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How to get a usa virtual phone number

USA virtual phone numbers

In today’s world, having a USA virtual phone number is a smart move for both individuals and businesses.

A US virtual mobile phone number isn’t just a regular phone number; it’s your ticket to being able to scale, advertise your business and be reachable no matter where you’re located.

It’s like having a local presence for your business without being tied down to a specific place.

Whether you’re hustling in the heart of New York or soaking up the sun in Cancun, your US number stays connected, making you just a call or text away from anyone.

So, if you want to find out more, keep reading.

What is a USA virtual phone number?

US virtual phone numbers are telephone numbers that are not tied to a physical phone line or any sim card. They are operated through the internet. The key difference is that virtual numbers leverage VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology.

What’s great is that when someone dials your US virtual phone number, it feels just like calling any regular local number.

You can get your free US phone number here.

How to get a US virtual phone number

How to get a USA virtual phone number

With iTeleCenter, it’s super easy to buy a US number online. In fact, you can sign up in minutes and have your number activated in no time.

Here’s how you get started,

Choose your phone number

Search thousands of local, toll-free or vanity phone numbers from our inventory. Select your preferred number or area code.

Pick a plan

Choose from 3 plans. We’ve got plans for businesses big and small.

Not too sure and want to test it out? Go with our free trial option and take iTeleCenter for a spin.

You’re all done

Configure your settings, and immediately start making and receiving calls and texts.

What you can do with US virtual numbers

Establish a US presence

Get in front and reach customers in the local community by giving your business a local presence.

It’s a known fact that customers are more likely to do business with companies that have a local presence. No more losing business to local competitors simply because they have a local number

Keep work and personal separate

Keep your personal number private and always know when an incoming call is a business one. Make calls and send texts displaying your US virtual number on the outgoing caller ID.

See higher response rates

When you reach out to your customers with a familiar US number, there’s a higher chance they’ll pick up the phone or respond to your texts. Even new clients or prospects are more inclined to dial numbers that feel like they’re part of the local community.

Create a presence in multiple cities

You can get a US number in any city and state. Get multiple numbers and give your business a multi-city presence although you’re not physically located there.

For instance, if you’re located in Los Angeles and need a presence in New York and Florida, you can instantly add local numbers for those cities and advertise your business.

Send and receive text messages

Text messages have a response rate of over 90%.

Question for you – aren’t you more likely to respond to a text from a familiar area code? More and more people are saying that they prefer text messaging over calling when communicating with a business.

US business text messaging gives you the ability to send and receive text messages from your US business numbers.

Transfer numbers at any time

Your US phone numbers registered with iTeleCenter can easily be ported to another provider. No contracts or commitments and you may cancel at any time.

Features that come with a US virtual number

US virtual number features

Call forwarding

Forward your calls to another number or multiple people at once and never miss out on an another call.

SMS and MMS messaging

Send and receive texts directly from your cellphone or computer. Moreover, add a hint of personality by sending emojis, images, audio, and more.

Call transfer

Direct incoming calls to extensions, phone numbers or voicemail boxes.

Custom greetings

Welcome callers with a custom greeting and look more professional.

Auto reply by text

In a meeting or busy? Automatically respond to calls with a standard text. Don’t miss out on opportunities. Let your prospects or clients know that their call is important.

Conference calling

Dial in and host conference calls and collaborate with up to 100 participants.

Virtual receptionist

Look more credible by having a live virtual receptionist answer and route all your calls based on preset conditions.

Call recording

Record calls or enable call recording for all calls. You can access, playback and share call records with your team.

Web and mobile app

With our iOS, Android and web app,you can  work from anywhere, any time. Make calls, send texts, transfer calls, edit users and do much more.

Get a USA virtual number with iTeleCenter

iTeleCenter virtual phone system

Looking to get a US number online?

Try iTeleCenter for free by kicking off a trial right now. Get a US phone number free, test it out and if it suits your needs, you can choose to keep it.

And don’t worry—if you decide that it’s not for you, you can always cancel it before your trial.

Frequently asked questions

Absolutely, you can make outbound phone calls with an iTeleCenter US number. Stay connected with international clients even if you're not physically located in the US.

The top USA virtual number providers are iTeleCenter, RingCentral, Nextiva, Grasshopper and Talkroute. You can buy american numbers with any of these providers.

If you’re looking to get a cheap USA VoIP number, iTeleCenter might be a good option. You can get a USA VoIP phone number + service for as low as $19.95 a month for both personal and business purposes.

The standard US phone number format follows to a 10-digit structure, resembling XXX-YYY-ZZZZ, where:

  • XXX represents the area code
  • YYY signifies the exchange code and
  • ZZZZ denotes the subscriber number.

Dialing american phone numbers is as easy!

The US phone number comprises of 10 digits. A three-digit area code followed by a seven-digit number grouped as XXX-XXX-XXXX.

If you're calling from outside the country, just add +1 (USA's country code), before entering the remaining numbers.

Individuals with a business interest in the US can buy a US mobile number online. Please note: It's important to adhere to all laws related to virtual phone calling. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Follow these steps to purchase a USA virtual phone number for OTP verification:

  • Sign up for an account.
  • Choose a USA virtual number from the available options.
  • Utilize this selected number during the account creation process.
  • Enter the OTP code received to verify your account

Please note: These will only work with online services or apps that accept virtual numbers, iTeleCenter does not block any SMS to your number.

Check out our pricing and plans page to get a better idea.

Of course.

US virtual phone numbers can handle all forms of communication, including sending and receiving SMS text messages.

What makes them even more convenient is that they aren't tied to a single physical device, giving you the flexibility to access them from various devices. Whether you're sending 1-on-1 texts or reaching out with bulk messages, virtual numbers have you covered.

You can get a USA number for free when you sign up for iTeleCenter. Check our pricing and plans to get a better idea.

At iTeleCenter, you can find all toll-free area codes - 1-800, 1-888, 1-877, 1-866, 1-855, 1-844 and 1-833 area code numbers that enable customers to reach you without incurring charges.

If you're looking to target a specific state or locality in the US, you can go with our local US phone numbers that are designated to specific geographic areas. We offer virtual USA numbers covering all 50 states. You can get a local phone number even if you're not located in the US.

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