Fixed Number Anywhere?

[Overthehedge]

Hi All,

I am out of the office a lot so can only use my mobile, however it doesn't look professional to only have a mobile number and not a direct landline. I have been looking at 02's Fixed Number Anywhere and this is perfect for what I am after; Unfortunately though it looks like they are no longer offering this? Is there anywhere else I can get a service such as this without paying a lot of money having a fixed line and then having to divert it?

Regards,

Sam

 

[Alan]

Yes, voice over IP (VOIP) providers do this.

The one most recommended on this forum, and we use, is http://voipfone.co.uk

geographic lines £2.40inc VAT a month.

Lots of options, including having a softphone on your smartphone so you don't end up paying redirect fees.

 

[solutionsgroup]

Sorry to seemingly write straight after Roibot again but I'd second this recommendation.

 

[cjd]

O2 dropping the 'landline number for your mobile' product tells you that it's not profitable to do that kind of service - at least not the way they charged for it.

Our divert service is chargeable so you at least know it's not going to get closed down once the number is all over your stationery.

Info here:
http://www.voipfone.co.uk/Call_Forwarding_And_Divert.php

In a month or so we'll have an app that diverts calls automatically when you move away from your office so you don't have to switch the divert on and off manually.

 

[simonclark123]

Hi Sam

This can be done on either Orange Business (Pocket Landline) or Vodafone Business (One Net Express).

I am an Orange and Vodafone Dealer, so am happy to discuss further should you wish (please email me).

Best Regards

Simon Clark at Business Telecoms dot com

 

[leemason]

Voipfone are great for such services. Remember though that any calls diverted to your mobile will incur call charges at their mobile rate.

 

[ITsoldUK]

In a month or so we'll have an app that diverts calls automatically when you move away from your office so you don't have to switch the divert on and off manually.

OT...make sure you announce this cjd.

Dont wanna miss that one.

BOT...

Carry on

 

[Tamar Telecommunications]

Hi,

Yes you have both Orange and Voda that do a similar service to O2. I can't remember which one of them I spoke to, however their service is for up to 1,000 minutes a month under their fair use policy. Worth checking as if you find that you do more minutes as your business grows, you may run into difficulty.

You have the VoIP options as already mentioned and then the call forwarding options direct to your mobile.

We provide a similar service at £3 a month and 8p a minute. Worth having a look around at all your options.

Feel free to contact myself should you want to have a chat about the various options we can provide.

All the best,

Jamie

 

[BusinessTeam]

Good morning,

Definitely worth looking at www.voipfone.co.uk they receive lots of very positive recommendations on this and other forums in terms of quality and service.

Best wishes

Richard

 

[Overthehedge]

Thanks everyone, I will certainly check out Voipfone as it sounds the most suitable product for what I am after

Kindest Regards,

Sam

 

[AlexanderR]

You can also get a landline number on skype, and if your using 3G, you can use skype via the phone, only paying for data.

I'm not sure if other mobile companies/smartphones have skype, but it's a great idea.