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STILL CARRYING TWO PHONES FOR WORK AND PERSONAL USE?

Here’s How to Simplify It

If you’re juggling a personal mobile and a work phone, you’re not alone. It’s still common practice for professionals to carry two devices to keep their work and personal lives separate – but in 2025, it’s completely avoidable.

Whether you’re based in the office, working remotely, or constantly on the move, there’s now a more efficient way to stay connected – and it starts with rethinking how your business manages calls.

WHY DO PEOPLE STILL CARRY TWO PHONES?

Many people still carry two phones because:

  • Their work number is tied to an office desk phone
  • Their organisation issues a second device for business use
  • They’re trying to keep work and personal communications separate

But this setup often leads to more problems than it solves – and it’s holding many professionals back from working smarter.

THE HASSLE OF MANAGING TWO PHONES

Carrying two phones creates everyday frustrations, like:

  • Managing battery life, chargers, and updates for two devices
  • Missed business calls when you’re away from the desk
  • Confusion with voicemails, call logs, and contacts split across numbers
  • Extra costs for your organisation in terms of contracts and devices

In short, it’s outdated – and no longer necessary.

WHAT IF YOU COULD JUST USE ONE PHONE?

Picture this: making and receiving business calls on your own mobile, using your work number – without using a third-party app, changing SIMs, or compromising on features.

With the right solution, you can use a single device to access:

  • Internal extension dialling
  • Call transfer and hold
  • Company voicemail
  • Call recording

This is made possible through Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) – a modern approach to integrating mobile phones directly into your business phone system.

STAY PROFESSIONAL, WHEREVER YOU ARE

With an FMC setup like Enconvo’s Contact Anywhere, your mobile becomes an intelligent extension of your office system.

That means:

✅ You keep using your mobile’s native dialler
✅ Your caller ID displays your business number
✅ You gain access to full business telephony features
✅ You no longer need to carry two phones

It’s ideal for:

  • Hybrid or remote employees
  • Sales and field teams
  • Directors and consultants
  • Any professional who needs mobility without sacrificing professionalism

HOW IT WORKS WITHOUT TWO PHONES

Diagram of how fixed mobile convergence utilises your mobile network when internet connecting is interrupted.

Instead of relying on extra SIM cards or VoIP apps, FMC routes calls through your GSM network when IP access isn’t available – even when you’re using your personal mobile device.

From the user’s perspective, it’s seamless:

  • Make and receive business calls as usual
  • Use the same number across desk phone, softphone, and mobile
  • Maintain a professional presence, wherever you are

The Benefits of Using One Phone for Everything

Adopting FMC for your team means:

✅ No more carrying two phones
✅ Answer work calls on the go with your business number
✅ Consistent caller ID across devices
✅ Reduced hardware and contract costs
✅ Easier device management and support
✅ Greater flexibility for hybrid and remote work

DID YOU KNOW?

FMC gives your team access to the business phone system from their mobile devices native dialler.

OUR THOUGHTS

Enconvo’s Fixed Mobile Convergence service helps UK businesses move away from clunky, legacy telecoms setups and embrace mobile-first, flexible communication – without compromising on professionalism or control. 

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FIXED MOBILE CONVERGENCE GUIDE

Navigating the options and functionalities on offer when choosing to upgrade your telephone system can be daunting. To help you choose the right configuration of features and to answer your top questions, we’ve put together a series of detailed articles to form a guide.

We hope this guide will help you make an informed decision that will benefit your business by improving communications and productivity. Below you can find links to popular content within the guide, or you can view a complete list of the articles in our business phone systems guide.

Discover Enconvo Contact Anywhere, the ultimate fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) solution designed to keep your team connected no matter where they are. Whether you’re in the office, at home, or on the go, Enconvo Contact Anywhere ensures that your communication flows smoothly across all devices.

    YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

    Can I use my business number on my personal phone?

    Yes. With Fixed Mobile Convergence, you can make and receive business calls on your mobile using your work number – no app or separate physical SIM required.

    How do I stop carrying two phones for work and personal use?

    FMC allows you to combine both numbers into a single mobile device while keeping calls and voicemails separate.

    Will this work for a hybrid or fully remote team?

    Absolutely. FMC keeps your staff connected to the phone system from anywhere – with full functionality and continuity.