How To Memorise A Number That's Not A Phone Word

It's a lot easier to memorize 1300 Australia than 1300 28 7872542. This is because the random, abstract nature of phone numbers makes remembering them a bit more of a challenge, especially on the first try. So in order to make it simpler, the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) introduced the use of phone words in 2004. Phone words are made up from the letters of the alphabet that appear on a telephone keypad. These letters can be used to form a word, or a word/number combination, which can then be dialled as a telephone number to access a particular product or service. However, you will sometimes encounter numbers that are not phone words. If you are wondering how to make memorisation of a long phone number much easier, here are some tips to help you out.

Bite size chunks, make it easy to remember

A lot of phone numbers already come in this format, and for a good reason. Numbers that come in groups of three or four are a lot easier to put to memory than a sequence of 10 numbers in a row. In order to do this, break phone numbers and long extensions down into smaller, more manageable pieces and learn each section before you try to recite the entire number all together.

Words are easy to remember

Advertisers love this technique because they know words are easier to remember than a long string of numbers. If you are having a hard time being creative, there are a number of websites online that can help you generate all the possible word combinations for the number you need to remember.

Look for number patterns

There are sequences, repeated numbers, and odd/even combinations that you will soon pick up when trying to memorise the number. Pay attention to these as patterns as they can help you get the number to stick in your head.

Visualise the number on the keypad

If there's nothing that strikes you about the numbers, see how your brain reacts when you dial them on your phone. Look to see if the digits form a right angle, square, X, or triangle shape, allowing the number to stand out. When a pattern is formed, this can help you in the memorisation process.

Phone words like 1300 Australia are the preferred number of choice for a lot of businesses since it is easier to remember a word rather than a lengthy number. In fact, 92 per cent of the population is familiar with alphanumeric dialling. It really makes life much easier when you can associate your product or service with your phone number.


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James Knight has a marketing background and writes useful information for businesses. To find out more about 1300 Australia Numbers, visit Flash Numbers for lists of double and triple digit easy to remember 1300 numbers and phone words