Number porting

Keep your existing phone number by switching it to us

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Bring your number with you

Port your existing phone number to us quickly and easily, so you can keep the number your customers, friends and family already know

Keep Your Number, Upgrade Your Service
Porting your number to Number People means you can keep your existing landline or VoIP number while enjoying all the features and flexibility we offer—no need to notify contacts of a new number or lose valuable customer connections.

How Number Porting Works
Porting a number is a simple process, much like transferring your mobile number between networks. First, sign up for a free account with a temporary number. Once you’re set up, go to the ‘Number Porting’ section in your online customer portal to submit your port request.

Our team will take it from there, working directly with your current provider to complete the transfer. You’ll be kept updated through your dashboard as the request progresses.

What to Expect
The porting process typically takes around 14 days, depending on how quickly your current provider responds. Once complete, your number will appear in your portal, ready for you to use with call routing, VoIP/SIP services, and call bundles, so you can receive calls for free and make outbound calls using your ported number.

  • Keep your existing number, no need to update contacts or business materials.

  • Move your number without downtime or disruption.

  • Use VoIP/SIP, call routing, and bundles with your ported number.

  • Take calls on any device, wherever you are.

  •  Stay informed with real-time updates in your customer portal.

  • Full functionality as soon as the port completes.

  • We’re here to help at every step of the porting process.

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Every number includes

60 free minutes

to forward calls, every month

Every VoIP user includes

60 free minutes

for outbound calling, every month

The bundled free minutes can be used against standard UK landline and mobiles, along with a select range of international landlines. To check if your destination is included, please use the rate checker on the rate checker page

Choose the right plan for your needs

Pick from simple call forwarding, full VoIP calling, or a flexible combination of both, all with easy setup, no contracts and monthly pricing

Call Forwarding
plan

Send calls through to any landline or mobile number

A Local or National phone number

All free features included

One Call Group included

Get 60 minutes free call forwarding every month

Instant set up

No contract

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The VoIP
plan

Receive and make calls through our VoIP app or compatible device

A Local or National phone number

All free features included

Free incoming calls

60 minutes of outbound calls included

Instant set up

No contract

Forwarding

& VoIP

Get the flexibility of having call forwarding & using VoIP

A Local or National phone number

All free features included

One Call Group included

Get 60 minutes outbound & 60 minutes call forwarding

Instant set up

No contract

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Why choose a Number People Virtual Phone Number?

Five Stars

Here’s what our customers think...

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Excellent all round - Highly recommended

Easy to use online portal, excellent customer service while being the cheapest provider I have found for VoIP number to use for my startup business.  I like that as my business grows the upgrade options are reasonable and remain affordable.  I would highly recommend Number People.

Really Excellent

Fast, friendly and professional. The easiest way of keeping your landline number active when switching to a wifi-only provider.  Highly recommended!

I wouldn't consider another provider

Been utilising numberpeople.co.uk reliably for about 3 years across circa 30 phone numbers.  Fees do quite add up some months but still provide value.  Their services are a utility and I wouldn't consider another provider.

First Class Service

Professional, prompt and flexible.  In a crowded market, the Number People really stood out.  Although we've only experienced set up so far, we would unhesitatingly recommend them.