Keep your 0117 Landline Number - But Without a Contract
Don’t want to lose your Bristol landline number but no longer need a physical home phone? With Number People, you can keep your number and stay connected, without any need for a traditional landline or expensive contract. Whether you're moving house, cutting costs, or just no longer use a physical phone, we’ll help you keep your 0117 number and forward calls directly to your mobile, VoIP phone, or even app.
- Friends and local services still use it to contact you
- Avoid the hassle and cost of a BT line or home handset
- Calls reach you directly on mobile or app
- A smart choice if you're relocating or reducing bills
- Your Bristol number stays yours, even from afar
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
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
Who Is This For?
- People who’ve had a Bristol landline for years and want to keep the number alive
- Families moving to mobile-only setups but still need a trusted landline for relatives
- Those moving out of area who want to keep a Bristol contact number
- Customers who want to simplify their phone setup
- Anyone cancelling their landline service but not ready to let go of the number
- Anyone who wants a cheaper alternative to some of the bigger suppliers but still wants a Virtual Landline Number
How It Works
- Pick a 0117 number or move your current one to Number People
- Forward calls wherever suits you - mobile, VoIP, or landline
- Handle voicemail and settings quickly online at any time
- No contract and no hardware required - simple as that
Start here today
Use our easy number selector to find your new number
Other reasons to get an virtual phone number FREE from Number People
Swap Your Home Phone for Virtual Landline Number, and Keep Your Old Number!
No contracts, no cables – just your 0117 number forwarded wherever you need.
FAQs: Keeping a Landline Number in Bristol
Q: Can I keep my current landline number?
A: Yes, in most cases we can port your existing Bristol landline number to us. Just get in touch to check.
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Q: Do I need a home phone or landline to use it?
A: No. Your number is virtual and works by forwarding calls to your chosen device. No equipment needed.
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Q: What happens to incoming calls?
A: You choose where they go - your mobile, another landline, VoIP, or even straight to voicemail.
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Q: Can I still receive calls from relatives or the GP on this number?
A: Yes, it works just like a standard landline from the caller’s point of view.
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Q: Can I turn it off if I don’t need it for a while?
A: You can cancel at any time, no long-term commitment or pesky expensive contracts required.
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