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Virtual mobile number

Mellieman
Mellieman Posts: 2 Newbie
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HI


I'm starting a business and want to have a separate number, but not carry two phones.
Anyone tried


myukvirtualnumber


claims to provide FREE virtual UK mobile number that directs to your phone via VOIP. Also caters for SMS to email delivery.


I know its free, but no good its not reliable/around for long.

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  • Atasas
    Atasas Posts: 753 Forumite
    Data theft and all callers will be spammed
  • d123
    d123 Posts: 8,691 Forumite
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    Mellieman wrote: »
    HI
    I'm starting a business and want to have a separate number, but not carry two phones.
    Anyone tried

    myukvirtualnumber

    claims to provide FREE virtual UK mobile number that directs to your phone via VOIP. Also caters for SMS to email delivery.

    I know its free, but no good its not reliable/around for long.

    Sipgate Basic will give you a free VOIP number that can used via a VOIP app like CSipSimple or Zoiper and also via a conventional landline telephone using an adapter.

    It also allows you to make outgoing calls showing the virtual number as the CLI from 1p per minute.
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  • mgfvvc
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    Mellieman wrote: »
    HI


    I'm starting a business and want to have a separate number, but not carry two phones.

    Would a dual SIM phone suit you?
  • Mellieman
    Mellieman Posts: 2 Newbie
    Already got an Iphone and don't want to change it. Thanks for the suggestion though.
  • Ian011
    Ian011 Posts: 2,432 Forumite
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    Mellieman wrote: »
    Anyone tried myukvirtualnumber ?
    When they issue a phone number, what are the next five digits after the leading zero?
  • d123
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    Ian011 wrote: »
    When they issue a phone number, what are the next five digits after the leading zero?

    Had a quick look at their website and they claim it’s a UK mobile number and not a personal number.

    Slightly more concerning, they say they will disconnect the number if it doesn’t receive at least 30 minutes a month (or pay £5 a month) and no text messages will be forwarded until you receive at least 200 minutes of calls or pay £5.

    I definitely think Sipgate’s free 01xx or 02xx service is a better option.
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  • System
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    Vyke offer extra virtual mobile numbers - it's operated via their app and their numbers appear to be issued by 3.
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