Best Phone System For Startups and Sole Traders
Get the Yay.com phone system if you want to elevate your startup or micro-business. Appear professional with a virtual number and boost caller satisfaction with powerful features such as out-of-hours management, voicemail and more.
From 3500+ reviews from
A Simple Setup Business Phone System
Around 60% of consumers prefer to call a local business after finding them online. Ensure your business sticks in the memory with a dedicated business number, custom voicemail and call routing.
Our Cloud based business phone system uses the latest VoIP (Voice over Internet) technologies, to provide a reliable, agile and affordable calling solution that's loved by sole traders, freelancers, micro-businesses and startups.
Set your business up in minutes with a plan and phone number today.
Key Phone System Features
View a selection of the key phone system features for sole traders. Compare full phone system feature list.
Free Phone Number Included
Choose your own local or non-geographic virtual landline phone number.
Auto-Attendants
Send calls to any location or device using auto-attendants and intelligent call routing.
Out of Hours Call Handling
Avoid being disturbed and effortlessly handle calls outside of business hours.
Mobile, Desktop and Web Apps
Handle calls on any device, from any location, for true business flexibility.
Business Branded Voicemail
Never miss an opportunity with personalised voicemail and voicemail-to-email features.
Call Recording
Real-time call recording for playback and confirmation of conversation details.
IVR Call Menus
Present as a larger company, or distribute calls to agents based on skills and availability.
Easy Number Porting
Keep your existing business numbers when you move to our Cloud phone system.
Plus Much More...
From IVR call menus to call queueing, view our plans to discover all our features.
The Benefits of a VoIP System For Sole Traders and Micro-Businesses
Should you upgrade to a phone system or stick with a personal number for business? Even for businesses with under 10 employees, see why a phone system is essential for improving performance.
Why We're the Top Phone System Option For Your Business
Alongside out extensive call features and VoIP plans, here are 4 reasons why we’re the top choice for sole traders and startups.
Competitive Cost Savings
No hidden charges, set-up fees or cancellation fees. Plus our low operating and call costs mean you’ll be making savings in no time.
No Long-term Contract Lock-Ins
We’re so confident you’ll love our phone service, that we let you choose from a range of monthly or annual plan subscriptions.
A Robust, Reliable Platform
Our phone service is fully load balanced and has been built in-house for stability, security, and feature control.
Industry Leading Support
Our knowledgeable 5 star team is always here to help should you have any queries or need any assistance moving to our phone system.
How Does Our Phone System Work?
The Yay.com business phone system works using the latest VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technologies to enable you to make and receive calls via an Internet or cellular data connection. No physical installations or specialist hardware required.
Our digital solution is far more flexible than existing legacy landlines, and as your phone number isn't tied to a physical location, you can take your virtual landline with you everywhere you go. Just use our apps or a VoIP phone for your calls.
We don't use third party systems so we can offer a range of professional calling features at costs attainable to small businesses. Want to sample our VoIP service? Try us free for 14 days.
Key Considerations When Buying Your Phone System
Reliability
Choose a provider with high uptime and a fully load-balanced service. This will ensure stability for your telecoms.
Support
Make sure you can easily contact your provider. Check out their reviews to see what their customers think of them.
Contract Length
Avoid getting locked in to extremely long contracts, which may be subject to high mid-term price increases or exit fees.
Internet or Cellular Quality
Double-check that you can access a stable Internet or 4G/5G cellular data connection for the best HD call quality.
Plans and Pricing
Find out which features are included in a plan, outbound minutes included and whether apps are supported.
PSTN Switch Off
Move to a provider that offers a digital VoIP solution ahead of the PSTN Switch-Off in 2027.
How To Get Started With Our Phone System
Boost your business with a modern, quick-setup Cloud phone system. Follow the 3 simple steps below to get started.
Choose a Number
Pick a non-geographic or local area phone number below.
Choose a Plan
Pick a plan based on the minutes and features you need.
Buy and Activate
Your plan and number are activated the instant you checkout. Download our app to get calling.
Choose a Business Number
Choose a Business Phone System Plan
Join Us and See Why We're the Phone System Provider Of Choice
Customer Case Study
DT Fire Systems Needed a Memorable Number For Customers
DT Fire Systems provide fire and security solutions around the UK. They required a phone number that was unique and professional and in addition they required the ability to react to customer queries at speed in the moment.
With a range of over 2 million phone numbers, we were able to provide them with a memorable business number that met their needs. Coupling their numbers with our smartphone app meant that customer calls could easily be handled while on the move.
Work the Way You Want To
Whether you're constantly on the move, work at a desk all day, or somewhere in-between, our phone system works with your existing devices.
Mobile App
Desktop App
VoIP Phone
Explore Our 3 Phone System Plans
Compare our plans or individually explore our phone system plans below.
The Core Plan
The Premium Plan
Phone System For Startups FAQ
Who is the Yay.com phone system suitable for?
Does the Yay.com phone system work on mobile and desktop?
What do I need to get started with the Yay.com phone system?
Can I keep my current phone number?
Is VoIP worth it for sole traders and startups?
Are there any disadvantages to using a VoIP phone?
From 3500+ reviews from
Join Thousands Of Happy Startups and Sole Traders
0
1
2
3
4
5
