Give your business a local phone number
Build trust and connect with customers by using a local phone number in the area you serve. With B4BC, setup is quick, flexible, and backed by 24/7 UK support.
What is a local phone number?
A local phone number is a number tied to a specific area code, such as 020 for London or 0161 for Manchester. When customers see that familiar code, they immediately recognise it as local to their region, which builds trust and makes them more likely to call.
Unlike traditional landlines, a local phone number today doesn’t have to be tied to a physical office in that location. With VoIP and cloud phone systems, you can choose any area code you want and have calls routed to mobiles, desk phones, or apps. That means your business can have a strong local presence without actually needing a local office.
How does a local phone number work?
A local phone number works through VoIP or cloud telephony rather than a fixed landline. That means the number looks and feels like a normal local number to your customers, but behind the scenes, it runs over your internet connection.
Calls can be routed anywhere — to your mobile, office desk phone, or even a softphone app on your laptop. You’re not tied to a physical location, so you can handle calls whether you’re in the office, working from home, or travelling.
With B4BC, setting up a local number is quick and easy. You simply choose the area code you want, and we’ll activate it the same day, making it ready to use straight away.
What are the benefits of a local phone number?
A local number does more than connect calls — it helps your business feel familiar, trustworthy, and close to home.
Local phone numbers create immediate trust with potential customers. When someone in Manchester sees a 0161 number or a Birmingham resident spots a 0121 area code, they instantly feel more comfortable making contact. This local presence signals that you understand their area and can provide relevant, personalised service.
You don’t need physical offices in every city to serve customers nationwide. Virtual local phone numbers let you establish a presence in multiple UK regions simultaneously. Whether you’re targeting London, Edinburgh, or Cardiff, you can have local numbers for each area while managing all calls from one central location.
Studies consistently show that local numbers receive higher answer rates than national or mobile numbers. Customers are more likely to pick up calls from local area codes because they appear less like sales calls or spam. This improved connectivity means better customer relationships and increased business opportunities.
Key features of local phone numbers
Modern local numbers do more than look familiar. They connect your business to communities across the UK while giving you powerful tools to manage every call.
1. Wide choice of UK area codes
Pick from a complete list of UK area codes to match the regions you want to serve. Whether you’re building a presence in London (020), Manchester (0161), Birmingham (0121), or anywhere else, we’ll help you find the right fit for your target audience.
2. Call routing to any device
Stay connected wherever you work. Route local number calls to mobiles, desk phones, or softphone apps — even multiple devices at once. This flexibility means you can work from anywhere without missing customer calls.
3. Voicemail to email
If you miss a call, you won’t miss the message. Voicemails are instantly sent to your email inbox as audio files or transcriptions, so you can follow up quickly — even when you’re out of the office.
4. Call tracking and reporting
Understand your call traffic at a glance. Track volumes, peak times, and caller behaviour to make smarter staffing decisions and deliver a smoother customer experience.
5. Same-day setup
Need to get up and running fast? We can activate your local phone number the same day, so you can start receiving calls without delay — no lengthy installations or downtime.
6. CRM integrations
Connect your phone system with your customer database. Our local numbers integrate with popular CRMs, so call data, notes, and follow-ups are automatically captured, helping your team respond faster and build better relationships.
Who needs a local phone number?
Show customers you’re part of their community with an area code they recognise and trust. A local number instantly makes your business feel more approachable and established — even if you’re operating remotely or from a different region. It’s a simple way to build credibility and attract more local enquiries.
You don’t need to open physical offices to grow your footprint. Local phone numbers let you establish a presence in new areas quickly and affordably. Add multiple regional numbers and manage them all from a single platform — perfect for testing new markets or supporting national sales teams.
Make it easier and more affordable for customers to get in touch. Local numbers reduce barriers to calling, especially for people who prefer to avoid premium-rate or mobile numbers. It helps boost call volumes, improve first-contact resolution, and create a better all-round experience.
Assign each location or branch its own local number to make it easier for customers to reach the right team. Behind the scenes, all calls can be managed centrally with shared features like reporting, voicemail handling, and CRM integration. It keeps things simple and scalable as you grow.
Why choose B4BC for your local number?
Award-winning service
We’re recognised across the UK for outstanding customer service. With 300+ five-star reviews on Google, businesses trust us to keep them connected.
24/7 UK-based support
Our friendly support team is based in the UK and available around the clock. You’ll always speak to a real person, never an automated system.
Same-day setup
Need your local phone number quickly? We can get you set up and running the very same day in most cases.
Reliable and secure network
With 99.999% uptime, you can count on us for dependable connectivity. Your calls will always get through when they matter most.
CRM integrations
Our local numbers link directly with your CRM, so you can connect calls with customer records and improve follow-up.
All-in-one VoIP solutions
Your local number is part of our VoIPSure platform, which also includes features like voicemail to email, call recording, and call routing. One provider, everything you need.
What our customers say
Matthew Burton
I have used B4BC for almost 6 years now with my existing business & when it came to setting up my broadband / phone provisions for a new business I went straight to B4BC. These guys have exceptional customer service & take all the stress off your plate so you can focus on the million other things you need to take care of within your business. Could not recommend any higher!
Krishna Pariyar
B4BC has been the best system that I have used so far. They have solutions for every business phone system. The app works on both the desktop and phone, which have made operations convenient. Their support is great with response time and requests. And it’s really easy to reach the Account Manager through email, website chat support, phone and support ticket.
Dan Hall
I would highly recommend anyone to use B4BC for their phone and broadband needs. We have recently moved over to a VoIP system and the whole service from start to finish has been excellent.
Esther Wakeman
Absolutely thrilled with my experience after dealing with Best 4 Business. Not only have they saved our business a significant amount of money, but it has been a breeze to do. Efficient and friendly team.
Darren Lashford
Use B4BC for all our telecoms and its a breath of fresh air compared to who we used before. Recently moved our energy management through them and I’m equally as impressed. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend them.
Sarah Lowe
Fortunately getting in touch with the team at Best 4 Business is very easy, there are no long call queues so you’re not left on hold for ages & you don’t have to go through lots of different options before being connected to an actual person. The issues I have experienced have been dealt with immediately.
Conor Alexander
We’ve been working with B4BC for many years and they’ve consistently been a pleasure to deal with. Most recently, they upgraded our broadband and phone system – everything was handled smoothly and went exactly as planned.
Philip Wright
Working with Best 4 Business on a Communication system plan that provided modern solutions has been an absolute pleasure. The information afforded, depth of knowledge and flexibility provided was perfect for our future business requirements.
Mark James Morsley
Changing my entire office phone system and broadband is no small task, in fact it’s quite daunting. However luckily or really thanks to Google I found Best4 Business. These guys at B2B are just brilliant! I now have a new VOIP phone system, massively quick broadband, great phones, ongoing support and I have saved nearly £200 a month. Happy owner!!
Stuart Turley
Excellent service and support from these guys. It makes a change to be able to actually talk to someone when you require help without jumping through hoops, I would highly recommend them.
Matthew McKenna
Fantastic service from Best 4 Business Communications. I found this company online on Tuesday and within 2 days they had an engineer on site! We had been unable to get BT in for four weeks now.
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I wholeheartedly recommend B4BC as an internet solution provider. Their outstanding customer service, technical expertise, everyday support make them the ideal partner. Thank you, B4BC, for your unwavering support and for keeping me connected every day!
Ready to grow your local presence?
Get local phone numbers that help your business feel closer to your customers. With B4BC, it’s easy to create a presence in any part of the UK without losing that personal, friendly feel. We’ll help you choose the right area codes, set everything up, and make sure you’re ready to take calls fast.
Get in touch today and let’s find the perfect local number for your business.
Local phone number FAQs
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eYes. With number porting, you can bring your current phone number into most modern phone systems while also adding new local numbers for different regions. This means you don’t lose the number your customers already know, but you gain the flexibility to expand into new areas.u003c/spanu003e
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eMost local phone numbers can be activated within a few hours. In some cases, depending on the area code and availability, it may take up to 24 hours. With B4BC, our team works to get you up and running the same day so you can start taking calls quickly.u003c/spanu003e
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eNo. Local phone numbers are virtual, so they don’t require separate physical lines. Instead, they run over your internet connection using VoIP technology. This reduces costs and complexity, while allowing you to manage multiple numbers easily through one system.u003c/spanu003e
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eYou can often request a specific number, though availability depends on the area code. Providers usually offer a selection of numbers to choose from within your preferred region. B4BC will guide you through your options so you can pick the number that best suits your business.u003c/spanu003e
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eLocal phone numbers aren’t tied to a fixed address, so you can keep using them even if you move. This flexibility means you won’t lose touch with existing customers, and you can add new local numbers for your new area to expand your reach further.u003c/spanu003e
u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eYes, you can have local phone numbers for as many UK areas as you need. All of them can be managed within the same phone system, so administration stays simple. This is perfect for businesses that want to appear closer to customers across the country.u003c/spanu003e
