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Only $2.95 per month *
Experience the charm of Shetland, Scotland, with its rich Viking heritage and a close-knit community of around 23,000.
Connect to this unique region through a local phone number with prefix 1806, accessible from any device or software, keeping you linked no matter where you roam.
Make and receive calls with your Shetland phone number
FlyNumber SIP gives your Shetland number its own credentials for any SIP calling app from the app stores — Zoiper, Groundwire, Linphone and more — or a desk phone.
- Incoming calls included in the number's monthly rate
- Outgoing calls billed per minute, with your Shetland number as the caller ID
- Up to 5 devices — phone, desktop and desk phone ring together
- Voicemail built in
Let an AI voice agent answer your Shetland calls
Set your Shetland number to AI voice agent answers and a built-in agent picks up. It answers questions from what you tell it, takes messages and transfers callers to you.
The recorded greeting plays in English. Write the opening line and rules in English and the agent answers in English, switching to the caller's language if they speak another.
$0.10 per minute of AI conversation, billed per second. No monthly fee for the agent.
Features
- Manage your sheep farming business calls by setting up a call forwarding system to your mobile during fieldwork.
- Stay connected to your Shetland wool customers worldwide with VoIP services, perfect for international calls.
- Implement a local yarn shop customer service with options like press 1 for store hours, using our cloud phone system.
- Capture and store voicemails from potential wool buyers automatically in the cloud when you're shearing sheep.
- Change your call settings in response to Shetland's unpredictable weather, ensuring you never miss a customer call.
Use any device or software
Any device can be used to make and receive calls with your FlyNumber.
Prefer to skip third-party providers? FlyNumber SIP gives you your own SIP credentials — register any SIP app or desk phone and make and receive calls with just your FlyNumber.
- Any SIP or VoIP app on iOS or Android
- Mac, PC, or Linux computer
- Desktop office phone
- Any regular phone number (to receive calls)
- 3rd party VoIP solutions
FAQ’s
Can I get SMS on my Shetland virtual phone number?
Unfortunately Shetland, GB numbers do not come with SMS capabilities at the moment. This can change at any time, so follow us on social media for updates. Full list of SMS enabled numbers here.
Can I use FlyNumber to stay connected with friends on the Shetland Islands while I'm traveling abroad?
Absolutely! With FlyNumber, you can forward your calls to any mobile or landline worldwide. So, whether you're exploring far-off lands or just hopping over to mainland Scotland, you can keep in touch with your Shetland mates without missing a beat.
How do I manage business calls efficiently during the busy Shetland Wool Week using FlyNumber?
You can take full advantage of our PBX Phone System during such bustling events. Set up a call menu to direct callers to the right department—press 1 for sales, 2 for support, etc. This way, despite the influx of inquiries and calls, every caller gets timely assistance.
Will my clients in Lerwick be able to reach me on my FlyNumber if I’m using a VoIP app?
Yes, they will! FlyNumber allows you to route incoming calls to any SIP address, so you can receive calls on any device or software that supports VoIP solutions, like Asterisk or 3CX. This means staying connected whether you're on your PC at home or using your smartphone while watching the Viking fire festival. I run a tour service in Shetland.
How can I use FlyNumber to handle calls during out-of-office hours?
FlyNumber lets you route phone calls based on the time of day. So, you can set it to forward calls to your mobile during the day, and to voicemail after hours. This way, you won’t miss those important calls from tourists planning their next trip to Shetland.
Can I save voicemails from customers attending the Shetland Folk Festival and review them later?
Definitely! All voicemails, greetings, and call recordings are automatically saved to the cloud with FlyNumber. You can review them at your leisure, ensuring you never miss out on providing the best services, even during the busiest seasons like the Folk Festival.
Is it possible to manage calls from different Shetland Islands locations with one FlyNumber account?
Yes, managing multiple FlyNumbers from various Shetland locations is easy. You can have different numbers for each area or service and control all of them from a single account, which is incredibly handy for businesses that operate in multiple islands or need distinct numbers for different services.
A genuine Shetland GB phone number
In the rugged and picturesque Shetland Islands, Scotland, the 1806 prefix serves as a lifeline connecting locals and their storied maritime community to the wider world.
Dialing a number with the 1806 prefix follows the format +44 1806 XXXXXX, bridging centuries-old traditions with modern communication technologies.
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- Kirkwall: Ancient heart of Orkney, ideal for business growth with FlyNumber's versatile call routing.
- Dundee: Scotland’s design hub, perfect for creative industries using FlyNumber's cloud PBX system.
- Glasgow: Bustling with culture and businesses, enhanced by FlyNumber's global call forwarding.
- Lerwick: Remote yet connected, make and receive calls anywhere with FlyNumber.
- Edinburgh: Historical city meets modern tech, streamline communications with FlyNumber's virtual numbers.
Unlimited incoming
Answer over the internet and incoming calls are unlimited, included in the Shetland number's monthly price.
Use FlyNumber SIP with any SIP app or desk phone, or forward to a SIP / VoIP address: your own PBX, a VoIP provider, or your own AI voice platform such as LiveKit or VAPI.
Forward to any regular phone number
For an additional low per min rate, you can forward the Shetland FlyNumber calls to any regular phone number in the world.
The optional cloud phone system ($14.95 a month) can forward to several numbers at once or by time of day.
Use cases
Over the years we've seen our FlyNumbers used in a multitude of ways:
- Use the Shetland number as a 2nd phone line/phone number
- Anonymize your personal mobile phone number
- Separate business and personal calls
- For your "Contact Us" page
- Give friends/family a local phone number to reach you on
- Use the Shetland, GB FlyNumber for applications or forms (both online and offline)
Call like a local, pay like a local
In many cases if you make outgoing calls to a U.K. phone number using a U.K. FlyNumber as the caller-ID the rate is significantly cheaper.
- The rate is sometimes 10x cheaper so if you call a certain country often, it pays to get a FlyNumber from there.
- Anytime you make outgoing calls with FlyNumber (via FlyNumber SIP or the optional phone system) there is a low per minute rate.
- You can make outgoing calls with FlyNumber SIP or from the optional phone system.
- More details on the phone system billing can be found in our docs.
Local info you may want to know
Shetland is a unique, subarctic archipelago in Scotland, comprising about 100 islands, with just 16 inhabited. Its population hovers around 23,000, fostering a close-knit community vibe.
Economically, Shetland thrives on fishing, agriculture, and increasingly, renewable energy sources. Its remote location makes telecommunications a vital bridge to mainland Scotland and beyond.
Interestingly, despite its size, Shetland has a global footprint in the oil industry, with Sullom Voe being one of Europe's largest oil terminals. This economic diversity might be surprising to outsiders looking into the region.
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*Monthly price for the number includes unlimited incoming minutes when you answer with FlyNumber SIP or VoIP. AI voice agent conversations are billed at $0.10 per minute.
Additional rates apply when you forward to a regular phone number or make outgoing calls (via FlyNumber SIP or the optional cloud phone system).