Virtual phone numbers
A real phone number, anywhere — no SIM, no app
A virtual phone number is a real local number in a country of your choice that works without a physical SIM card. You receive calls and SMS to it from any web browser. callmins rents virtual numbers in 12+ countries from $0.99/month, with no app to install and no carrier contract.
Who it's for
- Diaspora and remote workers who need a number in a country they don't live in.
- Anyone wanting a separate number for SMS verification on WhatsApp, Telegram, or banking sign-ups.
- Small businesses needing a foreign-market presence without a local office.
- Travelers who don't want to swap SIMs every border crossing.
What it costs
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
 United States (+US) Local US number | $0.99/mo |
 United Kingdom (+GB) +44 mobile or landline | $0.99/mo |
 Canada (+CA) +1 Canada local | $1.49/mo |
 Germany (+DE) +49 local | $1.99/mo |
 France (+FR) +33 local | $1.99/mo |
 Netherlands (+NL) +31 local | $1.99/mo |
Renewable monthly. Cancel from the dashboard at any time.
How it works
- 1
Create an account
Sign up with email or Google. Verify your phone via SMS (one-time, for fraud prevention). No credit card required up front.
- 2
Pick a country
Choose from 12+ countries: US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine, Sweden, Denmark, Finland. Each country lists a monthly rental price and what type of number is available (mobile or landline).
- 3
Top up your wallet
Pay with Stripe (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay) or PayPal. Minimum top-up is $5. The first month's rental is debited on activation; subsequent months renew automatically until you cancel.
- 4
Use the number in your browser
Calls and SMS are handled in-browser. You can also point the number at another phone for call forwarding, or use the dialer to make outbound calls at near-wholesale per-minute rates.
Where it works
| Country | Detail |
|---|---|
| United States | $0.99/month · Local US number · Receive SMS + voice · Use for sign-up verification |
| United Kingdom | $0.99/month · +44 mobile or landline · Voicemail to email · Forward to any number |
| Canada | $1.49/month · +1 Canada local · Receive SMS + voice · Works in browser |
| Germany | $1.99/month · +49 local · Receive SMS + voice · Forward to mobile |
| France | $1.99/month · +33 local · Receive SMS + voice · Forward to mobile |
| Netherlands | $1.99/month · +31 local · Receive SMS + voice |
 Poland | $1.49/month · +48 local · Receive SMS + voice |
 Lithuania | $0.99/month · +370 local · Receive SMS + voice |
 Sweden | $1.99/month · +46 local · Receive SMS + voice |
 Denmark | $1.99/month · +45 local · Receive SMS + voice |
 Finland | $1.99/month · +358 local · Receive SMS + voice |
 Ukraine | $1.49/month · +380 local · Receive SMS + voice |
Numbers in additional countries are added monthly. Don't see yours? Email support@callmins.com.
FAQ
- What is a virtual phone number?
- A virtual phone number is an active local phone number that lives in software instead of on a SIM card. It can receive calls, voicemails, and SMS — including verification codes from services like WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, or your bank — directly in your web browser. The number is dialable from anywhere in the world, but it carries the country code of the country where it was provisioned.
- How much does a virtual phone number cost on callmins?
- Virtual numbers start at $0.99/month for US, UK, and Lithuania, $1.49/month for Canada, Poland, and Ukraine, and $1.99/month for Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Outbound calling is pay-per-minute on top of the monthly rental, with unlimited-call bundles available for popular destinations.
- Do I need to install an app?
- No. callmins runs entirely in the browser using WebRTC. Sign up, top up your wallet, and dial. A progressive web app (PWA) is available for users who want a desktop quick-launch icon, but it's optional.
- Can I receive WhatsApp, Telegram, or banking verification codes?
- Yes — virtual numbers on callmins can receive SMS from most consumer services, including WhatsApp and Telegram. A handful of services block known VoIP ranges, which is true of every virtual-number provider; if a code does not arrive within 5 minutes, the SMS is automatically refunded.
- Is the number really mine?
- Yes — the number is yours for as long as you keep the monthly rental active. If you cancel, callmins releases the number back to the carrier pool after a 30-day hold. During the hold you can re-claim it for the standard monthly fee.
- How is this different from Google Voice or Skype?
- Google Voice only works for users with a US Google account and a US bank address. Skype was retired by Microsoft in 2025. callmins is browser-based like Skype was, works anywhere in the world like Google Voice doesn't, and supports virtual numbers in 12+ countries.
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