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 Southampton - even if you’re living on the other side of the world. Our simple call forwarding setup means your 0238 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 Southampton? 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 0238 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: Why would I want a Virtual Call Forwarding Service in Southampton if I don’t live there?
A: Keeping a local number helps you stay familiar and accessible to contacts, clients, or family in Southampton, even if you've moved.
Q: Can I change my call forwarding settings later?
A: Yes, you can log into your dashboard at any time to change where your calls are forwarded.
Q: Is this service suitable for personal use?
A: Absolutely. Many customers use our Virtual Call Forwarding Service service to keep in touch with local contacts while living elsewhere.
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
Why People Love Using a Virtual Call Forwarding Service
- Stay reachable to UK-based services, friends, and family
- Avoid roaming fees and awkward international dialling when using our app
- Look and sound like you're still based in Southampton
- Perfect for remote workers, expats, and travellers alike
- Use with multiple devices and update settings online 24/7
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 Southampton 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 0238 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 Southampton. Setting up your 0238 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 Southampton number and you won’t miss a thing.
Your Connection to Southampton, Made Simple
For many of our customers, their Southampton 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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Your Southampton Number, Working Smarter
You don’t need to give up your trusted 0238 number just because your life has moved on. With our flexible Virtual Call Forwarding Service options, you can forward calls seamlessly and keep answering from anywhere. No complicated installs, no missed opportunities, just your Southampton number, working smarter in the background.