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Get a business number you can add to any device with our work-from-anywhere virtual phone service.
When you sign up for Unitel, you first pick a phone number for your business. It could be a local, toll free, or vanity number — the choice is yours. Once you’ve selected the perfect business number, you can use it with your personal phone, forward it to any phone line, or send it to a custom greeting or voicemail.
Business Phone Numbers
Get a business number you can add to any device with our work-from-anywhere virtual phone service.
When you sign up for Unitel, you first pick a phone number for your business. It could be a local, toll free, or vanity number — the choice is yours. Once you’ve selected the perfect business number, you can use it with your personal phone, forward it to any phone line, or send it to a custom greeting or voicemail.
What is a business phone number?
A business phone number is your company’s main phone line that customers use to reach you and your team. You publicize this number on your website, social media platforms, and other marketing materials. Plus, having a business number lets you track incoming and outgoing calls to see how well your sales and marketing efforts work.
What is a business phone number?
A business phone number is your company’s main phone line that customers use to reach you and your team. You publicize this number on your website, social media platforms, and other marketing materials. Plus, having a business number lets you track incoming and outgoing calls to see how well your sales and marketing efforts work.
Why do you need a business phone number?
A dedicated phone number for your business creates a professional and consistent point of contact, giving your company a reliable and accessible presence. Also, having a business number lets you keep work calls separate from business calls. That way, you better manage how and when you answer business calls.
Why do you need a business phone number?
A dedicated phone number for your business creates a professional and consistent point of contact, giving your company a reliable and accessible presence. Also, having a business number lets you keep work calls separate from business calls. That way, you better manage how and when you answer business calls.
How do you get a business phone number?
Getting a business phone number with Unitel is straightforward and part of the sign-up process. Our system makes it easy to search for and select the perfect phone number for your business. Whether you choose a toll free number, local phone number, or custom vanity number, you’ll have a dedicated business number ready when you complete the sign-up process.
How do you get a business phone number?
Getting a business phone number with Unitel is straightforward and part of the sign-up process. Our system makes it easy to search for and select the perfect phone number for your business. Whether you choose a toll free number, local phone number, or custom vanity number, you’ll have a dedicated business number ready when you complete the sign-up process.
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Everything You Need To Know About Business Phone Numbers
1. Why does my business need a phone number?
It’s a fair question: Why should your business need a phone number in the digital age? On a practical level, you need a contact number when you’re registering your business, setting up utilities or services, or filling out paperwork. But the truth is, having a business phone number is about more than just making and receiving calls.
Publicly displaying a business number can be a potent symbol of your company’s credibility and trustworthiness, making your customers feel confident when dealing with your business. It offers a direct, personal line of communication to your customers, reinforcing that your business is accessible and prepared to meet their needs.
Key reasons why your business needs a phone number include:
- Practical Necessity: When setting up your business, registering it with official entities, or arranging utilities and services, a contact number is typically required. A dedicated business number keeps these calls separate from your personal line.
- Symbol of Trust: A business phone number is a key customer trust signal. Its presence assures them that your business is legitimate, professional, and ready to assist with their needs.
- Establishes Credibility: In the eyes of customers, an established business has a contact number. Its presence contributes to the perception of your business as stable, serious, and professional.
- Open Communication Channel: A public phone number sends an open invitation to customers. It tells them, “We’re here, ready to assist you.” This accessibility can be reassuring and influential when a customer is deciding to make a purchase.
- Prevents Potential Concerns: Not having a business phone number could raise red flags for customers. It may cause them to question your business’s credibility and potentially deter them from availing of your services or products.
2. Why should I use a separate business number instead of just my personal cell phone number to run my business?
Using a separate business number with Unitel isn’t just about managing calls — it’s about protecting your personal life, maintaining a professional image, and streamlining your business communications.
Let’s break down why using a separate business number is beneficial:
- Privacy and Control: With a dedicated business number, your personal number stays private. No more unexpected business calls during your downtime. Plus, you’re safeguarding your personal information by not sharing your private contact details in the public domain. Keeping your personal number private can significantly reduce unwanted spam calls.
- Professional Image: A separate business number helps establish a professional image. Whether you opt for a local, toll-free, or vanity number, you demonstrate to your customers that you are a legitimate business. It also enables you to build a local or national presence, depending on the nature of your operations.
- Use Existing Devices: Unitel allows you to manage your business communications using your existing devices. Add your business number to your current smartphone, tablet, or computer, eliminating the need to carry or invest in additional devices. Plus, Unitel’s flexibility allows you to forward your business calls to any existing phone line, ensuring you never miss an important call, no matter where you are.
- Better Work/Life Balance: Let’s say you run a small online store from home. By setting up a separate business number through Unitel, your customers will dial a dedicated line when they call rather than reach you on your personal number. This way, when you see the call on your smartphone through the Unitel app, you know it’s a business call and can answer appropriately. And when you’re off duty, you can easily set your business calls to go straight to a business voicemail, ensuring your personal time remains uninterrupted.
3. Why get a business number from Unitel?
Other than making setting up a business number fast, easy, and affordable, here’s what makes Unitel’s business phone number service unique:
- Variety of Options: With Unitel, you can choose from toll-free, local, or vanity numbers to match your business needs.
- Device Flexibility: Route calls from these numbers to desk phones, softphones, smartphones, or any device with a 10-digit phone number based in the US or Canada.
- Establishes Credibility: In the eyes of customers, an established business has a contact number. Its presence contributes to the perception of your business as stable, serious, and professional.
- Free Business Number: Each Unitel plan has one free business number, but you’re not limited to just one. Add as many extra numbers as you need, no matter your plan.
- No Geographic Limitations: Unlike traditional phone numbers, a business number from Unitel works across locations and devices. Keep your number if you relocate your business and even choose numbers from areas where you don’t physically operate, allowing for a local presence anywhere nationwide.
- Easy Call Forwarding Management: Changing your call forwarding settings is straightforward and can be done online or directly from your mobile phone.
4. Can I distinguish work calls from personal calls?
Yes. With Unitel’s business phone number, you’ll always know when an incoming call is for work, ensuring you handle every call professionally.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Call Notifications: When you use Unitel, the app interface on your personal device will indicate all incoming business calls as work-related.
- Maintain Professionalism: Knowing when a call is work-related allows you to maintain a professional demeanor whenever you pick up a business call.
- Separation of Work and Personal Life: Unitel allows you to set specific business hours and divert calls to voicemail when off duty. This separation helps maintain a clear boundary between work and personal life.
5. What types of business phone numbers does Unitel offer?
Unitel provides a wide range of business phone numbers to cater to the unique needs of your business.
Here’s what you can choose from:
- Local Numbers: You can choose a local number with an area code for any city or region we have available. Local numbers can help your business establish a local presence.
- Toll Free Numbers: Want to show your customers that you operate nationwide? Toll-free numbers can help you achieve that. We offer a variety of prefixes, including 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, and 833.
- Vanity Numbers: Vanity numbers are an excellent choice for businesses looking to stand out and stick in customers’ minds. These customized numbers spell out a word or phrase related to your business — like 1-800-FLOWERS. It’s not only on brand but also much easier for customers to remember.
- Port an Existing Number: Already have a phone number you’d like to use for your business? You can simply transfer it to Unitel and use it with your service.
6. How much do business phone numbers cost?
Cost is a crucial factor when deciding on a business phone number. Unitel offers various affordable options that fit your business needs and budget.
Here’s a breakdown of what you get:
- Free with Plan: Every Unitel plan includes a free local or toll free number, enabling you to get started without extra costs.
- Porting Existing Number: If you already have a number you’d like to use for your business, you can port it to Unitel at no extra cost. You can keep your number and maintain your established contact information.
- Premium Numbers: If you desire a vanity or a true 800 number, an additional one-time fee varies based on the number you choose during the sign-up process. These are considered premium numbers due to their easy-to-remember patterns or highly desirable area codes.
7. Can I use my existing business number with Unitel?
Yes. Unitel provides number porting services that let you keep your existing business number when you switch to our service. The best part? Once you provide us with your information, we’ll handle everything at no additional cost.
8. Can I assign business phone numbers to my team members?
Yes, you can assign different business numbers to your team members, allowing them to contact customers without sharing their personal numbers.
Alternatively, you can use one main business number and give everyone on your team their own employee extension. In this scenario, every member of your team would receive their own unique extension. This extension system allows for efficient call routing and makes it easy for your callers to connect directly with the desired party.
Each of these extensions comes equipped with its own business voicemail, which means that even if your team member can’t answer a call immediately, any messages left by customers won’t be lost. They’ll be securely stored, accessed, and managed conveniently online or through the Unitel App.
9. Can I forward my business number to any phone line?
Absolutely. Once you’ve chosen your business number with Unitel, you can forward it to any phone line or direct it to a custom greeting or voicemail.
10. Do I need special equipment?
No, you don’t need any special equipment. As long as you have the Unitel app and an internet connection, you can access your business phone number from any device, including computers, tablets, and smartphones.
11. How can I get a business number on my cell phone?
Yes, you can get a separate business number on your personal phone. With Unitel, getting a business number on your cell phone is straightforward. Once you sign up, you can select a phone number, be it local, toll-free, or a vanity number. After you’ve chosen your business number, simply use the Unitel app on your cell phone to manage your calls, ensuring you remain connected wherever you go.
12. How does Unitel’s business phone number app work?
The Unitel App gives you a business number and the flexibility to route calls to different devices, set custom greetings or voicemails, and even choose from various number types like local, toll-free, or vanity. Plus, with its intuitive interface, managing business calls, voicemail, and faxing has never been easier.
13. Where can I find the cheapest virtual business phone number service?
Unitel is among the most reliable and affordable virtual business phone number services. We pride ourselves on offering competitive pricing without compromising on quality or features. Every Unitel plan comes with a local or toll free number, ensuring you get value for your investment.
14. How can I get a cost-effective business phone number?
You can get an affordable business number by signing up with Unitel. Starting at just $9.99 per month, every plan includes a local or toll free number, making it affordable for businesses to establish a professional presence.
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