Questions about the numbers
Questions about the numbers themselves. Anything specific to one platform is answered on that platform's own page.
Frequently asked questions
Are these real carrier lines?
Yes. Every number in the catalogue comes from a carrier in that country. What the platform sees is an ordinary local line, not a software-generated one.
What is the difference between the setup fee and the monthly fee?
Setup is charged once, the first time you rent a number in that country, and is zero in several countries. The monthly fee recurs. The price table's first-month column is the two added together.
What happens to the number if I stop renewing?
It is reclaimed and may be reassigned. Before you stop, enable two-factor authentication on the account or move it to a number you keep.
How many accounts can one number register?
One per platform, as a rule. The same number can usually be used across different platforms, but each platform sets its own policy.
Which countries require documents?
It depends on local regulation and is concentrated in parts of Europe and North America. Those lines are marked in the catalogue and on the country page — you do not need to ask.
Can the number take incoming calls?
Most are SMS Only and receive text messages only. A few countries offer a calls-and-SMS line, shown in the type table on that country's page.