Best Virtual Landline Providers UK (2026)

We compared the UK's top virtual landline services on price, features, and value. Here's how they stack up against Virtually Local.

Choosing the right virtual landline provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your small business. The right provider gives you a professional local presence, reliable call forwarding, and affordable pricing — while the wrong one can mean missed calls, poor features, and unexpected costs.

In this guide, we have compared eight of the UK's leading virtual landline providers side by side. We looked at pricing, included minutes, area code availability, outbound calling capabilities, app quality, and overall value for money. Whether you are a sole trader looking for your first business number, or a growing company expanding into new areas, this comparison will help you make an informed choice.

Every provider reviewed offers a UK geographic number, but the similarities often end there. Some specialise in enterprise-grade VoIP systems with prices to match, while others focus on simple, affordable call forwarding. We have assessed each one against Virtually Local to show you exactly where the differences lie — and why thousands of UK businesses trust us with their calls.

Competitor data correct as of 06/03/2026. Pricing and features are subject to change — please verify directly with the provider.

Virtual Landline Providers: At a Glance

Provider Price From Included Minutes UK Area Codes Outbound Calling Our Rating
Virtually Local £4.95/mo 150 mins 600+ Yes (App) 5/5
Virtual Landline £5.40/mo Limited ~320 App 3.5/5
SwitchboardFREE 99p/mo Minimal 01/02/0333 No 3/5
Air Landline £11.99/mo Included Limited Add-on (£9.59) 3/5
Telecoms World 99p/mo Minimal 520+ No 2.5/5
ONSIM £6.00/mo 2,500 Limited No 3/5
eVoice ~£10.50/mo 300 mins Limited Limited 2/5
Sonetel ~£1.45/mo Varies Limited UK Yes 2.5/5
EasyRinger ~£8.00/mo Per-call fees Limited UK No 2.5/5

Virtually Local vs Virtual Landline

Virtual Landline is a UK provider with plans from £4.50/mo — but those prices exclude VAT. Once VAT is added, their entry-level plan costs £5.40/mo, making Virtually Local's £4.95/mo Essential plan the cheaper option with more included minutes and nearly twice the number of UK area codes.

Category Virtually Local Virtual Landline
Starting Price (inc. VAT) £4.95/mo £5.40/mo
Included Minutes (Entry Plan) 150 mins Limited
UK Area Codes 600+ ~320
Number Porting Free Available
Outbound Calling App Yes (iOS & Android) Desktop & Mobile App

Why Virtually Local wins:

  • Cheaper entry price at £4.95/mo inc. VAT vs £5.40/mo inc. VAT
  • Over 600 UK area codes vs approximately 320
  • 150 included minutes on the entry plan
  • Transparent VAT-inclusive pricing on all plans
Read the full Virtually Local vs Virtual Landline comparison

Virtually Local vs SwitchboardFREE

SwitchboardFREE attracts attention with a 99p headline price, but this plan is severely limited. For comparable features, their pricing is similar or higher than Virtually Local's transparent £4.95/mo (inc. VAT), which includes 150 minutes, an outbound calling app and access to 600+ UK area codes.

Category Virtually Local SwitchboardFREE
Starting Price (inc. VAT) £4.95/mo 99p/mo (very limited)
Included Minutes (Entry Plan) 150 mins Minimal
UK Area Codes 600+ 01/02 & 0333
Number Porting Free Available
Outbound Calling App Yes (iOS & Android) Not available

Why Virtually Local wins:

  • Transparent all-inclusive pricing — no stripped-back loss leader
  • Outbound calling app included (not available with SwitchboardFREE)
  • Over 600 UK area codes for a wider local presence
  • 150 included minutes on the entry-level Essential plan
Read the full Virtually Local vs SwitchboardFREE comparison

Virtually Local vs Air Landline

Air Landline charges £11.99/mo inc. VAT for a virtual number, with outbound calling costing an additional £9.59/mo. Virtually Local starts at just £4.95/mo inc. VAT with outbound calling included — saving businesses over £84 per year on the base plan alone.

Category Virtually Local Air Landline
Starting Price (inc. VAT) £4.95/mo £11.99/mo
Outbound Calling Included (app) £9.59/mo extra (inc. VAT)
Total Cost with Outbound Calling From £4.95/mo £21.58/mo
UK Area Codes 600+ Limited range
Number Porting Free Available

Why Virtually Local wins:

  • More than 58% cheaper on the base plan (£4.95 vs £11.99 inc. VAT)
  • Outbound calling app included at no extra charge
  • Call recording included as standard, not optional
  • Over 600 UK area codes for maximum local coverage
Read the full Virtually Local vs Air Landline comparison

Virtually Local vs Telecoms World

Telecoms World offers plans from 99p to £49.99/mo, but their entry plan is a bare-bones redirect and costs escalate quickly for meaningful features. Virtually Local offers clearer pricing from £4.95/mo inc. VAT, more UK area codes (600+ vs 520+) and an outbound calling app that Telecoms World lacks.

Category Virtually Local Telecoms World
Starting Price (inc. VAT) £4.95/mo 99p/mo (redirect only)
Included Minutes (Entry Plan) 150 mins Very limited
UK Area Codes 600+ 520+
Number Porting Free Available
Outbound Calling App Yes (iOS & Android) Not available

Why Virtually Local wins:

  • Clearer, more transparent pricing with VAT included
  • Over 600 UK area codes vs 520+
  • Outbound calling app for iOS and Android included
  • Unlimited plan at £18.95/mo vs Telecoms World's £49.99 Platinum tier
Read the full Virtually Local vs Telecoms World comparison

Virtually Local vs ONSIM

ONSIM offers a single-tier SIM-based virtual number at £6/mo inc. VAT with no call recording, voicemail-to-email or growth path. Virtually Local is cheaper at £4.95/mo inc. VAT and includes a full suite of business features with four scalable plan tiers.

Category Virtually Local ONSIM
Starting Price (inc. VAT) £4.95/mo £6.00/mo
Included Minutes 150 mins (Essential) to Unlimited 2,500 mins (divert) / 5,000 (SIM)
UK Area Codes 600+ Available
Number Porting Free Available
Outbound Calling App Yes (iOS & Android) Via SIM only

Why Virtually Local wins:

  • Cheaper at £4.95/mo inc. VAT vs £6.00/mo inc. VAT
  • Full feature set including call recording, voicemail-to-email and time-of-day routing
  • No second SIM card needed — app-based outbound calling
  • Four scalable plans to grow with your business
Read the full Virtually Local vs ONSIM comparison

Virtually Local vs eVoice

eVoice prices in USD (from ~$12.99/mo), charges extra for call recording and holds a 1.8/5 star customer rating with widespread complaints about support and cancellation. Virtually Local offers a UK-based, GBP-priced alternative from £4.95/mo with features included and responsive support.

Category Virtually Local eVoice
Starting Price £4.95/mo (GBP, inc. VAT) ~$12.99/mo (USD)
Currency GBP — no exchange rate risk USD — cost varies with exchange rates
UK Area Codes 600+ Limited UK selection
Call Recording Included $5.95/mo extra
Number Porting Free Reported difficulties porting out

Why Virtually Local wins:

  • UK pricing in GBP with no exchange rate risk
  • More than 50% cheaper at entry level
  • Call recording included, not a $5.95/mo add-on
  • UK-based support vs widely reported unresponsive service
Read the full Virtually Local vs eVoice comparison

Virtually Local vs Sonetel

Sonetel is a global platform covering 170 countries with AI-powered features, but it is not a UK specialist. Virtually Local offers 600+ UK area codes, GBP pricing from £4.95/mo inc. VAT and UK-based support — purpose-built for businesses that serve British customers.

Category Virtually Local Sonetel
Starting Price £4.95/mo (GBP, inc. VAT) From $1.79/mo (USD)
Currency GBP — no exchange rate risk USD
UK Focus UK specialist — 600+ area codes Global — 170 countries, limited UK codes
UK Area Codes 600+ Limited UK selection
Number Porting Free Not widely offered for UK

Why Virtually Local wins:

  • UK specialist with 600+ area codes vs Sonetel's limited UK selection
  • Pricing in GBP including VAT — no exchange rate risk
  • UK-based customer support
  • Free number porting for UK numbers
Read the full Virtually Local vs Sonetel comparison

Virtually Local vs EasyRinger

EasyRinger is a global platform charging from $10/mo in USD with an additional $0.03 per-call connection fee, making costs unpredictable. Virtually Local offers fixed GBP pricing from £4.95/mo inc. VAT with minutes included, 600+ UK area codes and no per-call charges.

Category Virtually Local EasyRinger
Starting Price £4.95/mo (GBP, inc. VAT) From $10/mo (USD)
Per-Call Charges None — minutes included $0.03 per connection
Currency GBP — no exchange rate risk USD
UK Area Codes 600+ Part of 200+ country coverage
Number Porting Free Not specified

Why Virtually Local wins:

  • No per-call charges — minutes included in every plan
  • Predictable GBP pricing with no exchange rate risk
  • Over 600 UK area codes vs EasyRinger's limited UK selection
  • Cancel anytime vs EasyRinger's 7-day money-back window
Read the full Virtually Local vs EasyRinger comparison

Why Choose Virtually Local?

Free Setup & Instant Activation All standard numbers are activated instantly with no setup fees
From Just £4.95/month Affordable packages with no hidden costs or long-term contracts
Numbers Across the UK Choose from phone numbers in all towns and cities across the UK
Cancel Any Time Monthly rolling contract with no cancellation fees or lock-in periods
Make Outbound Calls Call customers from your virtual number so they see your local business number
Keep Your Existing Number Bring your BT landline number with you when you switch to Virtually Local

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  • FREE setup and instant activation on all standard numbers
  • Packages starting from just £4.95 per month
  • Choice of phone numbers in all towns and cities across the UK
  • Monthly rolling contract, you can cancel at any time
  • Make outbound calls from your virtual number
  • Keep your BT landline number by bringing it with you
 

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Virtual Landline FAQs

A virtual landline number is a standard UK geographic phone number (starting with 01 or 02) that is not tied to a physical phone line. Calls to the number are forwarded to your mobile, landline, or VoIP app. It gives your business a professional local presence without needing traditional BT-style hardware or wiring.

When someone calls your virtual landline number, the call is routed over the internet and forwarded to the destination you choose — typically your mobile phone or a VoIP app. You can answer calls anywhere with a signal or internet connection. Many providers, including Virtually Local, also let you make outbound calls displaying your virtual number as the caller ID.

Based on our comparison of pricing, features, area code availability, and overall value, Virtually Local offers the best combination for UK small businesses. Plans start from just £4.95/month with 150 included minutes, free setup, outbound calling via the app, and access to over 600 UK area codes — more than any other provider we reviewed.

Virtual landline prices vary by provider. The cheapest plans start from around £4.95 per month (Virtually Local) up to £15 or more per month for premium services. Most providers offer tiered packages with different included minute allowances. Watch out for hidden costs such as setup fees, number porting charges, and expensive per-minute overage rates.

Yes, most virtual landline providers support number porting, which allows you to transfer your existing landline number to their service. Virtually Local supports porting of BT and compatible landline numbers. The process typically takes 5–10 working days, and your number continues to work throughout the transfer.

Yes. Virtual landlines are designed to work with your mobile phone. Incoming calls to your virtual number are forwarded to your mobile, and with providers like Virtually Local you can also make outbound calls from the app so that your virtual landline number appears as the caller ID. No special hardware is required.