Reading phone numbers: the 0118 area code
0118 is the telephone area code for Reading, in Berkshire. You can get a local 0118 number for your business from Voxora and answer calls anywhere over the internet, on a mobile app, a desk phone or a web browser, and keep your existing number if you already have one.
Where does the 0118 area code cover?
0118 is the telephone area code for Reading, in Berkshire. It covers Reading, Wokingham, Earley and the surrounding area. If you run a business in or around Reading, a 0118 number gives you a recognisable local presence.
Doing business in Reading
Reading is the commercial heart of the Thames Valley and one of the UK's leading technology corridors, home to a high concentration of IT, telecoms and professional services firms thanks to its strong transport links and proximity to London and Heathrow. The town centre and surrounding business parks host major employers and a busy start-up scene. Companies across Reading, Wokingham and Earley use local 0118 numbers to look established in the Thames Valley. A 0118 number signals a recognisable local presence, and a cloud phone system lets you keep it while working flexibly across the region.
How to get a 0118 number for your business
With a Voxora cloud phone system you can get a brand new 0118 (Reading) number in minutes, even if you are not based in Reading. Your calls ring on a desk phone, a mobile app or a web browser, so your team can answer a Reading number from anywhere. You can add call menus, voicemail to email, call recording and an AI receptionist on top, with no new phone lines or hardware.
Keep your existing 0118 number
Already have a 0118 number? You can move it to Voxora through number porting and keep it exactly as it is. Porting is normally free, your number does not change, and your calls simply start ringing on the new system once the transfer completes. This matters more than ever with the UK landline network switching off on 31 January 2027, when traditional phone lines are retired and every business needs an internet-based phone service.
Why a local Reading number still helps
A local 0118 number signals to customers that you are an established, reachable business in the Reading area, which can lift answer rates and trust compared with an unknown mobile or non-geographic number. Because the number runs over the internet, you keep that local identity even if you move premises or work remotely.
How 0118 numbers are written
Reading numbers are written as 0118 XXX XXXX, with 0118 as the area code followed by the local number. Dial the full number including the leading zero from within the UK; callers from abroad replace the leading zero with +44.
Frequently asked questions
What area does the 0118 code cover?
0118 is the area code for Reading, in Berkshire. It covers Reading, Wokingham, Earley and the surrounding area.
Can I get a 0118 number if I am not based in Reading?
Yes. With a cloud phone system you can get a 0118 (Reading) number wherever you are and answer it on a mobile app, a desk phone or a browser. It gives you a local Reading presence without a physical office there.
Can I keep my existing 0118 number?
Yes. You can move an existing 0118 number to a new provider through number porting and keep it. Porting is normally free and does not change your number.
Do I need a landline for a 0118 number?
No. A 0118 number can run entirely over the internet as a VoIP number, so you do not need a traditional phone line. That is also why it is unaffected by the UK PSTN switch-off on 31 January 2027.
How much does a 0118 number cost?
Pricing depends on the plan and how many users you need rather than the area code itself. See our pricing page for current UK plans and what is included.
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