Virtual phone numbers · United States
US virtual phone number — $2.00/mo, live in a minute
A US virtual phone number is a real +1 American phone number that lives in software instead of on a SIM card. With callmins you can rent one for $2.00/month + $1.00 setup, with no ID check and no US address, and receive calls and SMS to it in any web browser, anywhere in the world.
Who it's for
- People outside the US who need an American number for sign-ups, verification codes or US clients.
- Freelancers and remote workers billing US companies who want a local +1 contact number.
- Expats and students who left the US and want to stay reachable on a US number.
- Small businesses selling to US customers without a US office.
What it costs
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
 US number (+1) Receive calls + SMS, no ID check | $2.00/mo + $1.00 setup |
Calls to US landlines & mobiles Pay-as-you-go, no commitment | $0.017/min |
Typical prices in USD; the exact price is shown before you buy. The setup fee is charged once.
How it works
- 1
Create a callmins account
Sign up with email or Google. No app to install: everything runs in your browser.
- 2
Top up by $5 or more
Add funds by card through Stripe (Apple Pay and Google Pay work where supported). A US number's first month is $2.00 plus a $1.00 setup fee; anything left over pays for calls and SMS.
- 3
Pick your +1 number
Open Numbers → Buy → United States and choose from the available numbers. There is no ID check for US numbers, so it activates straight away.
- 4
Answer, text and call
Calls to your number ring in the browser, and texts land in your inbox. To call out, choose your US number as caller ID in the dialer: US calls cost from $0.017/min.
FAQ
- How do I get a US virtual phone number?
- Sign up at callmins.com, top up your wallet by $5 or more, then open Numbers → Buy → United States and pick a number. US numbers need no ID check, so the number is live within a minute. The first month's $2.00 rent and the one-off $1.00 setup fee are taken from your wallet when you buy.
- Do I need to live in the US or have a US address?
- No. callmins sells US numbers to people anywhere in the world. You need an internet connection and a debit or credit card. There is no US address, SSN or US bank account requirement.
- Is it a real US number?
- Yes. It is a normal +1 number on the US phone network, issued through our licensed wholesale carrier. Anyone in the US can call or text it as they would any American number, at their normal domestic rate.
- Can I use a US virtual number for WhatsApp or app verification?
- Many apps, including WhatsApp, accept internet-based numbers for verification, so most users register without trouble. Some banks and a few services refuse any VoIP number, so check before you rely on it for a bank account. If a code does not arrive, request it again or choose a voice-call code.
- How much does a US virtual phone number cost?
- $2.00/month, billed monthly from your wallet, plus a one-off $1.00 setup fee. Receiving calls and SMS is included. Outbound calls to US landlines and mobiles are pay-per-minute from $0.017/min.
- How is this different from Google Voice?
- Google Voice is free for personal use in the US, but new accounts generally need an existing US phone number and it is aimed at people living in the US. A callmins US number is paid, but you can get one from any country without a US number or address, and use it in a browser.
- Can I keep the number?
- Yes, as long as the monthly rent keeps renewing from your wallet. If you cancel or let the wallet run dry, the number is released back to the carrier and may be given to someone else, so keep a small balance if the number is linked to important accounts.
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