Moving your UK landline from your old provider to a new provider

There's been a lot of talk in the news about BT switching off landlines, and they have pretty much completed that process now. Many people are worried about their numbers sitting in limbo. You might find that your number is still with BT, but they've moved it onto a cloud-based service, similar to 2ndNumber. However, you're likely paying a premium for it. Alternatively, you might be in an area where the landline hasn't been switched off yet, and you're concerned about what will happen to it.

Let's be honest, most people don't use their landline much these days. However, the number is probably stored on some of your friends' and family's phones, and they still call you on it. It might also be registered with your GP, bank, or other services and providers. You don't want to lose it because you've had it for so many years, and many people still rely on it.

What you can do is port that number away from your current provider, whether it's BT, Virgin, or TalkTalk, and move it over to a service like 2ndNumber. BT does offer a product that allows you to move your number to them, but they charge a premium for it. In comparison, 2ndNumber comes in at around £2.50 per month, which includes call minutes and additional features like call diversion at no extra cost.

How to Port Your Number to 2ndNumber

Porting your number to 2ndNumber is a straightforward process:

  1. Visit https://www.2ndNumber.tel/switch.
  2. Click on the "Sign Up Free" button.
  3. Enter your existing landline number (e.g., 01234 567890) and your email address.
  4. Click "Next" to create an account on our system.
  5. Provide some basic information from your current phone bill, such as the provider's name and the address associated with the account.

Within five working days, your number will be in the cloud, and you can make and receive calls through our app or website.

Call Diversion

If you're not sure about using an app or website to access your old landline number, you can set up a permanent call diversion to your mobile number. Here's how:

  1. Log into your 2ndNumber dashboard.
  2. Click on the profile icon (the little cog).
  3. Scroll down to the option to divert your phone.
  4. Turn the divert on and enter your mobile number.
  5. Click "Save," and you're done.

Now, whenever someone calls your landline number, the call will be routed directly to your mobile. You can turn this feature on or off as needed.

Why Choose 2ndNumber?

  • Affordable at just £2.50 per month.
  • Includes 100 minutes of call time every month.
  • No long-term contracts.
  • Additional features like call diversion at no extra cost.

That's it! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us - we look forward to hearing your comments.

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