Question
What features or limitations do the different UK number ranges have?
Applies To
- UK Numbers
Answer
Vonage offers various options with regards to UK Virtual Numbers. Each has a distinctive feature set so you can enable the numbers you feel are most suited to your needs. Note: Vonage Virtual Numbers Land Line, Jersey, and EE cannot be reached by Sky UK Limited subscribers.
Land Line
Begins with 441xx or 442xx. Local Reach Only. Messages are in a bundle from all UK mainland networks. These numbers are both Voice and SMS enabled. Inbound SMS from the Channel Islands is not supported.
Jersey Mobile
Begins with 447937xx. Managed International Reach. Messages are in bundle from some UK mainland networks but not all. See details here.
EE Mobile
Begins with 447507xx. International Reach is likely but not guaranteed. Inbound Messages are in Bundle from the main UK mainland MNOs. Inbound SMS from the Channel Islands is not supported.
Tismi Mobile
Begins with 447520xx/447418xx/447451xx/447441xx. International Reach is less likely than other number ranges. Inbound messages are in bundle from UK mainland networks and these numbers are both Voice and SMS enabled. Inbound SMS from the Channel Islands is not supported.
3UK
Begin 4473122xx/4474806xx. International Reach is likely but not guaranteed. Inbound SMS from the Channel Islands is not supported.
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