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Numbering
The Leading Mobile Network Operator

Flexible, scalable, identities - without the hardware

Est 2006

Numbering Solutions


Stour’s Virtual Numbering portfolio is long established, with utilisation and trust from some of the largest businesses in the industry. Stour’s service provides partners with the ability to offer mobile or fixed line geographic numbers that are fully enabled for SMS, voice, and application use; without the need for a physical SIM, mobile device, or desk phone.

Built for UCaaS, CPaaS, enterprises, and service innovators; Virtual Numbering creates new ways to connect with customers while maintaining compliance and reliability, backed by Stour’s status as a UK-licensed Mobile Network Operator.

Virtual Numbering gives Stour partners the flexibility to launch new services quickly, support high-volume messaging or voice campaigns, and provide businesses with a scalable digital identity. Whether it’s powering two-factor authentication, enabling customer service interactions, or enhancing enterprise communications, Virtual Numbering extends the reach of mobile and business lines without the operational overhead.

Speak to the Stour team today to discuss your requirement, or port-in your existing numbers to our leading network.

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Features

Mobile and geographic fixed line numbering

Allocate UK numbering in your chosen format, with numbers sourced directly from Stour and fully interworked across the UK Operators.

Two-way SMS and voice

Full inbound and outbound capability, ideal for customer engagement, authentication, and service notifications.

Trusted compliance

ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 audited, GDPR compliant, and Telecoms Security Act aligned.

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SIM-less, device-independent

Ready to integrate with your solution

Numbers can be used across applications, platforms, and APIs without needing a physical SIM, eSIM or handset.

Scalable on demand

Quickly provision and scale numbers to match your business needs.

Reporting & insights

Industry standard SMS status and error reporting allows clients to monitor performance in realtime.

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Stour Solutions.

SMS

Global SMS reach is our starting position. We can enhance your SMS service with our platforms and global connections.

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Voice

Mobile services for a connected world. Stour provides cost-efficient and secure solutions.

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Data

Data access via Stour SIM cards and the Stour mobile network. We can provide your Global data reach backed up by our high service levels.

Why Work with Stour?

Choosing the right telecom partner is critical for business success - Stour delivers secure, scalable, and hassle-free solutions that keep you connected.

Reliable & Secure

As a fully regulated mobile network operator since 2006, we provide enterprise-grade solutions with industry-leading security and compliance.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

We work with major organisations including BT, delivering scalable telecom solutions that power businesses across the UK and beyond.

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No-Nonsense Connectivity

Our mobile, voice, and messaging services are built for efficiency - seamless integration, minimal downtime, and no unnecessary complexity.

Flexible & Scalable

Whether you need voice, SMS, numbering, or custom software integrations, we design solutions that grow with your business.

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Expert Support

With decades of experience, our team understands telecom inside out, ensuring you get the right solutions without the red tape.

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