A local phone number, where the dialling code begins with either an 01 or 02, is seen as instantly recognisable and can help your business build trust with potential customers.  Having a local number can expand your business and help you to explore new regions. With a virtual number you can have a local phone number for any area of the country where you would like to target potential customers, but when dialled, it will connect through to your current business location.   Local phone numbers:  Are low cost for customers Add credibility to your business Are locally identifiable Attract local customers