// google voice uk alternative
The Google Voice alternative for the UK
// the short answer
Google Voice’s free, personal service is not available in the UK — only a paid, US-dollar version via Google Workspace, with no SMS. A UK small business is better served by a UK provider: LineHQ gives you a real UK number (local, 0800 or 03) that forwards to your existing mobile, billed in pounds, with no contract, from £4.99/mo.
If you’ve tried to sign up for Google Voice from the UK, you’ll have hit a wall: the free consumer version has been US-only since 2009, and the only UK option is a paid Google Workspace add-on that bills in US dollars and can’t send or receive SMS. Here’s how LineHQ compares as a UK-first alternative.
Last reviewed July 2026
| LineHQ | Google Voice (UK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Available to UK businesses | Yes — built for the UK | Personal version not available; Workspace only |
| UK phone numbers | Local (020, 0161…), 0800 & 03 | UK numbers via Workspace only |
| Rings your existing mobile | Yes — forwards to any UK phone | Calls run through the Google Voice app |
| Billing currency | Pounds (£) | US dollars |
| SMS | Inbound SMS on supported numbers | Not supported for UK numbers |
| Contract | None — rolling monthly, cancel anytime | Tied to a Workspace subscription |
| From | £4.99/mo | Workspace plan + per-user Voice licence |
Competitor details were researched from public sources in July 2026 and may have changed — check the provider’s own website for current pricing and terms. LineHQ details are ours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Voice available in the UK?
The free, personal version of Google Voice is not available in the UK — it has been US-only since launch. The only way to use Google Voice in the UK is a paid add-on for Google Workspace business accounts, which bills in US dollars and cannot send or receive SMS.
What is the best Google Voice alternative for a UK small business?
A UK provider that gives you a real UK number and forwards it to your existing mobile. LineHQ offers local, 0800 and 03 numbers with call forwarding, voicemail-to-email and recording, billed in pounds with no contract, from £4.99/mo.
Can I get a UK number that rings my mobile like Google Voice does?
Yes. With LineHQ you pick a UK number and forward it to your mobile, landline or the whole team — the caller only ever sees your business number, and you answer on the phone you already own. No app is required.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Unlike app-based services, LineHQ forwards calls to your normal phone, so there’s nothing to install and nothing new to learn — your business number simply rings your existing mobile.
Try LineHQ
A UK number that rings your existing mobile, with recording, voicemail-to-email and a receptionist. From £4.99/mo, no contract, cancel anytime.