Virtual landline number

Get a UK virtual landline number that works on the mobile and desktop you already use: a new number, without a new mobile, or SIM. With Rinkel, you keep work and personal calls separate, look professional with a business landline, and stay reachable.

  • New number, same phone
  • Use your landline number on mobile and desktop
  • Starting from £7.99 a month

What is a virtual landline number?

A virtual landline number is a business phone number that looks like a traditional landline, but works through a modern phone system instead of a fixed desk phone. Calls are answered on your mobile or desktop, so your business keeps a professional landline image while you stay flexible.

  • Multiple numbers on your existing mobile
  • Reliable calls on your current network
  • Compatible with WhatsApp Business

Why choose a virtual landline number for your business?

You’re not short of options when it comes to securing a business landline for mobile, so why choose Rinkel?
 

  • Keep your personal mobile number private
  • Look more professional with a UK landline number
  • Take business calls on mobile and desktop
  • Set business hours so you're only reachable when you choose
  • Forward calls to colleagues as your team grows
  • Use call menus and call transfer for a more professional setup
  • Connect to WhatsApp Business
  • Start in minutes — no desk phones, no engineer visits, no contracts

Virtual landline to mobile

With Rinkel, your virtual landline forwards business calls to the mobile you already use. You can see when a call comes in on your landline number. You can also take calls from desktop via the Rinkel webphone, so you're not tied to one device or location.

Making calls: open the dialpad, type in a number and hit call. You'll receive an incoming call from us; answer the call and your outgoing call will begin. Your customer will see your landline number.

Taking calls: incoming calls arrive on your mobile like any other call — just pick up. Choose whether to show your 'Rinkel-number' or the caller's number as your caller ID.

Phone-tastic features your virtual landline comes with

Securing a virtual business landline with Rinkel means you get access to some top-notch features:
 

  • An intuitive mobile app and web portal for managing your business number(s)

  • Post-convo call recordings directly in the Rinkel app

  • Custom voicemails, call queues and hold music for callers

  • Call forwarding and transfers to others in your business

  • Business hour setting for custom availability

  • A webphone for making and taking calls on desktop

  • WhatsApp Business compatibility

  • Optional AI insights that analyze and summarize your business calls

Buy a virtual landline number

Not a fan? Not a worry. Our 30-day money-back guarantee lets you try Rinkel and get your money back if it’s not for you.
First number for free with your subscription. 10% discount on Yearly subscriptions.

essential first month
50% off
now £ 3.⁹⁹ 3.⁵⁹
user / month
normally £ 7.⁹⁹ 7.¹⁹
order
  • calls: £0.05 p/Min.
  • a business number
  • call forwarding
  • webphone
  • WhatsApp Business
  • business voicemail
  • status
  • international calls
professional first month
50% off
now £ 5.⁹⁵ 5.³⁹
user / month
normally £ 11.⁹⁹ 10.⁷⁹
order
  • unlimited calls *
  • a business number
  • call forwarding
  • webphone
  • WhatsApp Business
  • business voicemail
  • status
  • international calls
  • custom greeting
  • business hours
  • call waiting
  • transferring
  • API integrations
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expert first month
50% off
now £ 7.⁹⁹ 7.¹⁹
user / month
normally £ 15.⁹⁹ 14.³⁹
order
  • unlimited calls *
  • a business number
  • call forwarding
  • webphone
  • WhatsApp Business
  • business voicemail
  • status
  • international calls
  • custom greeting
  • business hours
  • call waiting
  • transferring
  • API integrations
  • user schedule
  • queue + hold music
  • call menu
  • webhooks
  • call recording
custom tailor-made plan
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for businesses with 6 users or more

a scalable phone solution for teams, scale-ups & larger companies

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Get a virtual landline number in three steps

Getting your virtual landline number takes three steps. Once you’re all set, your business landline is ready to use. No lengthy set up, no complicated contracts; just a business line that’s up and running the same day

  • 1 Choose your business number
  • 2 Pick your plan: Essential, Professional or Expert
  • 3 Start making and taking calls straight away

15,000+ entrepreneurs and budding businesses love Rinkel

10

Smart and stylish solution! I've tried a few calling apps, but this one hits the sweet spot between functionality and good design. Worth every penny.

Timothy Hunter
10

Way more professional than what I had before. I needed a UK number to appeal to UK clients and this app helped me with that main problem I had.. I use the personalised voice mail feature on the weekends which I recommend for anyone that needs the break like me :P

Jessie Rosy
10

Literally had my business number set up in minutes. So happy to finally find an app for where I'm at with my business atm, everything else on the market was way too expensive or complicated.

Lizzie Kara
10

No fluff, no confusing menus, just a simple app. Honestly one of the best designed small business tools I’ve found.

Reey 98

Frequently asked questions about landline numbers

What year will landlines be phased out in the UK?

The UK's traditional copper landline network (PSTN) is being switched off on 31 January 2027. After that date, all phone calls in the UK will need to run over digital networks: either VoIP or mobile. If your business still uses a traditional landline, now is a good time to move to a virtual alternative. With Rinkel, you can get a virtual landline number today that works on your existing mobile, without waiting for the switchover.


What is the PSTN switch-off and does it affect my business?

The PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) switch-off is the end of the UK's old copper telephone network, scheduled for 31 January 2027. It affects any business still using a traditional landline connected to the copper network. Virtual landline numbers like Rinkel are not affected: they already run on mobile networks and VoIP, so there's nothing to migrate.


What is the difference between a virtual landline and VoIP?

VoIP (Voice over IP) routes calls through your internet connection. A virtual landline is a broader term: it means a landline number that isn't tied to a physical line. Rinkel uses your existing mobile network for calls on mobile, which is more reliable than VoIP when your Wi-Fi is unstable.


Can I get a virtual landline number without a contract?

Yes. Rinkel offers monthly rolling contracts with no minimum term. If you're not happy within the first 30 days, you get your money back.


How much does a virtual landline number cost in the UK?

With Rinkel, a virtual landline number starts at £7.99 per user per month on the Essential plan. That includes a UK business number, call forwarding, voicemail, WhatsApp Business and international calling. Additional numbers cost £3 per number per month.


How can I get a UK landline number on my mobile?

To get a landline number that you can use on your mobile, you can sign up to Rinkel. It’s a quick, three-step process:

  1. Choose your regional or national number
  2. Pick a plan depending on your needs: Essential, Professional or Expert
  3. Get started and manage your number in the Rinkel app or desktop portal

Other frequently asked questions

Yes, you can use your virtual landline abroad. You can have your Rinkel business line forwarded to a local number (to avoid roaming costs) in over 50 destinations, and continue using Rinkel just as you would in the UK—making and taking business calls at local rates.

Yes! This process is called number porting, and we can help you with it when joining Rinkel. We work with your existing provider to bring your landline to mobile, and you don’t lose connection during the porting process. You can order your Rinkel subscription with number porting here.

 

Yes, you can! You can add numbers to your Rinkel plan for £3 per number per month. All of your business numbers with Rinkel can be managed in the Rinkel mobile app and My Rinkel desktop portal.

Yes, you can! The webphone is easy to use on your desktop computer.