Keep Your UK Number Active, No Matter Where Life Takes You
Leaving the UK doesn’t have to mean leaving your UK number behind. With a Virtual Call Forwarding Service, you can stay connected to friends, family, and services in Leigh - even if you’re living on the other side of the world. Our simple call forwarding setup means your 01942 number can ring anywhere: your mobile, your new home abroad, or even voicemail. You’ll never miss an important call again, and callers won’t need to know you’ve moved.
Got a GP surgery in Leigh? A UK bank account? School on hold for the kids? Many vital services won’t deal with international numbers, but with a Virtual Call Forwarding Service, you don’t need to change anything. Your 01942 number still works as if you never left. It keeps your UK footprint in place, without the complications.
Unlimited Call Forwarding
Unlimited Call Forwarding for your new number for just £10 per month*
International Call Forwarding
Get a UK number which can be forwarded virtually anywhere in the world
Make Outbound Calls
Make outbound calls using your new number as your caller ID
FAQ's
Q: Can I use a Virtual Call Forwarding Service even if I no longer live in Leigh?
A: Absolutely. Our service lets you keep your 01942 number active no matter where you are in the UK or even abroad.
Q: Do you answer calls for me?
A: No, we don’t handle or screen calls. We simply forward them to a destination of your choice, so you’re always in control.
Q: How quickly can I get set up?
A: In most cases, you can be up and running with your new Virtual Call Forwarding Service within a few minutes of signing up.
Speedy set-up
With no hassle or fuss you can quickly activate a telephone number of your choice with no upfront payment
Low call rates
Divert to landlines for 1½ppm. Mobiles for just 7ppm. 0800 numbers cost an additional 7½ppm.
Pre-pay
Top up as and when you need to, or opt for your balance to be topped up automatically – it’s up to you!
No contract
No contract ties, commitments or initial payment required
Mobile portal
Make instant changes, view balance, top up and add more numbers via our mobile portal
Free trial
No initial payment required – test your number for free before you need to top up
What’s Included With Your Virtual 01942 Number
- A personal Leigh number that forwards calls in real time
- Optional voicemail to email, call recording, and time-based routing
- Forward to UK mobiles, international numbers, or VoIP apps
- Keep your number even if you move - no relocation needed
- Affordable monthly rates with no long-term contract
Why Does it Matter? Because Home Still Calls
Just because you’ve moved on, doesn’t mean you’ve moved away from everything. A Virtual Call Forwarding Service keeps that vital connection to Leigh alive. Whether it's family, the NHS, a school, or your bank trying to get in touch, you stay easy to reach on your trusted 01942 landline number - without needing to change SIM cards.
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Start Now and Stay Connected Wherever You Are
You’ve probably got enough going on without worrying about missing calls from the UK. With your Virtual Call Forwarding Service, you can forward calls to any number worldwide, landline, mobile, or VoIP - while keeping your existing presence in Leigh. Setting up your 01942 number takes just minutes, and there’s no hardware, contract, or long-term commitment involved. Whether it’s your GP, school, job application or delivery driver trying to call, they’ll still see a trusted Leigh number and you won’t miss a thing.
Your Connection to Leigh, Made Simple
For many of our customers, their Leigh number is more than digits, it’s a link to friends, family, and everyday services. Our Virtual Call Forwarding Service solution lets you keep that connection alive without tying you down to a landline or physical address. We handle the tech side, so you don’t have to. Whether you’re using your number for personal or professional reasons, it’s your line and it stays yours, no matter where you go.
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Global Convenience, Local Familiarity
Our service brings the best of both worlds: the recognisability of your Leigh landline and the flexibility of modern call forwarding. With a Virtual Call Forwarding Service setup, you can make sure important calls always reach you, even when you’re not local.