The hassle of obtaining a business line to use through a mobile phone was, at one time, a frustrating process. From having to own an office space or acquiring a brick-and-mortar store, to now just needing a monthly contracted VoIP. Learn the great benefits of obtaining a business landline through your mobile phone with the industry experts, Virtual Landline.
The benefits of obtaining a new business number
When acquiring a new business number for a company, there are a range of benefits you can enjoy that can help you attain customers and improve the way you and your team work. From acquiring local customers, to enjoying a large list of benefits from using VoIP, step into the future of business communication today.
Appeal to local customers
One great benefit of getting a new business number is that you can own a local phone number of any area code within the UK, including the famous London phone numbers, 0203, 0207 and 0208. This can be an amazing opportunity for businesses that seemingly perform well in areas that they are not currently based in.
Businesses that do well in certain areas, such as Manchester or Glasgow, can easily obtain local landline numbers that local customers or clients will be familiar with, making your business number recognisable and friendly to people from that specific area. The famous Manchester prefix, 0161 has never been easier to own for a business.
Call forwarding
Using a Virtual Landline virtual phone number can also improve how your business communicates with its customers across a range of departments. Call forwarding means that you can forward incoming calls from clients to any smartphone, computer or tablet you or your colleagues are in possession of.
This then makes remote work an option for your business, increasing your employee talent pool overnight. Many jobs such as sales representatives or customer service roles can now be operated by flexible or completely remote professionals, and with VoIPs being available, they won't even have to be in the office to represent your growing business.
Does not require brick-and-mortar store
One way to acquire a local phone number for a business is to rent or own an office space or purchase a building. Expanding a business to a new location is not something a company will have the capital to do, so if you are looking to own a business number for mobile phones, acquiring a VoIP is one of the most cost-effective ways to acquire a local phone number.
No lengthy contracts
Here at Virtual Landline, we do not tie businesses into lengthy contractual obligations that last 12–24 months. We operate on a simple rolling monthly contract where you can enjoy benefits and features right from the start. With a designated length of the contract, easily leave whenever you feel necessary.
Beat roaming charges
Roaming charges come into effect anytime you or one of your colleagues leaves the UK. This means that whilst out of the country, you will now be spending additional charges on making and receiving calls, as well as texting and using data.
One way to beat roaming charges is to use a VoIP whilst abroad. As VoIP packages are streamed from the cloud, the phone numbers are hosted within the UK, bypassing the outrageous roaming charges.
Pick your own number
When picking a business number for mobile, you also have the benefit of picking your own telephone number
One large benefit of using VoIP for your business is that you can pick the telephone number you are assigned.
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Types of phone numbers for your business
Local numbers
If you are looking to represent your business in a local area, a local phone number is the way to go. Every area within the UK has its own unique phone number prefix that comes with every telephone number within that area.
Local numbers are great for businesses that are looking to increase their reach within a specific area. Acquiring a local number can make your business appear local to that specific area, making your business more trustworthy.
National numbers
National numbers are a great way to make your business appear larger than they currently are. These national numbers begin with the prefix “0330” and are used by some of the biggest companies within the UK.
Memorable numbers
One way to make your business number stand out is to use what the industry call a memorable, or golden number. These numbers come with special vanities, such as repeating digits, number sequences or significant numbers for the business.
Some examples of memorable numbers can be found below:
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Repeated numbers – 0800 22 22 22
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Repeated numbers – 01202 555555
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Mirrored numbers – 0330 247 247
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Sequential numbers - 01892 345678
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Repeated prefix numbers – 01458 458458
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Palindrome numbers – 01202 123321
Acquire a business number for your mobile phone with Virtual Landline
By purchasing a VoIP phone number with Virtual Landline, you will then have the opportunity to forward your business calls to any smartphone, computer or tablet of your choice. This means you can then take your business number on the go without having to comprise your personal number for business calls.
Virtual Landline are here to help you find the perfect business phone number for your enterprise, new or old! Be sure to contact us today for more details on our special VoIP numbers and the list of great benefits you can expect.
Transitioning from a single business phone number to a fully integrated phone system was a significant step, and Virtual Landline made the process seamless. Their platform offers a robust set of features—call routing, voicemail-to-email, multi-user support, and more—that were clearly explained and easy to implement. The onboarding process was smooth, and within just a few days, we began seeing improved efficiency and communication across the team. For any business seeking a scalable, cloud-based phone solution, Virtual Landline is a solid choice.
Kieran handled our recent transition to the new Virtual Landline call management system. The migration process of our business VoIP was smooth, and the onboarding video call to explain the system’s features and benefits was clear and informative. For anyone considering Virtual Landline as their VOIP service provider, rest assured—you’re making a reliable choice.
Virtual Landline made the setup process refreshingly simple. Their range of plans offers excellent flexibility and affordability, making it easy to find the right fit for your needs. What really stands out is the scalability of the service—it's reassuring to know that as my business grows, Virtual Landline has the features and support in place to grow alongside it. A smart choice for any business looking for reliable VOIP solutions.
Great to speak to a UK based call centre on the phone, Dan couldn't have been more helpful and friendly! Everything was explained clearly, and the switch over to Virtual Landline from my old copper landline went really smoothly. It did exactly what it promised. Really happy with how easy it all was.