Get Your Brum Local Phone Number
Only $2.95 per month *
Experience Birmingham's vibrant culture from anywhere in the world with a local phone number!
Boasting a population of over 1 million, this bustling UK hub, home to the famous Balti Triangle and the Birmingham Royal Ballet, uses the 121 prefix.
Connect locally using any device or software, maintaining your presence in Birmingham effortlessly.
Make and receive calls with your Birmingham phone number
FlyNumber SIP gives your Birmingham 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 Birmingham number as the caller ID
- Up to 5 devices — phone, desktop and desk phone ring together
- Voicemail built in
Features
- Catch every call from the Bullring, forward your Birmingham number to any global number via call forwarding options.
- Implement a Brummie call menu, "Press 1 for Balti, 2 for Blues," using our cloud phone system.
- Feel like you're in the Electric Cinema while discussing projects over your Birmingham number using VoIP services.
- Use the Cadbury World inspired greetings and save to the cloud with our cloud phone system.
- Manage your calls based on whether it's time for the City or Villa match using our cloud phone system.
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
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.
FAQ’s
Can I get SMS on my Birmingham virtual phone number?
Unfortunately Birmingham, 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 a FlyNumber to support my customers in Birmingham, even if I'm not located there?
Absolutely! With FlyNumber, you can purchase a virtual phone number based in Birmingham and forward those calls to any mobile or landline worldwide. This is fantastic for business owners who want to establish a local presence in Birmingham. Imagine offering your services just as seamlessly to someone in Sparkhill as to someone in Harborne, without ever leaving your office in another city or country!
How can I integrate Birmingham’s cultural events into my marketing calls using FlyNumber?
FlyNumber’s cloud phone system allows you to customize voicemails and call greetings. This means you could record special messages tailored to Birmingham’s rich cultural calendar. For instance, during the Birmingham Jazz Festival, you could create greetings that reference the event, showing your engagement with local happenings and potentially increasing your connection with the community.
Is it possible to manage peak call times during Birmingham’s busy seasons, like during the Christmas Market or university term times?
Definitely! FlyNumber enables you to route phone calls based on the day and/or time, directing them to the destination of your choice. So, during exceptionally busy periods like the festive season or when the universities are active, you can manage calls more efficiently, ensuring no customer from Bullring or Selly Oak goes unanswered.
Can I use FlyNumber to route calls to my software if I operate tours around Birmingham landmarks?
Yes! You can send FlyNumber calls to any VoIP solution like Asterisk, FreePBX, or others. This is perfect if you are offering tours around Birmingham and need to integrate calls with your existing VoIP software for better management and response times. Plus, your callers can enjoy the same local number convenience whether they're calling about a tour of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery or a canal boat trip.
How can FlyNumber help if I run a restaurant in Birmingham and want to set up a call menu for reservations, takeaways, or customer service?
FlyNumber’s optional cloud phone system includes the feature to use a call menu. This means you can easily set up options like “press 1 for reservations, 2 for takeaways, 3 for customer service,” which is particularly handy during busy hours or events like the Birmingham Food Festival. It helps streamline calls and improve customer service, letting patrons from as far as Edgbaston or Aston easily navigate through your phone system.
If I host a podcast in Birmingham about local businesses, can I use FlyNumber to interact with my listeners?
Absolutely! FlyNumber allows you to make outgoing calls using your virtual number as the caller-ID. This feature is perfect for engaging with your listeners directly, whether they’re in Birmingham or beyond. You can discuss topics relevant to the local community, interview business owners, and involve your audience while maintaining your local presence through your Birmingham phone number. Plus, you can manage multiple FlyNumbers on the same account, which could be useful if you decide to expand your podcast to include other regions.
A genuine Birmingham GB phone number
In the heart of the UK, the Birmingham prefix 121 not only connects you to the bustling hub of the Midlands but also taps into a city steeped in industrial heritage and cultural richness.
For those dialing in, the format follows the standard UK structure: +44 121, followed by the local number, ensuring you reach one of England's most dynamic cities efficiently.
Other cities that may tickle your fancy
- Bristol, a cultural hub, perfect for businesses wanting to tap into a vibrant market with FlyNumber.
- In Coventry, enhance your local presence and connect globally, easily with FlyNumber's cloud PBX.
- Liverpool, with its rich musical heritage, ideal for creative industries using flexible VoIP solutions.
- Oxford, not just academia, but a thriving business community, all accessible via FlyNumber.
- Leicester's diverse economy benefits from instant call routing and local phone numbers through FlyNumber.
Unlimited incoming
Answer over the internet and incoming calls are unlimited, included in the Birmingham 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 an AI voice platform like LiveKit or VAPI.
Forward to any regular phone number
For an additional low per min rate, you can forward the Birmingham FlyNumber calls to any regular phone number in the world.
Use our cloud PBX system (optional) for increased flexibility:
Use cases
Over the years we've seen our FlyNumbers used in a multitude of ways:
- Use the Birmingham 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 Birmingham, GB FlyNumber for applications or forms (both online and offline)
Optional Cloud Phone System
Configure your call flow with our intuitive "drag and drop" grid canvas.
Local info you may want to know
Birmingham is the UK's second largest city, with a diverse population nearing 1.2 million. It's a youthful city, with nearly 40% of its population under 25 years old, making it a vibrant hub for industries targeting younger demographics.
The city boasts a strong entrepreneurial spirit, having one of the highest rates of start-up growth in the UK. Industries like tech, creative media, and food services are flourishing here.
Interestingly, Birmingham has more miles of canals than Venice, which could be a quirky talking point for businesses engaging with local and international clients. This feature underscores the city’s unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities.
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*Monthly price for the number includes unlimited incoming minutes when you answer with FlyNumber SIP or VoIP.
Additional rates apply when you forward to a regular phone number or make outgoing calls (via FlyNumber SIP or the optional cloud phone system).