Pearl of Africa virtual phone numbers
Get your "simu namba" in Uganda for just $9.95.
We offer virtual phone numbers with the national prefix 256-206.
Use any device or software
Any device can be used to receive calls with 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)
- Any VoIP solution (e.g. Asterisk, 3CX, 3rd party VoIP)
Choose from 4 powerful ways to use your FlyNumber
1.) Use FlyNumber SIP to receive calls
- Receive calls with your Uganda number in any SIP calling app from the app stores — Zoiper, Groundwire, Linphone and more — or on a desk phone. We help you set it up.
- Incoming calls are included in the number's monthly rate.
- Register up to 5 devices, with voicemail built in.
- Uganda numbers are inbound-only — outbound calling isn't available.
- Pick your own Uganda number when ordering — search by digits or letters.
2.) Forward the Uganda phone calls to any standard phone number worldwide
- For a low per min rate you can forward the Uganda calls to any regular phone number in the world.
- You'll see the caller ID of the person calling your Uganda FlyNumber on the phone you're forwarding to.
- Change the forwarding number anytime via the FlyNumber panel.
- Consider our optional cloud phone system to enhance call forwarding options.
3.) Set the Uganda number directly to VoIP
- Set the Uganda number directly to a SIP/VoIP address.
- We'll send the Uganda calls to a VoIP destination for free (unlimited minutes).
- High level call logs to help diagnose/debug any issues.
- Use any 3rd party VoIP provider or your own PBX system (Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX, etc.)
- In your FlyNumber panel this is the Forward to SIP / VoIP Address option.
4.) Use our (optional) cloud phone system
- An optional add-on: a full-featured cloud phone system for a flat $14.95 per month, covering your whole account.
- Add routing logic to your Uganda FlyNumber — voice menus (IVR), ring groups, business hours, call recording, and up to 30 users.
- Quickly and easily configure the call flow on a digital grid type canvas.
- Usually you don't need it — one person with a softphone is better served by FlyNumber SIP.
Note
Switch between them any time from your FlyNumber panel. A fifth setting, Park the Number, stops the number ringing anywhere (callers hear busy) with no call charges.
FlyNumber’s stand-out features
- Enjoy affordable pricing with costs per phone number instead of per user.
- Easily port in or port out your Uganda phone number as required.
- Receive unlimited incoming calls using VoIP technology.
- Effortlessly adjust call forwarding settings anytime via your account panel.
Registration Requirements
- National
Personal: Full name, contact number, and passport or ID. Business: Same plus company name and incorporation certificate. Ugandan address and utility bill (less than 6 months old) required.
Example use cases
Marketing campaign tracking
Assign different numbers to ads at Entebbe Airport versus Facebook to see which drives more calls.
Real estate listings
Make it easy for buyers to reach you about properties in Ntinda or Mbarara with a local number.
Ugandans abroad
Let family call you on a local number without international charges.
Online marketplace privacy
Buy and sell on Jiji Uganda without sharing your personal phone number.
Startups and small businesses
Establish a professional local presence in Kampala without expensive telecom bills.
Call like a local, pay like a local
Uganda numbers are inbound-only — you can't make outgoing calls with them — but callers in Uganda reach you on your Uganda number no matter where you are.
- Your callers dial a Uganda number, with no international dialing on their end.
- When you forward calls to a regular phone number there is a low per minute rate.
- More details on the phone system billing can be found in our docs.
General technical details on Uganda numbers
- Uganda's country code is +256.
- Phone numbers are typically 9 digits long.
- Local dialing requires the full 9-digit number.
- Mobile numbers usually start with 07.
- Phone system modernized in the 1990s.
FAQs
How can FlyNumber benefit businesses in Uganda?
FlyNumber offers Ugandan businesses flexibility and efficiency through features like call routing, IVR menus, and call recording. You can answer your Uganda calls on any device with FlyNumber SIP and forward calls to multiple destinations.
Can I forward my FlyNumber from Uganda to another country?
Yes, you can forward your Uganda FlyNumber to any standard international phone number. The original caller's ID will be displayed, and you can change the forwarding number anytime via the FlyNumber panel.
What are the advantages of using a VoIP/SIP address with a Uganda FlyNumber?
Setting your Uganda FlyNumber to a VoIP/SIP address offers unlimited incoming minutes and detailed call logs. It is compatible with systems like Asterisk and FreePBX, making it ideal for integrating with Ugandan enterprises' existing VoIP infrastructures.
Is it possible to customize call handling for my Uganda FlyNumber?
Absolutely. With FlyNumber's cloud phone system, you can customize call handling by configuring call flows using a digital canvas, setting up day/time-based routing, blocking unwanted numbers, and more.
How many simultaneous calls can I receive on my Uganda FlyNumber?
You can receive unlimited incoming calls with two free channels when using a VoIP/SIP address. Need more capacity? Contact support about adding channels.
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