Once you've signed up for a number with us, we provision that number on our system and then you just have to decide how you want to make and take calls.
You don't have to use VoIP to receive calls with one of our numbers.
There are a few different ways of using your number. The best will depend on exactly what you'd like to get from it.
Connecting a desk phone
To get the most out of our service, we generally recommend that you use it with an VoIP telephone. We sell a wide range of VoIP phones, and you're sure to find what you want.
To use with a VoIP phone all you need to do is:
- Plug the phone into your home or office broadband router or network with the cable provided
- Put in your Soho66 user details into the phone
Then you're ready to make and receive calls.
The Benefits
- No cost to have calls delivered to you
- No computer required to be able to make and receive calls
- Get access to all our VoIP features (call waiting, transfer, conference, music on hold, voicemail notifications etc.)
- Take advantage of our superb outbound VoIP call rates with UK landline calls at 1p per minute and International calls from 0.6p per minute
- Get access to great phone features such as multiple line appearance, call hold & music on hold, call waiting and do not disturb
Need help setting up a phone?
Use our configuration guides to help you get setup quickly, so you can be making and receiving calls through your VoIP phone in no time.
Call forwarding
You don't need any special technology to use our numbers. If you want to simply forward your Soho66 number to another landline number or mobile then you can do this from your control panel.
Get a dedicated Soho66 virtual number forwarded to your mobile.
Advantages
- Simple to set up
- Vast choice of numbers to choose from including local area codes and non-geographic e.g. freephone numbers.
- Improves the professionalism of your business and how it is perceived by giving it a feel of permanence and reputability through having a dedicated landline number
- Wide range of inclusive features to enhance your experience
- No technology is required and you can be up and running in minutes
- You don't need a broadband connection
Disadvantages
- Forwarding only deals with inbound calls so you can't take advantage of our great call rates
- Miss out on some of the great features on our platform such as music on hold, caller line id and call transfer
- Without a call plan, we'll charge you for each call forwarded at out standard rates
Use a soft-phone
If you don't want to invest in a hardware IP phone then you can use a soft IP phone. Soft IP phones can be installed on a laptop or desktop computer and can then be used with a headset connected to the computer.
If you don't want to invest in a hardware IP phone then you can use a soft IP phone. Soft IP phones can be installed on a laptop or desktop computer and can then be used with a headset connected to the computer. To get started:
- Download a soft phone. Soft phone apps are available for Mac, Windows, IPhone and Android
- Install it on your computer
- Add a headset
- Put in your Soho66 user details into the soft phone
Then you're good to go; ready to make and receive calls.
- No cost to have calls delivered to you
- Get access to all our features (call waiting, transfer, conference, music on hold, voicemail notifications etc.)
- Take advantage of our superb outbound call rates with UK landline calls at 1p per minute
- Get access to great phone features such as multiple line appearance
- No investment in hardware
