Porting
An introduction to ‘Porting’ – What is it?
Number Porting is a service used when you move your existing landline number from your current provider to a new provider. You would port your phone number if you were moving premises and because your new premises are outside your current Local Exchange Area.
There are many other reasons why you might want to port your phone number away from your existing provider to our network, including but not restricted to:
- To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your phone services by enhancing the available features.
- Significantly reducing the cost of your telephone service and so making your business more profitable.
- When moving to a different town, different part of town, or abroad you want to keep your existing number so you can keep in touch with your customers.
- Your business is located in multiple locations or your staff is working from home or on the move.
- You are unhappy with your current telephone service provider because they do not offer competitive pricing or their feature set.
- Your staff want to make and receive calls using different devices.
- To receive calls from your landline to mobile because you are constantly on the move.
Which handsets and devices are supported by Number Porting?
- Smartphones via app
- PC / Mac app
- Cordless and desktop VoIP handsets
- Existing mobile and landline handlets
How Number Porting Works
Callsure would take over your phone number from your existing provider and move it into the Cloud, allowing you to use your phone number no matter where you are in the world.
We can move your numbers from most providers in the UK and many around the world, including BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Virgin, Vodafone, PlusNet, XLN, Magrathea and Gamma, plus any other service providers using the Openreach platform.
Your number can be pointed at one of our services giving you full control over how and where you receive your calls.
What we can do for you to help you keep your existing phone number
We have a comprehensive range of services available to suit most individuals and businesses including:
- SIP or IAX2 Trunks – this service allows businesses who have their own VoIP PBX to make and receive calls.
If you wish to port a landline number to your mobile number, call us 01753 624 121 today at Callsure or email us with your contact details.
