Keep Your 0131 Number - No Long-Term Contract Required
Want to keep your Edinburgh landline number but don’t want the line itself? Number People makes it easy to stay connected without a traditional phone or costly contract using our Virtual Landline Numbers. Whether you're moving home, cutting back, or just not using a landline anymore, we’ll help you keep your 0131 number and send calls to your mobile, VoIP device, or an app.
- People already know it – no need to update everyone
- Skip the cost of a landline or bulky home phone
- Take calls on your mobile, app or VoIP setup
- Great if you're moving, streamlining or going mobile-only
- Your Edinburgh number stays live, wherever you are
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 Edinburgh landline users who still want to be reachable
- Families ditching the landline but keeping a number for relatives
- People leaving the area who want to stay connected locally
- Anyone who wants fewer bills but the same trusted number
- Those saying goodbye to the line – but not the number
- Customers looking for a low-cost way to hold on to their Virtual Landline Number
How It Works
- Pick a 0131 Virtual Landline Number number or move your current one to Number People
- Forward calls wherever suits you and whenever suits you - mobile, VoIP, or landline
- Handle voicemail and settings quickly online at any time
- No contract and no hardware required - it’s as simple as can be!
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Keep Your Edinburgh Landline Number Without the Hassle
Don’t lose your familiar number - switch to Number People today and keep your 0131 number.
FAQs: Keeping a Edinburgh Number Without the Line
Q: Can I still use my Edinburgh number if I get rid of the landline?
A: Yes - we can usually transfer it to us as a virtual number. Just ask us to confirm.
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Q: Do I need any special equipment?
A: Not at all. Everything works by forwarding calls to your mobile or another phone you choose as long as you have an internet connection.
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Q: How do calls reach me?
A: You choose where they go - mobile, VoIP, another landline, or voicemail.
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Q: Will my friends, family and services still be able to call me?
A: Yes – they dial your number just like they always have.
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Q: Am I tied into anything?
A: No contracts, no lock-in – you can stop the service any time.
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