A Virtual Business Number for Your UK Business
Get a dedicated UK business number that works on your existing mobile. No landline, no hardware, no engineer visit — just a professional number ready in minutes.
What is a Virtual Business Number?
A virtual business number is a dedicated phone number that works over the internet instead of a traditional phone line. Unlike a landline, it's not tied to a physical office or a specific SIM card. Calls to your business number are simply routed to your existing mobile, laptop or desktop, so you can answer them wherever you are. To your customers, nothing changes—they still see a professional business number with a local, mobile or freephone prefix. Behind the scenes, you benefit from modern features like voicemail, call forwarding, SMS and business hours, all without needing a second phone or expensive telecoms equipment.
It's a simple, affordable way to separate your work and personal life while giving your business a more professional image.
Choose Your UK Business Number
Local (01/02)
Give your business a local presence with an area code customers recognise.
e.g. 0207, 0161, 0121
Mobile (07)
A mobile number that signals you're available and easy to reach.
e.g. 07700 000000
Freephone (0800)
Let customers call you for free — great for customer service.
e.g. 0800 000 0000
Why Use a Virtual Business Number?
- —Keep personal and business calls separate
[Explain the benefit — know when a call is business before you answer, maintain work-life balance.]
- —Look more professional
[Explain: a dedicated business number builds trust with customers — better than giving out your personal mobile.]
- —No landline or hardware needed
[Explain: works on your existing mobile or via the browser — no engineer, no contracts, no upfront costs.]
- —Ready for the PSTN switch-off
Traditional landlines are being switched off by 2027. PSTN switch-off guide.
More Than Just a Number
Every Connecton business number comes with a full suite of features — not just a number to ring on.
- —Call screening — know it's a business call before you answer
- —Call forwarding to your mobile or any number
- —Business voicemail with transcription
- —SMS messaging from your business number
- —Appointment reminders
Common Questions
Can I keep my existing business number?
Yes. If you already have a business phone number, there's usually no need to change it. Through a process called number porting, you can transfer your existing number to Connecton, allowing you to keep the number your customers already know and trust. That means no updating your website, business cards, Google Business Profile or marketing materials. Once the transfer is complete, your number will work just like any other Connecton number, with all the benefits of a modern virtual phone system.
Does it work on my existing phone?
Absolutely. Connecton works on both iPhone and Android, so there's no need to buy a new handset or carry a second phone. Simply install the app on your existing device and start taking business calls. Your personal and business communications stay separate, while everything is managed from the phone you already use every day.
How is this different from a second SIM card?
A second SIM card gives you another phone number, but that's about where the benefits end. You'll usually need an additional mobile contract, and depending on your phone, you may have to manage two SIMs or even carry a second device. Connecton is different. It gives you a dedicated business number that works over the internet, with professional features like voicemail, call forwarding, SMS and business hours built in. There's no physical SIM, no long-term contract, and you can change or cancel your plan whenever you need to.
Get Your Virtual Business Number Today
Choose your number, pick a plan, and start using Connecton in minutes. From £15/month.