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Virtual phone number
What is a virtual phone number?
A virtual phone number is a number that is linked to your business account, rather than to a particular physical device or location.
Virtual phone numbers use the internet to connect callers. Any incoming call or message is routed to a pre-set line which could be a landline, mobile or VoIP-enabled device. What it means is that a virtual number can be operated from any location and through any connected device.
You can set it up to receive calls and messages on your mobile phone, laptop, tablet or VoIP device. You can choose which of these devices will receive calls and when.
How to get a virtual phone number in 4 easy steps
Just install the app, choose your new phone numbers and start calling & messaging with the whole team straight away.
It's available on the Apple App Store® (for iPhone®), or on Google Play (for Android phones such as Samsung).
Now you can choose the new virtual phone numbers that you like and secure them instantly.
Set up your customisable auto-replies and voicemails. Don’t worry if you miss something, you can always make changes later.
With a few more taps, you can invite the rest of your team to install the app and share numbers. You're always in control of who has access to each number.
The benefits of getting a virtual phone number from Chalkboard
Why are more business owners shifting to virtual phone numbers? Because they provide a host of demonstrable benefits:
Separate work and personal
Your Chalkboard virtual number allows you to have a dedicated phone number for your business, separate from your personal number. You can easily switch between work and personal calls, without having to use two different devices and without the hassle of sharing your personal number. This is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs and remote workers who need a virtual mobile number solely for work.
Easily manage business calls
With a virtual phone number, you can set up custom voicemail greetings, forward calls to multiple devices and even have multiple numbers for different departments within your business.
Easy to set up
A traditional phone system requires devices, additional hardware and a physical network. Even if you use mobile phones for business, you need separate SIMs or devices. All these are expensive and cumbersome.
A virtual mobile phone number is like any other app that you can download on your smartphone – they are exceptionally easy to set up and don’t require any outside help.
Lower costs
Virtual phone numbers don’t require additional devices, making them extremely cost-effective, especially for local businesses, startups and freelancers.
By opting for a virtual phone number, you will make significant savings if your business involves long-distance or international calls. Thanks to Chalkboard’s subscription structure, you’ll never pay for extra features – all the features you need from a virtual phone number are available as standard for a fixed monthly fee.
Unified communications
A virtual phone number will help you to unify your business communication. All your employees, no matter where they are, can share the same number. This creates the impression of a unified office to customers.
Mobility
A virtual mobile number for business gives you the freedom to take calls from anywhere. Whether you’re in the office, at home or on the move, as long as you have a reliable internet connection, you will be available to your customers and team members.
With remote and hybrid work more common than ever before, your distributed team can function as a cohesive unit. And if you’re a digital-first business, you may not need an office if you can unify work and communication. Not to mention, it’s much easier to hire people when your system is remote-friendly.
Mobile numbers
You can use virtual mobile numbers as an alternative to using personal numbers for business. The mobile number will let you make and receive phone calls on your mobile phone or cellphone using a virtual number that looks like a regular mobile phone number.
Scalability
When starting a business, you should have a clear idea about the number of phone lines you need. Similarly, before expanding your small business, you may not think much about the additional lines your business will require. When you do need an additional number, the process will be significantly easier if you have a virtual phone number.
There’s no need to buy additional devices and hardware and worry about their installation.
Business tools
If you’ve previously been using your personal number for work, a virtual mobile number gives you a dedicated number that you can use for business calls and messages instead. This separates work and personal communication and improves your digital security.
You also get contact organisation, auto-reply, broadcast SMS and number sharing. All these will enhance your business communication and improve productivity.
