Stay reachable in the UK
Give UK services and deliveries a +44 number to text, and read their texts wherever you are.
A UK number that forwards texts to your apps.
Get a dedicated UK number that receives SMS, with no SIM card to install. Texts sent to it arrive in Email, Telegram, LINE or Discord, wherever you are.
- Number type
- Virtual long number (VLN)
- Number price
- $15/month
What to know about UK numbers.
A virtual long number
A VLN is a dedicated phone number for receiving SMS. It’s not a mobile number.
No SIM card to manage
Your number stays the same when you change phones or travel SIMs.
Up to 3 apps
Forward each text to up to 3 destinations from Email, Telegram, LINE and Discord.
What people use a +44 number for.
Many UK services ask for a UK mobile or phone number when you sign up, then text it.
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Banks
UK banks text one-time codes and payment alerts to the number on your account. -
Government services
Some government sign-ins send a security code by text. -
Deliveries
Couriers text delivery slots, safe-place notes and redelivery links. -
Health
GP surgeries, dentists and pharmacies text appointment and prescription reminders. -
Mobile apps
Some apps and marketplaces only accept a +44 number at sign-up.
What a UK number costs.
Every plan includes 50 SMS a month, shared across your numbers. Larger allowances cost extra.
UK number
$15/month
- 10% off every number when you have 3 or more.
- Pay annually for 11 months and get 12.
- No setup fees. All prices in USD.
Monthly SMS allowance
Shared across all your numbers.
- 50 SMS
- Included
- 150 SMS
- $5/month
- 250 SMS
- $8/month
- 500 SMS
- $15/month
- 1,000 SMS
- $30/month
- 2,500 SMS
- $50/month
Check compatibility before you rely on a number.
Some services don’t send verification codes to virtual numbers. Keep a backup sign-in method for important accounts.
Frequently asked questions
What is a UK virtual long number?
A virtual long number (VLN) is a dedicated UK phone number for receiving SMS. It is not a mobile number, and there’s no SIM card for you to install.
Do I need to be in the UK to use my number?
No. Your number receives texts wherever you are, and they reach your apps over Wi-Fi or mobile data. There’s no SIM card to carry and no roaming.
Can I send texts or make calls?
No. Tether Mobile plans are inbound only: no outgoing texts, replies, calls or mobile data.
How long does it take to get my number?
Most activations take a minute or two. We email you when your number is ready.
How does the SMS allowance work?
Every plan includes 50 SMS a month, shared across all your numbers. Larger allowances cost extra each month.
- 50 SMS
- Included
- 150 SMS
- $5/month
- 250 SMS
- $8/month
- 500 SMS
- $15/month
- 1,000 SMS
- $30/month
- 2,500 SMS
- $50/month
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your dashboard whenever you like. Your number is removed when your subscription is cancelled.
Which countries can I get a number in?
Numbers in the US, Canada, the UK and the Netherlands. Need another country? Request a country and we’ll email you when we add it.
Get your UK number.
Keep a +44 number for your UK accounts, wherever you live.