First time House Buyer, Phone Line Already Install...

Evening all (and thanks for looking in advance),
Just completed on my first house purchase today and should be receivng the keys shortly. There is an existing phone line (or at least a visable phone socket) in the house but I currently have no existing phone number to transfer over.
If someone could advise how to proceed I would be grateful. I remember reading on (this?) forum that there was a number you could ring if the line was active and you would be able to get the designed / active number for the house in question (I cannot however locate the article at the moment),
Thanks, K.

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