★★★★★
"Exactly what I needed to stop using my personal mobile. Customers think I have a full office team now."
Essential • Start sounding like a real business today
Essential AI Business Landline
Stop missing enquiries, stop giving out your personal mobile, and let AI answer professionally. Built for sole traders and small UK teams who need a proper landline — without the cost.
£4.99/month
✅ 1 UK number (local or 0800)
✅ 50 AI mins / month
✅ 250 incoming mins
✅ Call divert to mobile
What £4.99/month actually does for you
24/7Calls answered (even after hours)
0Personal mobile exposed
MoreLeads captured & followed up
60sTypical setup time
30-day money-back guarantee • Cancel anytime • No setup fees • Email support
Trusted UK Provider
Used by trades, clinics, agencies & solo founders across the UK.
★★★★★4.8 / 5 average rating
👮♂️Ofcom‑compliant VoIP partner
🔒GDPR‑ready & UK‑based
Built for "I can't answer right now" businesses
When you're busy, calls still get answered. When you're free, you get the details.
Win enquiries you currently miss
Most small businesses lose money because the phone rings at the wrong time. Essential answers instantly, keeps it professional, and captures the lead — so you can call back when it suits you.
- Professional greeting with your business name
- Name + number + reason captured automatically
- Divert urgent calls to mobile, screen the rest
Low-risk starter plan (upgrade when you're ready)
Start with Essential. If call volume grows, you can upgrade to Pro/Enterprise without changing number, greeting or setup.
- No setup fees, no contract
- Keep the same number when you upgrade
- Add minutes as you grow
Typical setup time
≈ 60s
Monthly cost
£4.99
Cancel fee
£0
What you get on Essential
Everything needed to sound professional from day one — without paying for features you don't use yet.
1 UK Phone Number INCLUDED
Choose local UK or premium 0800. Go live instantly and keep your personal number private.
50 AI Minutes Monthly
AI answers with your business name, captures details, and handles the basics so you don't have to.
Call Divert to Mobile ESSENTIAL
Divert priority calls to your mobile while keeping nuisance calls away from your day.
250 Incoming Minutes
Ideal for sole traders and micro-teams. Add more minutes if you grow.
Clear Voice Quality
Reliable voice quality that sounds professional. Upgrade later for premium voices.
60‑Second Setup
Pick your number, add a greeting, and go live. No hardware, no engineer visit.
See How Our AI Answers Your Calls
Real examples of how the AI handles messages, orders, bookings, and enquiries across different industries
Florist Order Taking
Retail & E-commerce
AI
"Good afternoon, Bella's Blooms, how can I help you today?"
Caller
"Hi, I'd like to order flowers for delivery tomorrow."
AI
"Lovely! I can help with that. What type of arrangement are you looking for, and what's the delivery postcode?"
Caller
"A birthday bouquet to M21 9AF please."
AI
"Perfect, M21 is within our delivery area. I've noted birthday bouquet for tomorrow. Can I take the recipient's name and your contact number?"
📦 Order Taking
📍 Postcode Check
📅 Delivery Scheduling
Electrician Enquiries
Trade Services
AI
"Hello, Sparks Electrical Services. How can I help?"
Caller
"My kitchen lights have stopped working and I smell burning."
AI
"That sounds urgent. For safety, please switch off the circuit at your fuse box if you haven't already. I'm flagging this as an emergency. Can I get your address and phone number so Dave can call you back within 15 minutes?"
Caller
"It's 42 Oak Lane, Leeds, and my number is..."
🚨 Emergency Priority
📝 Message Taking
🔔 Urgent Alerts
GP Surgery Bookings
Healthcare
AI
"Good morning, Riverside Medical Practice. How may I assist you?"
Caller
"I need to book an appointment with Dr. Patel please."
AI
"Of course. Can I take your name and date of birth to find your record?"
Caller
"Sarah Thompson, 15th March 1985."
AI
"Thank you Sarah. Dr. Patel has availability this Thursday at 10:15am or Friday at 3:30pm. Which works better for you?"
📅 Appointment Booking
👤 Patient Verification
📧 Email Confirmation
Restaurant Reservations
Hospitality
AI
"Good evening, The Golden Fork. Would you like to make a reservation?"
Caller
"Yes please, table for 6 this Saturday evening."
AI
"Saturday for 6 guests — let me check. We have 7pm or 8:30pm available. Any dietary requirements I should note?"
Caller
"7pm please. Two of us are vegetarian."
AI
"Perfect — Saturday 7pm, party of 6, two vegetarians noted. I'll send you an SMS confirmation. May I take a name and number?"
🪑 Table Booking
🥗 Dietary Notes
📱 SMS Confirmation
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Industry-Specific AI Flows Available
🎁 Want a Custom AI Flow for Your Business?
Upgrade to Smart Starter and get a FREE custom AI flow tailored specifically to your business needs — whether you're a plumber, salon, law firm, or anything else!
Upgrade to Smart Starter →📲 Automatic SMS & Email Confirmations
The AI doesn't just take calls — it keeps everyone in the loop automatically
SMS Notifications
Both you and your customer receive instant SMS confirmations for bookings, orders, and enquiries. Never miss a lead again.
Email Confirmations
Professional email confirmations sent automatically to customers with booking details, order summaries, or next steps.
Marketing Integration
Use our SMS and email marketing tools to follow up with customers, send promotions, and grow your business.
🎬 LIVE DEMO
Business Landline UK
UK businesses get professional 01, 02, 03 numbers that ring their mobile
📞 Questions? Call 01625 926 068 or sign up free →
Outgrow Essential? Upgrade in 1 click.
Start with Essential today. When calls increase, move to Pro/Enterprise without changing your number or rebuilding anything.
- Same number, same greeting, same dashboard
- More minutes + more advanced call handling
- Built for scaling teams and higher call volume
Small business success stories
Real outcomes — fewer missed calls and more booked work
LC
Lisa's Cleaning Services
Solo Cleaner • Leeds
"For £4.99 a month, I now sound like a proper business. The AI takes details and forwards urgent calls to me."
35%More bookings
£4KAdditional revenue
100%More professional
1wkROI payback
TH
Tom's Handyman Services
Independent Handyman • Bristol
"I'm always on job sites. Essential takes calls professionally and only diverts urgent jobs. It's like having a secretary."
50%More enquiries
£6KExtra work
0Missed urgent calls
2wkROI payback
Start Essential today
A proper business number + AI answering, for less than a coffee a week.
Essential AI Landline
£4.99
per month • Cancel anytime • Email support
Save around £3,000/year vs part‑time receptionist
- 1 UK phone number (local or 0800)
- 50 AI minutes per month
- 250 incoming minutes monthly
- Call divert to mobile
- Professional greeting
- Message taking
- SMS & email confirmations
- Instant setup (about 60 seconds)
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Upgrade to Pro or Enterprise anytime
- No setup fees or contracts
What customers say
Social proof from real UK small businesses
★★★★★
"The AI answers when I'm with patients and only calls me if it's urgent. Zero faff for £4.99."
★★★★★
"We stopped missing enquiries while we're on site. Essential paid for itself in the first week."
★★★★☆
"Great starter landline for our studio. We'll upgrade to Pro once call volumes jump."
Essential FAQ
Quick answers before you start
You get a professional UK business phone number, AI receptionist with 50 minutes monthly, call divert to your mobile, 250 incoming call minutes, SMS and email confirmations, and email support.
Team-Connect offers 47 different industry-specific AI flows covering trades (electricians, plumbers, builders), healthcare, hospitality, retail, professional services, and more. If you need a custom flow tailored to your specific business, upgrade to Smart Starter and get a free custom AI flow included.
Additional AI minutes are £0.07 per minute, and incoming minutes are £0.02 per minute. We notify you before you reach limits, and you can upgrade at any time.
Yes! The AI automatically sends SMS and email confirmations to both you and your customers for bookings, orders, and enquiries. You can also use our SMS marketing and email marketing tools to follow up with promotions.
Yes. Your existing number, greeting and call flows stay exactly the same — you just unlock more minutes and features.
Yes. Essential is built specifically for sole traders, side-hustles and new businesses who want to sound established without big monthly costs.