request a 088 number

Want to request a 088 number for your organisation? At Rinkel, you can arrange it easily online. A 088 number gives your business a national and professional look, and lets you assign one recognisable number series to multiple departments or locations.

choose a 088 number and boost your professional appearance
improve the customer experience with smart features
easily separate business and personal calls

choose a 088 number

choose a 088 number

choose a 088 number for a professional appearance

A 088 number shows that your organisation operates nationally and works in a well-structured way. The number isn’t tied to a region and can be requested as a series, so each department or location gets its own number within one recognisable structure.

manage your 088 numbers via the app or online portal
forward calls easily to the right colleague
set up a business voicemail with a professional voice-over

choose your 088 number

choose your 088 number

what does a 088 number cost?

We need to request a 088 series from the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), and we handle this application for you. Please note there are administrative costs involved:

administration costs ACM: € 68
administration costs Rinkel: € 15
yearly fee ACM: € 8.92

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check our plans

088 number costs

In addition to the one-off costs, you can choose from 3 different plans at Rinkel. You'll get 50% off in your first month and 10% extra discount if you choose a yearly plan!
Not happy within 30 days? Then you’ll get your money back!

month year

essential first month
50% off

now € 4.⁵⁰

user / month

normally € 9.-

get started

calls: € 0.06 p/min.
a business number
call forwarding
webphone
WhatsApp Business
business voicemail
international calls

professional first month
50% off

now € 9.-

user / month

normally € 18.-

get started

All Essential features

unlimited calls *
a business number
call forwarding
webphone
WhatsApp Business
business voicemail
international calls
custom greeting
business hours
call waiting
transferring
API integrations

popular

expert first month
50% off

now € 11.-

user / month

normally € 22.-

get started

All Professional features

unlimited calls *
a business number
call forwarding
webphone
WhatsApp Business
business voicemail
international calls
custom greeting
business hours
call waiting
transferring
API integrations
queue + hold music
call menu
webhooks
call recording

custom tailor-made plan

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for businesses of 6 users or more

a scalable phone solutions for teams, scale-ups & larger companies.

*Subject to our Fair Use Policy

How to order a 088 number?

Your 088 number series will be active within 3 weeks!

1 order your 088 series online
2 Rinkel applies at the ACM on your behalf
3 within 3 weeks your series is active

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order your series

15,000+ satisfied entrepreneurs – this is why

Read why others choose Rinkel

Rinkel is a great service if you want to forward your work landline to your mobile number, so you can answer customer questions whenever you like. Top class!

Fulco Wolf

Everything is realised super quickly and easily. Many possibilities that make the whole thing appear very professional to our customers.

Willard Zwirs

It works perfectly to forward your landline number to a mobile number. You can also set business hours. I only use it to receive calls, and that’s the most important thing for me.

Motorcentrum Emmeloord

Quickly set up, a great number and a good price! Definitely recommended!

Marius

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most frequently asked questions about 088 numbers

How do I request an 088 number at Rinkel?

Go to rinkel.com and click on Order.
In the number tool, choose the prefix 088 and select your preferred number series.
Choose your plan and complete your order.

Rinkel will handle the request with the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). All you need to do is authorise us to apply, and your number will be active within 3 weeks!

What are the costs for requesting an 088 number?

Please take the following administrative costs into account:

one-time: € 68 to the ACM
one-time: € 15 to Rinkel
annual: € 8.92 to the ACM

How quickly is my 088 number active?

Once we’ve received the required details, we’ll contact the ACM. This request takes up to 3 weeks. Prefer to be reachable straight away? Then go for an 085 number.

What’s the difference between 085 and 088 numbers?

A 085 number is perfect for freelancers and small businesses – flexible and scalable without needing a block. A 088 number is meant for larger organisations that want to request and assign a full number range to departments or locations.

Can I make international calls with an 088 number?

Absolutely! With your 088 number, you can call over 50 international destinations at the regular rate (€ 0.06/min with Essential, free with Professional & Expert).

We’re the only provider that lets you call international contacts at no extra cost – even if you're abroad yourself. Just like that.

Can I use WhatsApp with an 088 number?

No, you can’t link an 088 number to WhatsApp Business. If you’d like to use WhatsApp, choose a 085 number instead.

General frequently asked questions

What is Rinkel?

Rinkel is a smart, affordable phone solution made for entrepreneurs like you. You get a professional landline number that you can use on your mobile phone, laptop or desk phone.

Rinkel is easy to use for everyone — no training or tech knowledge needed. You’re always reachable, without hassle or complicated systems, and all at a great price.

How does Rinkel work with my desk phone?

When you place your order, you can choose to use Rinkel with a desk phone. After that, our support team will contact you to guide you through the setup step by step.

Rinkel works with all Yealink devices. Already have one? We’ll help you connect it to your Rinkel number. Don’t have one yet? You can order one easily via Voipshop.co.uk or another online store.

How do incoming calls reach my mobile?

If you're using your landline number on your mobile, you’ll receive business calls on your mobile just like your personal ones. Perfect when you’re not at the office but still want to stay reachable.

To clearly separate work and personal, Rinkel offers three smart caller ID options:

Show “Rinkel” when someone calls your business number
Show only the caller’s number
Show the number and play a short Rinkel message before the call

Can I also make calls from my computer?

Yes, you can! With the Rinkel Webphone, you can call straight from your laptop or desktop. Perfect when you’re working on admin or managing bookings. You use your landline number and don’t need to install anything: it all works from your browser.

How do I call out using my landline number?

You can make calls with your landline number via the Rinkel app, the Webphone on your laptop or a desk phone. That way, your business number is always shown, no matter where you are. Easy, recognisable and professional, just how you want it.

What makes Rinkel unique?

With Rinkel, you’re always professionally reachable for a fixed monthly price. No surprises, no hassle. You call using technology that’s more reliable than VoIP, with the best coverage — wherever and whenever you need it.

Manage your online phone system yourself through the app or portal. Want to change settings? It’s done in seconds. That’s what makes Rinkel different: fast, simple and professional.

Can I manage multiple landline numbers?

Yes, Rinkel lets you use and manage multiple landline numbers. You can manage each one separately via the mobile app or the online portal.

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