A virtual number is a phone number that isn’t tied to a physical phone line or SIM card. Instead, it routes calls over the telephone network or Internet, allowing you to answer calls from anywhere – on your mobile, office phone or computer.
At Tamar Telecommunications, we’ve been providing virtual numbers to UK businesses for over 20 years. With more than 15,000 customers nationwide, we help businesses look professional, stay connected and never miss a call.
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When someone dials your virtual number, the call travels through our secure network before connecting to your chosen destination. That could be your mobile, office line or VoIP app.
There’s no hardware to install, and you’ll be setup in less than 2 hours. You can change where calls are diverted, set business hours, or add features such as voicemail, call whisper and holiday settings all from your online control panel.
A customer dials your virtual number → Tamar routes the call instantly → It rings on your mobile or business handset.
Every business has different needs, so we offer a wide range of number types – We have thousands to choose from
Build local trust by advertising a number from your town or city, no matter where your business is based.
Encourage more enquiries with free to call 0800 numbers that make your business look established nationwide.
Switching to virtual numbers unlocks flexibility, control, and a more professional image for growing businesses.
A plumber uses a Mobile Landline Number to look local while answering calls on their mobile.
A marketing agency uses 0333 Call Tracking Numbers to measure which Google Ads campaigns deliver the best ROI.
A nationwide retailer advertises an 0800 Freephone Number to increase inbound calls and customer trust.
You can manage all your settings using your control panel 24×7, giving you complete flexibility.
Traditional landlines have served businesses well for decades, but they come with limits… fixed locations, long installation times, and expensive maintenance. Virtual numbers remove all of that. They look and sound just like standard landlines, but the calls are routed through the cloud, giving you complete freedom over where and how you answer.
Virtual numbers are the modern alternative to traditional phone lines – faster to set up, easier to manage, and perfectly suited to today’s mobile and flexible way of working. Whether you’re starting up or growing fast, Tamar’s virtual numbers give you the reliability of a landline with the freedom of the cloud.
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Traditional Landlines
Virtual Numbers
Setup Time
Installation required
Live within 2 working hours
Location
Fixed to one address
Works anywhere – mobile, office, or abroad
Equipment
Physical line and handset
No hardware needed
Flexibility
One phone per line
Divert to any device or multiple users
Changes
Engineer visits and call-out costs
Fully managed online via the Tamar Control Panel
Scalability
Limited by number of lines
Add or remove numbers instantly
Features
Basic features only
Holiday Settings, Time-based Routing, Voicemail and more
Absolutely. We can port your current number to Tamar free of charge, usually within a few weeks.
Yes, we comply with UK telecommunications standards
Join thousands of UK businesses already using Tamar Telecommunications. Get your new number online in under 2 hours with no setup fees. We’ll even call you to make sure it’s working exactly how you want!
Spoke to someone on the phone super helpful and polite! Amazing offer for 3 months, setup within an hour and works perfectly. Couldn’t be happier.
Ordered at 11am and had a working number by 12:20pm
Superb and fast service!
Thank you
