How Can I Port my Landline Number to VoIP?

For those of you who have heard about VoIP, you’ll know what amazing benefits it can bring. For those of you who may not have heard about VoIP, here is a brief overview of what VoIP is, why you need it, and how to port your landline number to VoIP.

What is VoIP?

VoIP is one of the best communication inventions to date. For businesses, it can be even more amazing.

VoIP stands for Voice over Internet

Protocol which essentially means you can get phone service over the internet. If you have a reasonable quality internet connection, you can get phone service delivered through your internet connection, rather than from your phone company.

Some people use

VoIP to complement their traditional phone service since VoIP is very affordable and each type has their main features.

Why do you need VoIP?

VoIP has transformed the lives of many business owners across the UK by doing one simple thing – allowing the use of virtual phone numbers. The benefits of this are endless. Firstly, as mentioned earlier, in general, VoIP costs less than traditional phone services.

It also means you make a lot of savings when it comes to making phone calls abroad. These are often cheaper than using traditional calling when you use VoIP. This is perfect for a business which is looking to expand internationally.

Secondly, VoIP has made having a virtual telephone number possible. These are numbers that use cloud services to reach a phone of your choice. The number that someone rings to connect with you will not be the same as your real number.

As a result, you can keep your existing landline number if you need to move premises suddenly, or if your work requires you to move around a lot. A virtual landline number looks more professional than a mobile number and might be the best option for those looking to advertise their business in a way that makes customers trust them. It also gives you a bit of protection.

Handing out your own phone number to people you don’t know can be dangerous. It could lead to them breaching your data. Having a virtual phone number prevents this, and you can rest assured your information is safe.

How can you port your landline number to VoIP?

Porting your landline number to VoIP is easy with the help of an experienced company, like Smart Numbers. If you want to keep the same landline number as your old premises, all you have to do is check with your current telephone provider whether you are able to transfer the number. There could be some charges involved with this, so it is good to be prepared.

Then, once you have done that, get in contact with Smart Numbers, who will move your business landline to VoIP for no extra cost. Get in touch today on 03450 178 179 to take the first step towards a more flexible and more secure business.