Can You Transfer a Landline Phone Number to a Mobile

Moving business premises is possibly one of the most stressful things that occur in life. Just like uprooting your whole business, and moving to a new location, requires a lot of effort, planning and stress. It worsens when you realise you might have to leave your old landline phone number behind and find a new one.

How will your old customers get in contact?

You can’t warn each one of them about the new change, so you start to come to terms with the potential loss of business you will receive. But, you shouldn’t have to. And, the good news is that you don’t have to worry about this.

You can avoid the hassle and keep your existing landline phone number by transferring it to a virtual landline.

How to transfer landline number to mobile or new premise?

A transfer of your landline number to a mobile or new premise is really very easy but often missed by the large phone providers such as BT, Talk Talk and others. Doing so is an easy, quick process that can be used for to both landline and mobile phone numbers. If you are considering transferring your landline number to a mobile, you should check with your current service providers whether this is allowed, or ask if there any additional costs involved.

Then, you can find a virtual landline provider to help set up your landline using your existing number.

How to transfer your landline number to a virtual landline?

When you are registering for your virtual landline number, you can decide between a local, national, or an existing number. This might be the best option for you if your business relies on your original number. If you use your existing landline as a virtual one, your customers won’t be able to tell the difference.

To them, it will appear like they are calling the same number they always have, and it will be the same for you too. All you will need is some additional information, such as your current provider’s name, and proof of ownership for the number you want to transfer.

What are the benefits of transferring to a virtual number?

As mentioned previously, transferring your landline number to a virtual one will prevent any losses in profit from misdirected customers. This makes your life much more straightforward when it comes to moving house or moving your business to new premises. You have the freedom to move about and travel, all while maintaining one convenient number for your customers to get in contact with you.

This is far more professional than using a mobile number which comes across as untrustworthy to potential clients. A virtual landline also saves you money. Your phone number is no longer connected to a physical address.

Therefore, you don’t have to worry about lengthy contracts with big phone companies. At Smart Numbers, our 30-day term means there are no tie-ins or nasty commitments. You are free to do what is best for you.

Get in touch today on 03450 178 179 for more information on our virtual landline deals. We will be more than happy to show you in the right direction.