Telephone Answering Services Brighton & Hove

A virtual phone number allows your business to have a local presence in Brighton & Hove without needing a physical office there. Calls can be forwarded to any phone, giving you flexibility and control.

The 01273 area code covers Brighton and its surrounding areas. This includes key locations such as Brighton city centre, Hove, Kemptown, Portslade, Saltdean, and Patcham, as well as nearby towns and villages like Shoreham-by-Sea, Rottingdean, and Southwick.

Absolutely. Many businesses choose a local 01273 Brighton number to establish a local presence, especially when looking to expand into this thriving area.

Our Numbers4u portal simplifies this process by offering call management from any location while giving the impression that you're based in Brighton.

You can get your dedicated 01273 phone number as soon as you sign up for one of our services. We streamline the process, allowing you to start using your new number in your marketing materials and customer communications almost immediately.

In most cases, the number will be ready for use on the same working day.

Brighton and Hove is home to a wide range of events and seasonal activity — from the Brighton Festival and Pride to university term times and a bustling tourism trade. These periods often bring a surge in customer enquiries, especially for businesses in hospitality, events, retail, and professional services.

At Answer4u, we help you manage those busy times with flexible, 24/7 telephone answering support. Whether you need overflow call handling during peak trading hours or full out-of-hours coverage, our service ensures your customers always reach a real person. It’s a simple, cost-effective way to stay responsive, protect your reputation, and never miss a business opportunity.

Yes, every telephone answering package includes a free 01273 platform number, so your business appears locally based in Brighton, even if you're not physically located there.

Yes, the local 01273 prefix can be viewed as a landline number. It is the area code for Brighton and Hove and is typically associated with a physical address in the region.

However, 01273 can also be used to prefix a virtual number that can be rerouted to a landline, mobile, or VoIP number of your choice. Using a 01273 virtual number for your business enables you to give the appearance of a local presence.

Yes, a local 01273 number can be a real advantage for digital services businesses in Brighton and Hove — whether you're offering web design, digital marketing, software development, or IT support. While much of the work may be done remotely, clients often feel more confident working with providers who have a local presence.

Having a Brighton number shows you’re part of the city’s vibrant digital and creative scene, making your business more approachable and trusted by local clients. It’s a simple way to build credibility and stand out in a competitive market.

Yes, you can. If you're using the free 01273 number included with our Brighton and Hove answering service, all calls to that number will be answered by our team. However, if you use a number from our Numbers4u platform or set up a standard divert number, you'll have more control. You can decide whether we handle every call, just the ones you miss, or only those that come in after hours.