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Buy your perfect phone number with Phonate

Choose from a wide range of business phone numbers, available instantly and designed to work seamlessly with your communications setup.

  • Instant set-up
  • One-off payment — no contract
  • Point calls wherever you need them
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A man at an office desk taking a call on a corded desk phone, seen between two monitors.

Which kind of number do you need?

Every one of them routes to the same places — a desk phone, a mobile, or a laptop.

  • 01 & 02

    Geographic

    • A local area code — 020 for London, 0161 for Manchester
    • A presence in a place whether or not you have an office there
    • Divert calls to a mobile, a desk phone or a laptop
    View numbers about Geographic numbers
  • 03

    Non-geographic

    • Not tied to any particular town
    • Costs the caller the same as an 01 or 02 call
    • Counts towards a caller’s inclusive mobile and landline minutes
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  • 0800 & 0808

    Freephone

    • Free for the caller to ring, paid for by you
    • Removes call cost as a reason not to get in touch
    • Well suited to sales lines and customer support
    Enquire about Freephone numbers
  • 084

    Business rate

    • One national number under a single memorable prefix
    • May carry a per-minute charge to the caller
    • Often used for service, enquiry or support lines
    Enquire about Business rate numbers
  • 087 & 09

    Premium rate

    • Charges the caller a set rate per minute or per call
    • The rate is set within Ofcom’s rules for the range
    • Used for paid-for advice lines, competitions and similar services
    Enquire about Premium rate numbers

  • Memorable & gold numbers

    • Repeating or patterned digits that are easy to remember
    • Easy to put on a van, an advert or a business card
    • Availability is limited and changes constantly
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How it works

  1. Pick your number

    Filter by area code, number type and style, then choose the one you want.

  2. Send your request

    Tell us where to reach you. We confirm the number is yours and hold it while we do.

  3. Point it anywhere

    Send calls to a mobile, a desk phone or a laptop, and change it whenever you like.

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2027 PSTN Switch-off

The UK’s traditional phone network is being retired in 2027, including business phones, alarms, and broadband delivered via copper lines.

If your business still relies on PSTN or ISDN, now is the time to plan ahead. Future-proof your communications and help you avoid last-minute disruptions.

What you need to know

  • PSTN and ISDN lines are being retired by 31 January 2027
  • Most traditional phone systems will need upgrading or replacing.
  • The switch affects phone lines, broadband, fax, lift lines, alarm systems, and more

Not sure what to do next?

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What is a virtual phone number?
A number that is not tied to a physical phone line. Calls to it are forwarded wherever you choose — a mobile, a desk phone, or a laptop — and you can change that at any time.
Can I keep my existing number?
In most cases yes, by porting it across from your current provider. Get in touch with your current account details and we will tell you whether your number can move.
How quickly can I use a new number?
A new number bought through the site is set up straight away — there is no engineer visit and no site survey. Porting an existing number takes longer, because your current provider has to release it.
What does it cost to call an 03 number?
Calls to 03 numbers cost the same as calls to 01 and 02 numbers, and count towards inclusive minutes on mobile and landline packages. The exact rate is set by the caller’s own provider, not by us.
Can I have more than one number on the same phone?
Yes. You can point several numbers at the same handset — a local number and a freephone number, for instance — and tell them apart by how each one announces itself.
Do I need a phone system to use one?
No. A number can forward to a mobile on its own. If you later want call routing, voicemail, IVR or reporting, the same number works with our cloud telephony service.