Europe is the third-most populous continent in the world with a July 2018 estimate of 743 million persons according to United Nations estimates. This represents 9.83% of the world’s population. The median age in Europe is 41.8 years, and 74.3% of the residents live in urban areas. Global Call Forwarding sells Europe Phone Numbers in 43 of the 50 European countries. These Europe Phone Numbers facilitate toll-free telephone access to businesses in over 150 countries around the world.
Asia is the only land border of Europe. Water borders include the Arctic Ocean to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea are Europe’s southern borders. The Kuma-Manych Depression lies between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It forms the demarcation in southern Russia between Europe and Asia. The Russian Plain is to the north of this geological depression, and the Northern Caucasus Region lies to the south. In addition to Russia, there are six other transcontinental countries in Europe. They are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey.
Types of European Phone Numbers
Global Call Forwarding sells five types of toll-free Europe phone numbers: Toll-Free, National, Mobile, Universal (UIFN), and Geographic. When callers dial these European phone numbers, Global Call Forwarding routes the calls to pre-programmed international destinations. Listed below are descriptions of the various European virtual phone numbers.
Toll-Free – In Europe, toll-free numbers usually have “800,” “900,” or “0800” prefixes. Generally, landlines and fax transmissions within each country are the only telephones that can dial toll-free numbers. There is a toll-free (mobile accessible) version in Europe where mobile phones and pay phones can also dial the numbers.
Universal Toll-Free (UIFN) – The International Telecommunication Union issues these “UIFN” numbers. Callers in Europe can reach other countries using these numbers. However, cell phones cannot dial these numbers in certain countries.
Mobile – Callers throughout Europe (except fax transmissions) can dial Europe Mobile Phone Numbers. In addition, Global Call Forwarding offers the optional feature of routing incoming SMS messages to the subscribers’ email accounts. Mobile, National, and Geographic numbers are the most versatile and cost-effective Europe phone numbers offered by Global Call Forwarding.
National – Callers throughout Europe using all telephonic devices can call national numbers.
Geographic – Geographic numbers are associated with specific localities, although all European callers can call these numbers using any telephonic device. The geographic number allows businesses to establish virtual offices in selected localities.
Europe Phone Numbers by Country
Global Call Forwarding sells Europe Phone Numbers in 43 countries. When buying Europe Phone Numbers, many companies concentrate on the larger European countries. However, often the smaller countries have economies that are a good match for businesses. Information on three of the more obscure countries follows.
Andorra
Andorra lies within the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. Its population in 2021 was 79,034 persons. With a developed economy (based on tourism, trade, property, and finance) and its free market, per capita income is above the European average. Furthermore, Andorra actively seeks foreign investment.
The 2021 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was $3.33 billion. Exports were $115 million, and export commodities were tobacco products and furniture. Imports were $1.48 billion, and import commodities were consumer goods, food, fuel, and electricity. Europe virtual numbers in Andorra connect to 38,694 fixed telephone lines, 71,132 mobile cellular phones, and 83,887 internet users. Global Call Forwarding sells toll-free (mobile access) numbers in Andorra.
Iceland
Iceland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean. Its 2021 population was 372,520 inhabitants. Tourism, aluminum smelting, and fishing drive the economy. The 2021 GDP was $25.6 billion. Exports were $4.957 billion, and export commodities included agricultural products, aluminum, ferrosilicon, fish, fish products, and medicinal/ medical products. Imports were $6.525 billion, and imported goods were foodstuffs, machinery and equipment, petroleum products, and textiles.
There is much volcanic and geological activity in Iceland. It has an interior plateau with sand and lava fields. The island also features mountains and glaciers. The largest city in Iceland is Reykjavik with a population of around 122,000 persons. Global Call Forwarding offers toll-free (mobile accessible) numbers in Iceland. These Europe phone numbers reach 164,566 fixed telephone lines, 401,613 mobile cellular phones, and 329,967 internet users.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a small, landlocked country that borders Belgium, Germany, and France. It is one of the six founding countries of the European Union. Luxembourg has a high-income economy with a GDP of $85.51 billion (2021 estimate) and a per capita income of $113,219. It has $18.4 billion in exports including chemicals, glass, machinery and equipment, and rubber and steel products. Imports are $22.4 billion, and imported commodities are chemicals, commercial aircraft, foodstuffs, luxury consumer goods, metals, and minerals.
Global Call Forwarding sells the following Europe phone numbers in Luxembourg: Toll-Free (mobile accessible), Universal Toll-Free (UIFN), National, and Geographic numbers. These numbers allow the 640,064 Luxembourgers (as of 2023) to contact foreign businesses without paying toll charges. Luxembourg is a connected country with 276,400 fixed telephone lines, 764,000 mobile cellular phones, and 567,698 internet users.