{"id":125649,"date":"2020-02-18T14:30:39","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T14:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=125649"},"modified":"2024-02-19T15:51:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T15:51:51","slug":"virtual-landlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/phone-systems\/virtual-landlines\/","title":{"rendered":"Best virtual landline providers 2024: guide for small businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Startups.co.uk is reader supported – we may earn a commission from our recommendations, at no extra cost to you and without impacting our editorial impartiality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]Our in-depth research finds the best virtual landline for SMEs is 8×8<\/strong>. Scoring an overall 4.7 out of 5 in our analysis,<\/strong> its sophisticated, easy-to-use softphone app has a generous range of features including call queue, call recording, and call forwarding – all of which can be managed without any devices or hardware.\n

8×8 is one of the best VoIP services<\/a><\/strong> a business can choose. But it’s important to research every market option. Exact fees and setup costs vary sharply depending on the provider; and your software budget is a crucial consideration in today’s inflationary environment. Below, we compare some of the best virtual landline providers:[\/vc_column_text]\n <\/p>

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  1. 8×8<\/strong><\/a> – Best overall virtual landline provider for small businesses<\/li>\n
  2. Vonage<\/strong><\/a> – Best small businesses wanting a cheap, easy-to-use system<\/li>\n
  3. bOnline<\/strong><\/a> – Best for flexibility of using out and about<\/li>\n
  4. Dialpad<\/strong><\/a> <\/b>– Best for SMEs wanting access to a huge feature list<\/li>\n
  5. RingCentral<\/strong><\/a> <\/b>– Best option for customer helpline services<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Don’t overspend – you can click any of the links above to begin comparing fees on virtual landline providers for your own business’s size and needs.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]In today’s hybrid world, virtual phone numbers are popular with businesses that aren’t based in a physical office space, but still need a port of call for clients and customers. Amid a recession, the last thing you want to do is to waste time and money setting up a virtual landline system that won’t enable you to scale your business.\n

    The most important factor in these times of rising overheads is cost<\/strong>, and choosing the best value setup for your business is key. We’ve designed a 🔍free cost comparison tool<\/strong><\/a> to give you personalised virtual landline pricing quotes for your company. This service takes just minutes, there are zero obligations on your part, <\/strong>and it can save you money<\/strong> by helping you pick the best value provider for your needs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Read on for a detailed breakdown of the best virtual landline providers, which we assessed based on cost, scalability, and inbound communication features. You’ll also find an explainer on how virtual landlines work, and the benefits of a virtual landline system for businesses.[\/vc_column_text]\n <\/p>

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    \n \n \n The Big Switch Off: are you prepared? <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
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    Be aware that by the end of 2025, all phone landlines<\/strong> will be phased out in the UK. Every small business will need to switch to a VoIP provider as part of the Big Switch Off.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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