Virtual Numbers Do Not Have An External And Real Existence Are Provided By Specific Providers And Do Not Leave Any Trace Of The Original Identity Of People.

Virtual Number Nowadays, internet communication through virtual messaging platforms and social networks has become so widespread that different needs are raised daily in these services. One of these requirements is having multiple user accounts at the same time.

The virtual Number enables the use of different applications, platforms, and websites in the simplest possible way without the need to authenticate or show the user’s original Number to others and increases the user’s security by maintaining privacy.

What is a virtual number?

A virtual number is a service unrelated to a telephone line that is not limited to a fixed location. Virtual numbers can use to make or receive calls with any device, including a mobile phone or softphone. The ability to connect the virtual Number to several phone lines (numbers) simultaneously can be introduced as the main feature of this service.

By creating a virtual number for Telegram or WhatsApp or social networks such as Twitter and Instagram, you can easily register on these platforms and benefit from their benefits without using your Number.

In addition, the virtual Number is also used to make calls and send and receive SMS; make your virtual Number available to your audience or customers and communicate with them at the lowest co.

You can choose which devices use the virtual Number and change them if necessary. This feature is due to the flexibility of the services provided for the virtual Number. Such a service is used to use the services of websites that have sanctioned Iran and increases the level of anonymity of the user compared to a fixed phone number.

In recent years, virtual numbers have become more popular, and businesses are using this service to receive calls from customers worldwide, regardless of where their offices are located. There is no way to distinguish between a virtual number and a person’s Number, and this technology eliminates boundaries by providing the same lines of communication.

Advantages of virtual Number

Many users do not want their personal information, including their mobile phone number, to be revealed in all these accounts. Therefore, some companies decided to provide a virtual number that does not exist externally; But many features of the actual phone number are available to users.

Today, virtual number provider services have many fans, and many people, companies, and organizations use this technology. There are many reasons for the popularity and expansion of virtual numbers, which we will mention below.

Reduce communication costs

Communication is done using a virtual number on the Internet; For this reason, the costs of using this service are minimal and affordable compared to personal numbers. The low prices of the virtual number service are essential when you use this Number to communicate with people in another country.

Ease of use

Creating and setting up a free virtual number is very simple and convenient; Installing one of the virtual number creation applications is enough to benefit from this service.

Privacy and security

Maintaining security in cyberspace is one of the most critical concerns in today’s world, and virtual numbers can eliminate this concern by protecting the user’s privacy. Most websites or applications ask the user to enter their Number in addition to or instead of an email address to register. Some platforms display this Number to other users, which risks the user’s privacy. Using a virtual number in such a situation makes cyberspace fraudsters or hackers unable to easily access the user’s personal information.

However, if the user account created with the virtual Number is lost, returning it depends entirely on the provider and is not easy. This problem can be considered the only problem with using virtual numbers. The security of the virtual Number depends on the providers of this service. Some providers may make a virtual number available to several people and endanger the safety of users. It is common among toll-free virtual number provider services. On the other hand, some providers also make a virtual number available to only one person and do not allow access to that Number to another person.

Increasing business credit

Increasing the credibility of businesses at the lowest cost is another practical benefit of a virtual number. Most customers trust international companies more efficiently. Virtual numbers introduce you as an international business in the minds of customers. You can even create a virtual number free of charge, and by placing this Number on your product or your website and organizational platform, in addition to introducing your business, you can gain customers’ trust as an international business.

Among the other advantages of using a virtual number can be mentioned the benefit of the voice answering machine settings, the simultaneous creation of several user accounts in social networks and messengers, and the use of services of many foreign companies such as PayPal.

Risks of using a virtual number

Using virtual numbers may be associated with risks. This possibility is more for free virtual numbers, and it is recommended not to use free virtual numbers as much as possible. Some of the dangers of using a virtual number are:

• Hacking of contact information through the website of the service provider: for example, hackers may access the virtual Number, data on WhatsApp or Telegram, or other messengers that use this Number (for example, contact information stored on these platforms or groups and channels) ), sell for advertising purposes.
• Possibility of losing user account information and no guarantee of its return: After registering on a platform with the help of a virtual number, if something goes wrong with the user account, you will need to re-authenticate to log in again. In such a situation, you may lose your user account completely due to forgetting the Number or not having some access.

Virtual number technology

Virtual numbers do not require a SIM card or a physical address and use secure internet technology to make actual phone calls between people. Instead, virtual numbers receive calls through the VoIP (Voice Over Internet) protocol. The same technology is also used to make calls and send messages through iMessage, WhatsApp, or Google Voice.

Creating a virtual number

There are two modes for creating a virtual number: free and paid.

Buying a virtual number instead of using free virtual numbers can guarantee the security of your information. Most free virtual numbers are not as safe as they should be, and your personal information is readily available to the following people who use the same virtual Number. There is a risk of losing user accounts created with these free virtual numbers at any moment.

Many apps and websites offer free or paid virtual numbers with different dollar subscriptions. Some of these paid services allow free use of virtual numbers for a certain period or overall minutes or messages. Next, we introduce some of the top providers of this service:

Provider	Capabilities	Support	Platform	Price	trial version
Vonage	HD calling and more global coverage, Caller ID, forward and block, and video conference	24-hour email and chat, and phone calls	cloud space	Contractual	does not have
8×8	Voice call with HQ sound quality for all businesses, call recording, caller ID display, monitoring, and hold	24-hour chat and voice call	Web, software, cloud, iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows	Starting at $15 a month	Yes, 30 days
RingCentral	Services for call centers and small businesses and video conferencing and voice and video calls without restrictions	Short video call and 24-hour chat	iOS, Android, Windows, Cloud, and Web	Starting at $240 per year	Yes, 14 days
Oma	Advanced features with an emphasis on small business needs and native toll-free numbers and call recording	Short video calls and chat and voice calls and email	macOS, Android, Windows, Cloud, and iOS	Starting at $15 a month	does not have
dial pad	Suitable for holding video conferences based on artificial intelligence in small businesses and unlimited audio and video	Email and voice call and chat 24 hours a day	macOS, Windows, Web, Cloud, Android, and iOS	Starting at $15 a month	Yes, 14 days
Nextiva	Small business and affordable calling system for entrepreneurs, unlimited video conferencing, greeting message, and call forwarding	Email and voice call and chat 24 hours a day	Cloud, software, web, iOS, and Android	Starting at $18 a month	does not have
Grasshopper	A great combination of phone features and competitive prices, call forwarding, call blocking, and mobile application (Android) only in America and Canada.	24 hours	Cloud, Software, Web, iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS	Starting at $26 a month	has it
CallHippo	Analysis of data related to established calls and mobile applications (Android and iOS) and call recording	Voice call, email, 24-hour chat, and ticketing	Web, Android, and iOS	Starting at $14 a month	has it
Google Voice	For international audiences and forward and block calls	24 hours	Web, macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS	Starting at $10 a month	Yes, free for personal use
VirtualPhone.com	Only for freelancers and entrepreneurs and mobile application	Chat, email, and voice call 24 hours a day	Web and Android	Starting at $19 a month	Yes, 100 minutes

Next, the introduced applications will teach how to use a virtual number to create an Apple ID, Telegram, and WhatsApp account.

Virtual Apple ID number

One of the uses of virtual numbers for Iranians is to create an Apple ID. For some time, another part has been added to the Apple ID creation process, according to which users are required to enter a valid mobile number; But those from Iran who intend to do such a thing will face problems. The reason for this is the lack of support from Apple in our country.

Previously, a complete article was published about how to create an Apple ID with a virtual number, which you can read by clicking on the link below:

 

Creating a virtual number using the Temp Number program

Temp Number is an application that provides users with several numbers from America, Canada, and European countries. This program is free; you can use it without paying to register on websites and messengers such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram. This platform is not only limited to software. The virtual numbers in it are also available through the website temp-number.com.

To create a virtual number in the Temp Number application, first, download and install the Temp Number application. After running the program and choosing Get Free Number, select the country you want to get a virtual number.

After selecting the country (Finland in the example above), a list of available virtual numbers will display. Please note that you may have given the numbers in this list to others before you. After choosing a virtual number and registering on your preferred platform (in the example below, Facebook) using this Number, you will receive an authentication code in this section.

As we said, the virtual Number obtained by this method has been made available to other users before you. Possibly, another person has registered before you with the same Number and on the same platform. In such a situation, you can choose another number from the list of numbers.

final word

In this article, we have explained everything you need to know to know and use the virtual Number correctly. Until now, many users have used the services of different companies providing virtual numbers; But perhaps we need to emphasize that using free services for virtual numbers may endanger your security, and it is better to use paid services. We hope this article was helpful for your Zomit companions and you can use it.

Common Questions

What is a virtual number?

A virtual number is a number that is not limited to a fixed location and has no actual existence. Virtual numbers can use to make or receive calls with any device, including mobile phones or softphones. Among the uses of the virtual Number, we can mention the creation of a Telegram or Apple ID account and membership in famous websites such as Amazon.

How to create a virtual number?

The primary way to buy a virtual number is through service provider websites and virtual number creation applications; Of course, some free tools also do this according to your needs.