A China number without an office in China
A Chinese virtual number is a real +86 number with no line or SIM in China. Callers in Shanghai make a domestic call, and it reaches your UK team over the internet.
Chinese landline numbers combine an area code with a 7 or 8-digit local number. A Shanghai number looks like 021 1234 5678 to a caller in China and +86 21 1234 5678 from abroad. Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou have two-digit codes; Shenzhen's is 0755.
What is a China virtual phone number?
A virtual number is a real Chinese number issued by a licensed carrier. Calls travel over the internet (VoIP, voice over internet protocol) to the device you choose. For the caller in China, it's an ordinary domestic call.
Who is a China virtual number for?
Why use a China virtual number?
Local presence
A Shanghai 021 number gives factories and buyers a local line they're comfortable calling. No one has to dial the UK.
One number, any device
Receive calls on your mobile, laptop, or desk phone. Forward to a team or an existing line. Change where it rings anytime.
Quick setup
Sign up, choose your number, and add forwarding or the app. Most customers are live in under three minutes.
No extra hardware
No new handset or SIM. Use your current phone and broadband. Works with 3CX and other VoIP systems if you already use them.
Control and visibility
China is 8 hours ahead of the UK, or 7 during British Summer Time, and uses one time zone nationwide. Their day ends as yours begins, so your call history shows overnight calls first.
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FAQ
Virtual Phone Numbers
Answers to the questions UK businesses ask us most about Virtual Phone numbers.
What is a virtual phone number?
A virtual phone number is a real number that isn't tied to a physical line or SIM. Calls run over the internet, callers see a normal local number, and you answer on your mobile, computer or desk phone.
Can I keep my existing phone?
Yes. You forward your virtual number to your current mobile or landline. There's no need to change your provider or handset unless you want to.
How quickly can I get a virtual phone number?
Most people pick a number and finish sign-up in under three minutes, with forwarding or the app set up in the same session. You're often taking calls the same day.
What does it cost?
It depends on the number type, such as geographic or non-geographic, and your usage. We show the price clearly before you sign up, with no hidden fees and no long lock-in.
Can I use it with 3CX or another phone system?
Yes. Intouch virtual numbers work with 3CX and other VoIP or PBX systems, and we'll help you connect your number to your current setup.
Can I have more than one user or extension?
Yes. You add as many users or extensions as you need. Each can have its own settings, or you point one number at a ring group or queue.
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