Hold On to Your Chelmsford Number - The Simple Way
Still need your Chelmsford landline number but not the old-school setup? Our Virtual Landline Number service keeps it working with zero long-term tie-ins. If you’re leaving the area or leaving landlines behind, we’ll help you forward your 01245 number to any phone that suits you.
- Stay connected with friends, family & local services
- Keep your Chelmsford landline number active without paying BT or installing a handset
- Forward calls to your mobile - no equipment needed
- Ideal for people downsizing, relocating or cutting out unused bills
- Retain your number for personal use, even if you move away from Chelmsford
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?
- Long-time Chelmsford landline users who still want to be reachable by their old number
- People ditching the landline but keeping a number for relatives
- People leaving the area who want to stay connected locally
- Anyone who wants cheaper bills but the same trusted number
- Those saying goodbye to the line rental - but not the number
- Customers looking for a low-cost way to hold on to their number and wanting to try a Virtual Landline Number
How It Works
- Get a 01245 number or move your current landline to us
- Calls forward straight to your mobile, VoIP phone or app
- Control features like voicemail and call routing online
- No contract, no installation – just flexibility
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Use our easy number selector to find your new number
Other reasons to get an virtual phone number FREE from Number People
Keep Your Chelmsford Landline Number Without the Hassle
Don’t lose your familiar number - switch to Number People today and keep your 01245 number.
FAQs: Keeping Your Landline Number in Chelmsford
Q: Can I keep my old Chelmsford landline number?
A: We can usually port your number - just check with us first to be sure.
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Q: Do I need a home phone or landline service?
A: Not at all. Your number becomes virtual and simply forwards to your mobile or another phone.
Q: Where will my calls go?
A: You choose - forward them to your mobile, VoIP, another landline, or even to voicemail using your Virtual Landline Number.
Q: Can I still use it for things like doctors, banks, or family calls?
A: Definitely. From the caller’s end, it works just like any other landline number.
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Q: Is it easy to cancel if I don’t need it anymore?
A: Yes - no contract, no hassle. You can cancel whenever you like.
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