Getting a Virtual local number to forward to main mobile number

[Clagnar]

Hi there, I am wondering what is the best way to get a local Kitchener number and have all calls and texts forwarded from that number to my main one in Toronto.

I do not need to carry another phone or wish to have one.  I am doing mostly business in Kitchener from my home, but wish to have the business there not have to call long distance to reach me.

Can I also set up a new plan with PM for just talk and text with a Kitchener area code and have it somehow just forward all calls and texts to my 416 number somehow?

[xCameron94x]

Late to chime in here. But try google voice. You can get a free google voice # and you can forward calls to your cell phoe number, and i beleive the same goes with messages. You should check that out 

[Vickel]

try freephoneline.ca

[will13am]

Yes wireless home phones transgress political boundaries.  There's nothing stopping you from getting any Canadian exchange you desire.  In my account I have two wireless home phone plans with numbers from two different provinces.  My reference to $10 for wireless home phone is just that, a reference.  I have a grandfathered price from many, many years ago.  Different carries charge a different price for essentially the same service.  Shop around for the best price.  

[Clagnar]

Hmmm, that might work if rogers (or bell, since I am getting their services installed next week) are able to set up my home phone service with a Kitchener 519 area code, even thoough I live in Toronto?

I will follow up with Bell now to see if that's possible.

[will13am]

Various apps out there like fongo may issue numbers that may work out for you.  Businesses need reliability in their services.  Work arounds are often quite unpredictable.  Why not purchase a wireless home phone service.  They are really cheap and many carriers offer it.  I have a wireless home phone service from Rogers for $10 per month with unlimited Canada wide calling that includes the usual calling feature including forwarding.