Our Exeter telephone answering service helps your business handle calls professionally, capture more enquiries, and maintain a strong local presence.
Every call is answered by one of our trained UK receptionists who represents your business just as you would. Whether you’re a start-up, growing SME, or established organisation, our Exeter call answering service ensures you never miss an important call, even when your team is busy, unavailable, or out of hours.
Our Exeter answering service can be customised to suit your business's specific needs. Plus, we provide a free local 01392 number for anyone who signs up.

What Are The Benefits of a Local Exeter Phone Number?
An Exeter telephone answering service can do more than just facilitate communication, it signals to your customers that you’re part of the business community. Using a local 01392 Exeter number builds trust, fosters local relationships, and boosts your brand’s reputation in the region.
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Increase Trust and Credibility - A local number can give potential customers the confidence that they are dealing with a local business. This familiarity is particularly important for service-based companies.
Gain Real-Time Insights - We'll provide you with access to real-time call data, including ring times, call durations, and call peaks. This data helps you understand customer behaviour and optimise your call handling processes.
Enjoy Flexible Call Handling - Easily manage multiple numbers under a single service, all for single setup and monthly fee. You’ll also enjoy the flexibility to route calls to up to four different numbers, ensuring every call reaches the right destination.
About the 01392 Area Code
The 01392 dialling code covers Exeter and the surrounding area and is a valuable option if you want to present a consistent local image.
Key locations covered by the 01392 area code:
- Central Exeter: Ideal for businesses targeting the city’s main commercial, retail, and historic areas.
- Business Districts: Well-suited for companies operating in areas such as Exeter Science Park, University of Exeter and the many industrial estates across the city.
- Surrounding Areas: Connect with surrounding areas such as Kennford, Paignton, Silverton, Stoke Canon, Thorverton, and Topsham.
Get in touch today to find out how you can secure your 01392 local phone number.
Exeter's Business Landscape
Exeter has established itself as a prosperous and diverse business centre, with a strong presence in sectors such as professional services, retail, tourism, public sector, and education. Its fast road and rail links to Bristol, London and the wider South West, makes it an appealing base if you want to serve both local and regional customers.
Major employers such as University of Exeter, the Met Office and the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust contribute to the city’s economic stability, alongside a growing community of SMEs, tech firms and independent enterprises.
Exeter Facts and Figures
- Dialling Code: 01392
- Postal Code: EX1 – EX4 and surrounding areas
- Population: Approximately 130,000 residents
- Key Industries: Public Sector & Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Tourism, Retail, STEMM & Tech
24/7 Telephone Answering Services for Exeter
Exeter's business community is growing fast. Answer4u is here to ensure that your business is always accessible, no matter the time of day. Our 24/7 services are designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Pay As You Go
Simple, fixed-cost call handling in under 15 minutes.
- Get 24/7 call handling
- Only pay for calls handled
- Fixed cost plans
- Instant notifications
- Go live in under 15 minutes
Bespoke Services
Tailored support matching your in-house process.
- Flexible, scalable packages
- Fully customised call scripts
- Seamless brand experience
- CRM & ticketing integration
- Custom reporting of KPIs
Outsourced Call Centre Service
A dedicated call-centre team, trained on your brand.
- Exclusive fully trained team
- Multi-channel support
- Smooth system integration
- Team & account management
- Specialised onboarding
Frequently Asked Questions
A virtual phone number allows your business to have a local presence in Exeter without needing a physical office there. Calls can be forwarded to any phone, giving you flexibility and control.
The 01392 area code covers Exeter and its surrounding areas. This includes key locations such as the city centre, as well as Kennford, Paignton, Silverton, Stoke Canon, Thorverton, and Topsham.
Absolutely. Many businesses choose a local 01392 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 Exeter.
You can get your dedicated 01392 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.
Exeter is a vibrant city with a busy events calendar, from the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market and Winter Wonderland to the Great West Run, big rugby fixtures at Sandy Park and university open days. These occasions can lead to higher footfall and spikes in call volumes, especially if you work in retail, hospitality, professional services or tourism.
Answer4u helps you stay in control of customer communications during these busy periods with flexible, 24/7 call handling support. Whether you need help with overflow calls, out of hours enquiries or keeping service levels steady during seasonal peaks, our team keeps your business responsive, professional and easy to reach, no matter how busy the city gets.
Yes, every telephone answering package includes a free 01392 virtual number, so your business appears locally based in Exeter, even if you're not physically located there.
Yes, the local 01392 prefix can be viewed as a landline number. It is the area code for Exeter and is typically associated with a physical address in the region.
However, 01392 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 01392 virtual number for your business enables you to give the appearance of a local presence.
Yes, a local 01392 number can be a valuable asset for logistics and distribution companies based in Exeter. It gives your business a recognisable, trusted presence in a region known for its strong transport links and warehousing hubs.
Clients and partners are more likely to engage with a company that feels established locally, especially when reliability and quick response times matter. A local number also reassures suppliers and customers that you're easily reachable and part of the local network.
Yes, you can. If you're using the free 01392 number included with our Exeter phone 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.
Telephone Answering Services Across the UK
Wherever your business is based, or where you want to be heard, we can provide professional call handling services tailored to your preferred location. With a dedicated local virtual number, you can build trust and credibility from the very first call.
Choose a dedicated local number from any of the cities listed below, or request a number in another UK location to suit your business needs.

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Call us on 08008223344 or fill in the contact form and we'll get back to you to discuss how we can help your business.


