Keep Your 01743 Number - No Long-Term Contract Required
Want to keep your Shrewsbury 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 01743 number and send calls to your mobile, VoIP device, or an app.
- Stay connected with friends, family & local services
- Keep your Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury 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 01743 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
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Use our easy number selector to find your new number
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Keep Your Shrewsbury Landline Number Without the Hassle
Don’t lose your familiar number - switch to Number People today and keep your 01743 number.
FAQs: Keeping a Landline Number in Shrewsbury
Q: Can I keep my current landline number?
A: Yes, in most cases we can port your existing Shrewsbury 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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