Keep Your 0118 Landline Number Without Any Contract
Not ready to give up your Reading number, but no longer need a landline? With Number People, you can hold onto your number and take calls however you like and, without a physical phone or big bills.
Whether you're downsizing, relocating, or going mobile-only, we’ll help you keep your 0118 number and forward calls to your mobile, VoIP setup, or 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 Reading 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?
- Long-time Reading 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 0118 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 Reading Landline Number Without the Hassle
Don’t lose your familiar number - switch to Number People today and keep your 0118 number.
FAQs: Keeping a Landline Number in Reading
Q: Can I keep my current landline number?
A: Yes, in most cases we can port your existing Reading 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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