UK virtual phone numbers live the same day
Pick a local 01/02, national 0333, freephone 0800 or charity 0300 number. We route calls to your mobile, landline or VoIP — no hardware, no new lines, 1-month rolling contract.
How a virtual number works
A virtual number is a real UK phone number (01, 02, 0333, 0800 or 0300) that lives in the cloud and rings whichever device you choose — mobile, landline, or VoIP handset. No new line, no PBX, no hardware. Three steps from order to first call.
Pick your number
Choose any UK area code (0121, 0161, 020, 0131…), a national 0333, an 0800 freephone, or port your existing number across for free.
Tell us where to forward
Calls route to your mobile, an existing landline, a VoIP handset — or several at once with hunt groups and time-of-day rules.
Go live the same day
New numbers activate within working hours of order sign-off. Ports take 5–10 working days with zero missed-call window. 1-month rolling contract.
Shop UK virtual numbers
Six product types, every UK area code in stock, single transparent monthly fee.
Local Number
0121 Birmingham, 0161 Manchester, 020 London, 0131 Edinburgh — any UK area code.
- Standard-rate calls for customers
- Lifts answer rates vs mobile numbers
- Best for sole traders & local shops
0333 National Number
Single nationwide number charged at standard 01/02 rates and included in most call bundles.
- Free for callers within their inclusive minutes
- One number for multi-region marketing
- Best for online & multi-site businesses
0800 Freephone
Free for the caller from every UK landline and mobile — the single biggest CTR boost for any campaign.
- Free from all UK landlines & mobiles
- Memorable for ads & direct mail
- Best for lead-gen & service lines
0300 Number
Reserved for registered charities, not-for-profits and public-sector bodies. Same call rate as 01/02.
- Eligibility-restricted (we’ll verify)
- Standard-rate calls for callers
- Best for charities, councils, NHS providers
Mobile Landline
A virtual landline number that rings straight to your existing mobile. No new SIM, no new device.
- Calls forward to your existing mobile
- No new hardware
- Best for sole traders & contractors
Port Your Existing Number
Bring your current geographic, 0333 or 0800 number across from any UK provider — we cover the porting cost.
- Free porting, zero downtime cutover
- Most ports complete in 5–10 working days
- Best for anyone switching providers
Every feature included
No tier-locked features, no per-feature charges. Single monthly fee covers your number plus our full call-management suite from day one.
Ring multiple devices in sequence or all at once
Different routing for office vs out-of-hours
Voicemail delivered as MP3 to your inbox
Instant SMS or email when a call is missed
Custom announcement during closed periods
Brand-aware greeting on every call
Block nuisance numbers permanently
Stop unauthorised international call costs
Live dashboard of inbound calls & missed
Move your existing number in for free
Forward calls after X seconds elsewhere
Inbound faxes delivered as PDF
Virtual number or full phone system?
Both products run on the same UK-owned network and both let you keep your number. Pick the right starting point — you can step up later with zero downtime.
Need more than a number? Upgrade to Hypercloud Hosted VoIP.
Multiple users, desk handsets, mobile apps, conference rooms, call recording or full PBX features — and your virtual number ports straight across with zero downtime. Same UK team, same UK network, same transparent per-user pricing.
Why UK businesses choose Connection Technologies
UK-based, never offshore
Every support call is answered in the UK by an engineer who can actually fix the problem, not just log a ticket.
Free number porting included
Bring your existing UK landline, 0333 or 0800 number across from any provider — we cover the porting cost and coordinate the cutover.
1-month rolling contract
No 24-month lock-in, no auto-renewal traps. Cancel any time on 30 days’ notice if it’s not working.
No hidden fees
One transparent monthly fee covers your number plus every free feature on this page. No nasty surprises.
We own our network
You’re buying direct from the source, not a reseller adding margin. Faster ports, custom routing, real SLAs.
Same-day setup
New numbers go live within working hours of the order being signed off. Ports complete in 5–10 working days.
Frequently asked questions
What is a UK virtual phone number?
A real UK telephone number (01, 02, 0333, 0800 or 0300) that isn’t tied to a fixed phone line. Calls route through the cloud to whichever device you choose — your mobile, your existing landline, a VoIP handset, or several at once. From the caller’s perspective it behaves exactly like a normal landline; from your perspective it’s far more flexible because you can change where it rings without changing the number.
How much does a virtual number cost?
Single transparent monthly fee — no setup charge, no per-feature add-ons. The exact figure depends on number type (01/02 vs 0333 vs 0800 vs 0300) and how many devices we forward to. Request a quote and we’ll come back the same working day with pricing.
Can I keep my existing phone number?
Yes — we port geographic 01/02, national 0333 and 0800 freephone numbers in from any UK provider for free. Your number stays live throughout the port and we coordinate the cutover so there’s no missed-call window. Most ports complete in 5–10 working days.
What’s the difference between a virtual number and VoIP?
A virtual number is a phone number that lives in the cloud and rings whatever device you point it at. A VoIP phone system (like our Hypercloud platform) is a complete cloud-based phone system — multiple users with extensions, desk handsets, mobile apps, call recording, conference rooms. Most businesses start with a virtual number, then upgrade to VoIP as the team grows. Your number ports across with no downtime.
How do I get a 0121 (or 0161, 0131, 020 etc.) number?
Any UK area code — 0121 Birmingham, 0161 Manchester, 020 London, 0131 Edinburgh, every smaller code in between. Request a quote with the code you want and we’ll allocate from stock. Need a memorable or specific number? Mention it in the enquiry.
Are virtual numbers reliable for business use?
Yes. Our virtual numbers run on our own UK network with carrier-grade uptime, automatic failover and 24/7 monitoring. Same platform we use for our enterprise Hypercloud customers, just provisioned for single-number use — this isn’t a side product for us, it’s our core business.
Do I have to install anything?
No. Calls forward to existing devices — your mobile, your landline, or a VoIP handset. There’s no app to install, no router to configure, no engineer visit needed. You’ll get a login to our online control panel where you can manage hunt groups, voicemail and holiday mode, but everything works straight out of the box.
Are 0333 numbers free to call?
0333 numbers are charged at the standard 01/02 rate — the same as calling a normal landline. They’re included in most mobile and landline call bundles, so for the vast majority of UK callers a 0333 number costs nothing to call. If you need genuinely free-to-the-caller calls, choose an 0800 freephone number instead.
Get your UK virtual number today
Tell us a bit about your business and the type of number you need. Our team will check availability, confirm pricing and have your new number live within working hours of sign-off. No long contracts, no hidden fees.
Order my virtual number →Or speak to our team: 0333 015 2615