# Can I list my sipgate number in the Telephone Book?

No, unfortunately it is not possible to publish your number in the Public Telephone Directory (Phone Book) for regulatory reasons.

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**Note:** It is possible to maintain an existing telephone book entry during an inbound number port to sipgate from the numbers current service provider. This must be specifically asked for during the porting process and does occur costs (£5 per number). For more information please see here.
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For more information please see [here](https://teamhelp.sipgate.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/204128432-Porting-Transfer-my-existing-telephone-number-to-sipgate-team-Trunking).


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