a month — a limited-time offer worth catching.
Business call charges FAQs
How much do business calls cost with UK Wholesale?
UK landline calls are 0.65p per minute and calls to UK mobiles start from 8p per minute, billed per second. Against standard retail rates that works out at up to 72% lower, depending on your call mix. International rates vary by country, and inclusive-minute packages are available if you'd rather have a fixed monthly price.
Do I need new phones or lines to get cheaper call rates?
No. Your calls are simply routed over our wholesale agreements instead of your current provider's retail ones. Same lines, same phones, same numbers, same call quality — the only thing that changes is the bill.
Can I keep my existing phone numbers?
Yes. Switching your call routing doesn't touch your numbers at all — they stay exactly as they are, and callers notice nothing. There's no engineer visit and no downtime.
Should I choose per-minute rates or a call package?
It depends on your call pattern. Per-minute wholesale rates suit businesses whose call volume varies, because a quiet month costs almost nothing. A fixed-price package suits heavy, consistent callers who want a predictable bill. Send us a recent bill and we'll tell you honestly which works out cheaper for you — even if it's the option that earns us less.
How do I know if I'm overpaying for business calls?
Check last month's bill for the warning signs: mobile calls dominating the total, every call duration rounded to a whole minute, an inclusive bundle you never fill, no visible pence-per-minute rate, or line rental above £25 a month. If any of those apply, you're very likely paying a retail margin that wholesale routing removes.
What is per-second billing and why does it matter?
Per-second billing means you pay for the exact length of each call. Many retail tariffs round every call up to the next full minute, so a 65-second call is charged as two minutes. Across hundreds of calls a month, that rounding quietly adds a meaningful amount to the bill for time you never used.
What happens to my calls when copper lines are switched off in 2027?
The industry deadline for the copper switch-off is January 2027, when most providers will move customers onto VoIP. UK Wholesale can keep your analogue copper line running until 2030 — same line, same number, same equipment — so you move when it suits you, and your call savings carry on regardless.
How do I switch my business call charges to UK Wholesale?
Send us a recent phone bill and we'll re-price it at our rates so you can see the saving in black and white — it usually takes us a day, with no obligation. If you go ahead, we handle the switch with your current provider. There's about ten minutes of admin at your end and no interruption to service.
Send us a recent phone bill — we'll show you the saving in black and white
The fastest way to see what 72% off actually means for your business: we'll re-price a real bill at our rates and send it back. No obligation, and it usually takes us a day.