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 Sunderland - even if you’re living on the other side of the world. Our simple call forwarding setup means your 0191 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 Sunderland chasing paperwork to HMRC trying to reach you, having a working 0191 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
Q: Why would I want a Virtual Call Forwarding Service in Sunderland if I don’t live there?
A: Keeping a local number helps you stay familiar and accessible to contacts, clients, or family in Sunderland, 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 Sunderland
- Perfect for remote workers, expats, and travellers alike
- Use with multiple devices and update settings online 24/7
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 Sunderland number moves with you. No missed calls. No confusion. Just seamless communication, wherever life takes you.
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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 Sunderland. Setting up your 0191 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 Sunderland number and you won’t miss a thing.
Keep Control Without the Complexity
We’re not complicated - we don’t make or handle the calls for you, we simply make sure you never miss one. With our reliable Virtual Call Forwarding Service solution, your 0191 number in Sunderland stays active and visible to callers, while you decide exactly where those calls go. Whether that’s your mobile, another landline, or our VoIP app, you stay in control of your communications without the need for call centres or third-party answering services. It’s seamless, smart, and designed to keep your connections simple and direct.
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Global Convenience, Local Familiarity
Our service brings the best of both worlds: the recognisability of your Sunderland 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.