· ONSIM Team · News · 3 min read
ONSIM Launch UK Virtual Landline Service
We've just launched a simple, low-cost solution to get a Virtual UK Landline for your business. A virtual landline that you can forward to your existing mobile number or use with an ONSIM SIM/eSIM.

🚀 Introducing ONSIM’s Virtual Landline (VLL)
ONSIM has always been known for one thing:
Making calling simple for small businesses.
Our flagship Landline SIM turns your mobile into a true landline phone — no apps, no VoIP, no diverts, just clean and professional calling.
Now we’re introducing VLL: Virtual Landline, a lighter, lower cost and more flexible option designed for businesses who want a professional landline presence without committing to the full Landline SIM straight away.
Think of VLL as:
Landline SIM (Light) — Start simple. Upgrade when ready.
🧩 Two Ways to Use VLL
VLL is designed to fit the way you want to work. You can use it in one of two modes:
1️⃣ Call Forwarding Mode
Perfect if you want your landline number to simply ring your mobile.
- Quick and easy setup
- Works on any phone
- Fair usage policy of 2,500 inbound minutes per month
- No apps or complicated systems
- Ideal for startups, sole traders, or “just need a number” situations
This mode gives you a professional landline presence at the lowest possible commitment level.
2️⃣ Inbound-Only SIM / eSIM Mode
If you want something more powerful — but still simple — you can choose to use an ONSIM SIM or eSIM that receives calls on your landline number.
- Your mobile phone rings directly on the landline number
- Fair usage policy of 5,000 inbound minutes per month
- See it’s a business call instantly
- A clean, reliable way to receive business calls
Note: This mode is inbound only — outbound calls are still made from your normal mobile number unless you upgrade to the full Landline SIM service and you must ensure that you have a supported device.
It’s a perfect “half step” between forwarding and the full ONSIM Landline SIM.
⭐ When You’re Ready, Upgrade to the Full Landline SIM
If you want the complete experience — where your mobile becomes your landline, including outbound calls showing your landline number — the upgrade path is seamless.
With Landline SIM, you get:
- Inbound and outbound calling on your landline number
- Unlimited inbound and outbound calls (5,000 mins/month Fair Usage)
- Maximum reliability
- No apps, no PBX, no VoIP
- A truly professional presence for your business
Most customers who start on VLL eventually choose the Landline SIM once they see how powerful it is but you don’t need to upgrade

🆚 VLL vs Landline SIM — Clear & Simple
| Feature | VLL (Forwarding) | VLL (Inbound-Only SIM/eSIM) | Landline SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound calls | ✔ Forwarded | ✔ Direct on SIM/eSIM | ✔ Direct on SIM |
| Outbound calls show landline number | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Setup complexity | Very low | Low | Low |
| Best for | Starting out, testing a number | Advanced features without needing outound calling | Full professional setup |
⚠️ Why VLL Matters: Avoiding the Divert Trap
We’ve seen too many businesses:
- Start with a basic divert from another provider
- Get funnelled into hosted PBX or app-based systems
- End up in long contracts
- Struggle to switch later due to cumbersome UK porting processes
- Discover the Landline SIM too late
VLL gives you a safe, simple entry point:
- No lock-in
- No complex platform to escape
- No pressure to upgrade
- A clean path to the full Landline SIM when the time is right
🎉 Start Light. Grow Confidently.
ONSIM VLL gives you flexibility from day one:
- Use forwarding
OR - Use an inbound-only SIM/eSIM
And when you’re ready, upgrade to the industry-leading Landline SIM that gives your business a true landline identity.
👉 Start with VLL
👉 Upgrade to Landline SIM whenever you want
👉 Keep the same number the whole way
ONSIM — business calling without the nonsense.
Set up your Virtual Landline Here



