Getting a UK number low cost ways

TomJG

Hi,

I need a UK number. I might get one or two calls on it only. I don't want to spend much money for it.

I'd prefer it to be a regular UK mobile number or a regular UK landline number.

Any recommended ways?

I could get a SIM, but I guess I'd need to go north of the border to get it. Would prefer something quicker / easier.

I could use Skype, I think. I'd prefer not to have charges for the number since it's unlikely to be used much, though this is not a major issue.

I googled, and found this: http://www.uknumber.co.uk/

...anyone used that, or other such services, that you could recommend, or say to avoid...?

Thanks.

whomitconcerns

http://web1.yac.com/jsp1/yacNo.jsp;jsessionid=FD207D7331BE5E005EDA27018FB5E721

free and I have had one for years. Its a non geographic Uk number starting 07092 can be forwarded to any phone in world.

No set-up, monthly or redirection fees apply
Redirection to 4 UK and international fixed line and UK mobiles
Call forwarding hunt service with support for 3 redirection numbers
Voice to email and voice messaging store
Fax to email
Customisable caller greeting
Web-based control centre
All these features are available for free!

TomJG

thanks whomitconcerns

whomitconcerns

i dont use it much these days but used to have it on business card as a Uk number. works well

Pro Hoc Vice

Three.co.uk they have three at home, so no costs to receive calls and any calls to UK would be in your bundle, should be able to topup if you need to online or with CC on the phone.

http://www.three.co.uk/Discover/Phones/Feel_At_Home?s_search=prodsearch

Another option is Skype with a skypein number, with unlimited landline calls diverted to your phone here should be about 3.99 a month.

http://www.skype.com/en/offers/skype-number/

TomJG

ps: i see with a yac number, callers need to be based in the uk.

does anyone know a similar service but that callers outside the uk could add +44 to, and the call would go through to my irish mobile?

whomitconcerns

not that i am aware of I have had my US friends call me on +447092xxxxxx. But maybe thats changed..sorry

DubTony

whomitconcerns wrote: »

http://web1.yac.com/jsp1/yacNo.jsp;jsessionid=FD207D7331BE5E005EDA27018FB5E721

free and I have had one for years. Its a non geographic Uk number starting 07092 can be forwarded to any phone in world.


All these features are available for free!

These numbers cost a fortune to call if they're still around ... or at least they did in 2007 according to the report below. Your customers won't be happy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/working_lunch/6527127.stm

You could try a call answering service like www.alldaypa.com. They only charge for calls they answer for you, and the text message they send with the caller info.

harney

TomJG wrote: »

Hi,

I need a UK number. I might get one or two calls on it only. I don't want to spend much money for it.

I'd prefer it to be a regular UK mobile number or a regular UK landline number.

Any recommended ways?

I could get a SIM, but I guess I'd need to go north of the border to get it. Would prefer something quicker / easier.

I could use Skype, I think. I'd prefer not to have charges for the number since it's unlikely to be used much, though this is not a major issue.

I googled, and found this: http://www.uknumber.co.uk/

...anyone used that, or other such services, that you could recommend, or say to avoid...?

Thanks.

You could try www.blueface.ie

I used them for years and they were pretty good. It might be worth looking in the VoIP forum on here also.

onedmc

I use sipgate, no monthly charge just a topup fee. Quality better than blueface.

I used an old office address so I have a Northampton number but you can get any area except central London.