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The Number People blog is here to keep you informed and inspired.  Stay up-to-date with the latest information on virtual numbers, smart call features, and staying connected.

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Happy Birthday to us!

It's our birthday!   It's hard to believe that it's been a whole 12 months since we launched Number People.  So much time and thought was put into the concept and we are so pleased that all the hard work has paid off.   We have had an overwhelming demand for...

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Introducing our Call Whisper Service

Our Call Whisper Service has now been launched.. and it's FREE! The call whisper will play a short message to you (the recipient) before connecting your incoming call.  This will enable you to distinguish between a personal call and a call to your new Number People...

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International Call Forwarding now available!

International call forwarding enables any calls to your telephone number to be forwarded to destinations worldwide. International call forwarding means that no matter which part of the world you live and work from, you can use your Number People UK telephone number...

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New services are coming soon!

We are excited to let you know about 3 fantastic new services which are due to be launched shortly (don't worry, we will keep you informed when they are live!) We have been able to add these new services due to the exceptional demand for our free virtual phone numbers...

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How do mobile landline numbers work?

A pocket landline number or mobile landline numbers are where you can receive a new landline telephone number and route it to your mobile number. This means that businesses can have a fixed line number - but have the flexibility of answering the call whilst you’re out...

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What are ghost telephone numbers?

Often called virtual local numbers, STD area codes or geographic numbers, Number People supply ghost phone numbers for any UK town or city. Our local phone numbers are not attached to a physical telephone line and are virtual cloud based numbers, meaning you don't...

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What is a Virtual Number?

A virtual number, is also sometimes known as DID (Direct inward dial) access number,Virtual Private Number, follow-me number or personal number. It is a telephone number without a directly associated telephone line. These numbers forward incoming calls to one of the...

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KYC Checks: Why We Do Them and How They Protect You

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Why Freelancers Love Virtual Phone Numbers

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