{"id":35288,"date":"2025-03-19T12:39:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T12:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/?page_id=35288"},"modified":"2025-07-30T14:06:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T14:06:49","slug":"uk-phone-number","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/countries-supported\/uk-phone-number\/","title":{"rendered":"UK phone number"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have your own phone number in the UK for a few dollars per month. Incoming calls can be forwarded anywhere worldwide at the cost of a local call.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this article we will explain how it works and how you can get a virtual phone number<\/a> in the United Kingdom now.<\/p>\n

\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>A virtual number is a real phone number<\/h2>\nA <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/what-is-a-virtual-phone-number\/\">virtual phone number<\/a> is actually a normal, real phone number. The only difference is that a virtual number isn’t connected to any physical phone line or to any <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SIM_card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIM-card<\/a>.<\/p>\nYou can make and answer calls with free apps for <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sonetel.sonetel2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/sonetel-2-0\/id1316979268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> or your <a href=\"https:\/\/app.sonetel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">laptop<\/a>.<\/p>\nPeople calling your UK virtual phone number will have the same experience as if calling a regular local number.<\/p>\nWhen you make calls from your number – people you call will see your number before answering.<\/p>\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/sign-up\/?nrcountry=GBR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get your UK phone number here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Virtual phone number\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lwQGvXc12Dc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Different types of numbers<\/h2>\nIn the United Kingdom there are four types of numbers that you can purchase as virtual phone numbers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>City numbers \nThese phone numbers are related to a city, such as (20<\/strong>) for London or (161<\/strong>) for Manchester. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_dialling_codes_in_the_United_Kingdom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">many area codes<\/a> in the United Kingdom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>National numbers \nThese numbers are not related to any city and are mainly used by businesses. National numbers start with (33<\/strong>) or (844<\/strong>). <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Mobile numbers \nThese are regular mobile numbers – but not connected to a SIM card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Toll free numbers \nThese numbers are free for the caller to call – as long as they are calling from within the United Kingdom. Toll free numbers start with 800 or 808. The owner of the phone number pays an extra per minute fee for all calls received.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Who can buy a UK phone number?<\/h2>\nAnyone in the world can buy a UK phone number. You do not need to be a citizen of the United Kingdom or live there to buy one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue-wrapper\">We are required by our providers to know who our subscribers are. Due to this, you are required to submit your address – anywhere in the world – and an ID number. In some cases, you may be asked to provide proof of address and ID.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>What can you do with a virtual phone number in the United Kingdom<\/h2>\nA UK phone number gives you<\/span>\u00a0a local presence in the United Kingdom. Local leads and customers will see that you are available locally, thus enhancing your company’s reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Try free<\/h2>\nYou can try a UK number for a couple of days for free by starting <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/sign-up\/?nrcountry=GBR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a free trial now<\/a>. If you like the way it works, you can keep it.<\/p>\nIf you take no action, the number will be removed automatically and there is no cost for you<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>What does it cost?<\/h2>\nThe cost of having a virtual United Kingdom phone number is based on the following components.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monthly cost \nFrom $2.69<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Calls and forwarding \nCosts as a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/prices\/international-calls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">local call<\/a>. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Optional add-on services \nVoice response and call recording require that you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/plans\">paid plan<\/a> (starts at $9.95 per user and month). This includes free calls, call forwarding, and free phone numbers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"inline cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/sign-up\/?nrcountry=GBR\">GET A UK NUMBER<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-tudor-EjHr26LqfhI-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-35289\" src=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-tudor-EjHr26LqfhI-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-tudor-EjHr26LqfhI-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-tudor-EjHr26LqfhI-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/robert-tudor-EjHr26LqfhI-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Answer calls<\/h2>\nThe easiest way to answer incoming calls to your UK phone number is to forward all calls to your regular mobile phone number or to a landline number.<\/p>\nWhen you receive a forwarded call, you can see the number of the caller – or the virtual number they called – dependent on <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/configure-phone-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your settings<\/a>.<\/p>\nCall forwarding worldwide costs like a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/prices\/international-calls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">regular local call<\/a>.<\/p>\nThere are <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/configure-phone-numbers\/\">many other options<\/a> available for call forwarding, such as answering calls with voice response, sending calls to team members etc.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Make calls<\/h2>\nYou can <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make calls<\/a> from your UK number by using our free <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sonetel.sonetel2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/sonetel-2-0\/id1316979268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/app.sonetel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">web app<\/a>. You can import your regular mobile contacts into the app and call anyone you know with a click.<\/p>\nThe person you call can <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/caller-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see your number<\/a>. You can choose if you want to show one of your Sonetel numbers or your regular mobile number.<\/p>\nYou will be charged <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/prices\/international-calls\/\">local call rates<\/a> for the calls you make.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/james-giddins-ufnZ3kJwgSo-unsplash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-35299\" src=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/james-giddins-ufnZ3kJwgSo-unsplash-1024x812.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/james-giddins-ufnZ3kJwgSo-unsplash-1024x812.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/james-giddins-ufnZ3kJwgSo-unsplash-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/james-giddins-ufnZ3kJwgSo-unsplash-768x609.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>SMS<\/h2>\n<a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SMS<\/a> is supported on mobile numbers. Other types of numbers do not support SMS. You will get incoming SMS delivered by email to your email address.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blue-wrapper\">You cannot send SMS. This is not yet supported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Voice response<\/h2>\nIf you want to add voice response to your phone number (“For sales, press one…”.) you need to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paid plan<\/a>. This gives you access to the “Voice apps”.<\/p>\nYou can easily create <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/how-can-i-create-a-voice-response-menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">menus <\/a>for callers, <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/can-i-add-a-voice-announcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">announcements<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/voicemail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">voicemail<\/a> boxes.<\/p>\nText-to-speech can be used to create the messages to be played to callers. Simply type in the message you want to be converted into an audio message. You can also upload audio files or record new messages with your phone.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Call recording<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/free-call-recording\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Call recording<\/a> is available if you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paid plan<\/a>.<\/p>\nOnly use call recording if you can do it without breaking any laws in the country of the phone number, or in the countries where you – and the person you are talking to – is in.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/alexander-london-iYCCDz049U8-unsplash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-35309\" src=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/alexander-london-iYCCDz049U8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/alexander-london-iYCCDz049U8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/alexander-london-iYCCDz049U8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonetel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/alexander-london-iYCCDz049U8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Subscription options<\/h2>\nHere are the options.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free with Plans \n<a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Premium and Business<\/a> are optional “all-inclusive” plans that are charged per user and month. They include free phone numbers for every user in your team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Pay for it \nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/l\/uk-phone-number\/?nrcountry=GBR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">subscribe<\/a> with monthly renewal, or 1-year or 3-years. The longer the subscription – the lower the monthly cost. You pay in advance for the entire subscription period. You can turn off auto-renewal whenever you want.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n<h2>Most common dialing codes in the UK<\/h2>\nIf you’re planning to get a United Kingdom phone number, it’s worth noting a few common dialing codes. Knowing these will streamline operations and make contacting clients in the UK a breeze. Here we delve into the most common dialing codes and provide some practical tips along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\">\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\">Location<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\">Country code<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\">Area code<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">London<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">UK<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">(20)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">At the forefront, you’ll often encounter (20) when making calls to the capital. This is the area code for London, a thriving business hub where many entrepreneurs base their operations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">Manchester<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">UK<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">(161)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">If contacting individuals or firms in Manchester, you’ll use (161). This vibrant city is the second largest in the United Kingdom; a place where UK phone numbers are in high demand.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">Mobile numbers<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">UK<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">(07), (70)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">For British mobile numbers, the code varies depending on the mobile carrier. Commonly used prefixes include (07) and (70).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">Toll-free numbers<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">UK<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">800, 808<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; border: 2px solid grey;\">Toll-free numbers usually start with 800 or 808. An essential aspect to remember is that, within the United Kingdom, these calls are free for the caller. As a business owner, you consent to pay an extra per-minute fee for all received calls.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h2>VoIP Features of UK Business Phone Number<\/h2>\nLet’s delve into some essential VoIP features you should take note of when using a UK phone number, be it a United Kingdom mobile number, or any other British number. <\/span><\/p>\nRegardless of whether you opt for British mobile numbers or run operations using an England mobile number, these features enhance your professional interactions and simplify the communication process.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SIP devices. \nConnect any standard SIP device to your UK number<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Forward to SIP destination \nForward incoming calls to a SIP address across the Internet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Call Logs \nYour UK phone number comes with a database of call history. You can assess call logs anytime for record-keeping or future reference.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Voicemail \nVoicemail features are available on all UK numbers. These help you manage, store, and access voice messages conveniently. They also provide AI-supported text summaries of voicemail received.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Call Forwarding \nNever miss a call again. This feature redirects the incoming calls from your UK phone number to multiple other numbers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Interactive Voice Response (IVR) \nIVR can be incredibly important to any business. You can customize it for routing caller’s to the right department or person in your organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n<a class=\"inline cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/sign-up\/?nrcountry=GBR\">GET A UK NUMBER<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"235\">Advanced AI Features<\/h2>\nUpgrade your United Kingdom virtual phone number experience with our optional Premium or Business plans (starting at $9.95 per user\/month). In addition to call forwarding, call recording, and voice response, you can also enjoy these advanced AI-powered services:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"1783\">\n<li data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"741\">\nCall Summaries & Transcription<\/strong> Each call you make or receive can be automatically <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/call-summaries\/\">summarized<\/a> in writing. You\u2019ll see key points, a list of agreements, next steps, and a full <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/call-transcription\/\">transcript<\/a>\u2014ensuring that you never miss an important detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1051\">\nCustomer Call Analysis<\/strong> Our AI assigns each customer call a score from 1 to 5, indicating how well the conversation went. You\u2019ll also receive instant <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/customer-call-analysis\/\">feedback<\/a> about what could have been done differently to achieve an even better outcome\u2014helping you continuously improve your customer interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1270\">\nDraft Follow-up Emails<\/strong> After each call, we\u2019ll provide a suggested <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/follow-up-email\/\">follow-up email<\/a> you can send to the customer. This makes your business look more professional while reducing the risk of misunderstandings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1551\">\nAI Voicemail Summaries<\/strong> When someone leaves you a voicemail, you\u2019ll automatically receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/ai-helper\/ai-voicemail-summaries\/\">summary<\/a> of the message, including mood analysis and a complete transcript. This helps you decide how urgently you need to respond, without having to listen to the entire audio.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Are there any limitations?<\/h2>\nYes, there are different limitations, depending on what type of subscription you have.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/telephony\/are-there-limitations-with-phone-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phone number limitations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sonetel.com\/en\/help\/help-topics\/plan\/what-are-the-limitations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plan limitations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nPhoto by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@ashkya?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Robert Tudor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@jimmediaart?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">James Giddins<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/united-kingdom?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Have your own phone number in the UK for a few dollars per month. 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