Virtual Landline Numbers That Forward Calls to Your Mobile

Get a UK virtual phone number that rings on your mobile.

Choose your own number in over 600 UK area codes with free setup and instant activation. Trusted by thousands since 2011, you can start receiving calls in minutes from just £4.95 per month.

A virtual landline number lets you receive calls on your mobile. Perfect for small businesses, tradespeople, and startups, a virtual landline gives you the credibility of a local phone number while keeping the flexibility of your mobile.

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What is a Virtual Landline Number?

A virtual phone number allows your business to have a professional UK landline without installing a physical telephone line. These cloud-based numbers can forward calls to your mobile, office phone, or VoIP system and are ideal for remote teams, tradespeople, and growing businesses.

Why use a Virtual Landline Number?

Advertise a local landline number in the areas where you want to attract new customers and appear local anywhere in the UK. Calls can be forwarded directly to your mobile phone, allowing you to work from anywhere while keeping your personal number private and ensuring you never miss important enquiries. A local landline number also helps improve customer trust – research shows people are up to four times more likely to answer a local number compared to a mobile.

 

How Do I Get a Virtual Landline Number?

Getting a virtual landline number takes less than five minutes. Choose your number from over 600 UK area codes and your new number will be active immediately, ready to forward calls to your mobile or office phone system.

Established in 2011, Virtually Local has helped thousands of UK businesses appear local and handle calls more professionally using virtual landline numbers and intelligent call routing.

Use the search tool below to find your preferred area code or browse our range of memorable numbers to help your business stand out.

Who Uses Virtual Landline Numbers?

Virtual landline numbers are used by businesses of all sizes to appear local, handle calls professionally, and stay connected wherever they are. Because calls can be forwarded directly to your mobile phone, you can run your business from anywhere without missing important enquiries.

Whether you are a sole trader or an established company, a virtual landline number helps you present a professional image while keeping your business flexible. You can choose a local UK area code that matches the areas you serve, forward calls directly to your mobile phone, and manage everything through an easy online control panel. This means you can appear local, improve customer trust, and never miss calls while working from anywhere.

With over 600 UK area codes available, a virtual landline number makes it easy to build trust with customers and ensure every call reaches you, wherever your business operates, even if managing calls from a single mobile phone.

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Virtual Landlines Are Popular With...

Tradespeople

Plumbers, electricians, builders and other contractors who work while on the move.

Small Businesses

Create a professional presence without installing expesnive physical phone or VoIP lines.

Startups & Freelancers

Keep your personal mobile number private while maintaining a business identity.

Remote Teams

Route calls to mobiles, office phones, or VoIP systems wherever your team is working.

Car Dealers & Garages

Advertise a local phone number and forward customer enquiries to the right team.

Professional Services

Solicitors, accountants & consultants serving clients across multiple locations appear local.

How Does A Virtual Landline Work?

When somebody dials your virtual landline, their call gets seamlessly forwarded to you. You control where the calls divert to. It can be as simple as one number, or groups of multiple numbers in sequence or all together.

You can record your calls and play welcome messages to your callers, dependant on your chosen package.

Can I Keep My Existing Number?

Yes. You can transfer (port) your existing UK landline number to Virtually Local and convert it into a virtual landline at no cost. Porting takes around 10 working days and, once ported, calls can be forwarded to your mobile phone, or office phone system.

With the UK's old analogue telephone network being switched off by January 2027, many businesses are already moving their landline numbers to flexible digital services like virtual landlines. Porting your number ensures you keep the number your customers already know while upgrading to a modern cloud-based phone system.

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How Much Does A Virtual Landline Number Cost?

There are 4 call plans to choose from, starting at just £4.95 per month. All plans come with a FREE telephone number and no setup fees.

Essential

£ 4.95 /month

£4.13 /month
excl VAT

  • 150 minutes
  • Free Number
  • Single Destination
  • Multiple Destinations
  • Online Management
  • Call History (30 Days)
  • Voicemail to Email
  • UK Outbound Calling
  • Time of Day Routing
  • Personalised Greetings
  • Call Recording
  • Whisper / Choose to Refuse
  • No Hidden Fees
  • Cancel Anytime

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* Subject to fair usage.   † Restrictions Apply.

Essential +

£ 6.95 /month

£5.79 /month
excl VAT

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Business

£ 1.00 first month

83p first month excl VAT
then £8.29 /month excl VAT

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£1 for first month, £9.95 thereafter.
New Customers Only.
Excludes Ported Numbers.
Applies to Single Number Only.

Unlimited

£ 18.95 /month

£15.79 /month
excl VAT

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Can I Make Calls From My Virtual Number?

You can make outbound calls from virtual numbers on the Business package or higher using the free Virtually Local App, making it easier and cheaper to contact your customers.

When dialling out using the App, your customers only see your virtual number, keeping your personal mobile number private.

All of your outbound calls can be recorded if you wish, giving you peace of mind that there is a record of what was said.

Can I Get A Memorable Number?

We have a large selection of easy to remember, and easy to dial numbers in all areas of the UK. These are great for businesses like local takeaways and taxi companies, and where a stand-out number will drive repeat sales.

Have a look at some of our premium numbers in Manchester, London, Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham.

We also have great numbers all over the UK!

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Never Miss Another Call

Many small business are familiar with missing telephone calls because it is not always possible to answer every one in person. This often results in lost business and a poor customer experience.

Cloud Voicemail with your virtual number is the perfect way to ensure no calls go unanswered. As soon as a voicemail is left, you will receive an E-Mail notification containing a recording of the message allowing you to listen wherever you are.

Have Any Questions?

Have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions. Alternatively you can contact us or give us a call on 0161 821 1000 where one of our friendly team is ready to help.