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 Manchester - even if you’re living on the other side of the world. Our simple call forwarding setup means your 0161 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.
If you're planning to spend months (or years) outside the UK, a Virtual Call Forwarding Service is your lifeline to life back home. From estate agents in Manchester chasing paperwork to HMRC trying to reach you, having a working 0161 number means nothing gets lost in translation, or lost at all. It keeps things moving while you explore new places.
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
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
Your Manchester Number, Supercharged
- Local recognition; Keep a familiar 0161 that friends and services trust
- Flexible call forwarding - Send calls to any UK or international number
- Privacy protection - No need to give out personal landline numbers
- No hardware required. Fully cloud-based and works instantly
- Easy setup. Get your Virtual Call Forwarding Service running in minutes
Designed for Life on the Move
You might be working abroad, travelling long-term, or simply setting up a second home - but that doesn’t mean your UK connections should fade. With a Virtual Call Forwarding Service, your Manchester number moves with you. No missed calls. No confusion. Just seamless communication, wherever life takes you.
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Get Set Up in Minutes
Setting up your Virtual Call Forwarding Service is easier than you think with no technical know-how required, no line installation, and no paperwork. You simply pick your preferred 0161 (or port your old number to us), choose where you want your calls forwarded, and go live instantly. It’s ideal for anyone who’s left Manchester but doesn’t want to lose that local connection. Whether you’re abroad, working remotely, or just simplifying your setup, this is a fast, secure, and affordable solution that fits around your needs and lifestyle.
Your Connection to Manchester, Made Simple
For many of our customers, their Manchester 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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