Hushed or the TripoSIM US number, if you live outside the US

This site sells the TripoSIM US number. Everything about Hushed comes from its own pages, linked below and checked October 29, 2026.

Short answer

Both sell US numbers to people abroad. Hushed costs less, $6.99 a month or $66.99 a year plus tax, and sends texts on select numbers, but it is not available in 35 countries, including India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt and the Philippines. The TripoSIM US number is $100 a year or $12.99 a month, receives texts and codes, and sells to almost every country.

Hushed and TripoSIM side by side

Hushed and the TripoSIM US number, from each provider's own pages, checked October 29, 2026
HushedTripoSIM US numberThis site
Sign up from outside the USYes, except in 35 listed countries, including India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt and the PhilippinesYes, from almost any country except sanctioned ones
Price for one US number$6.99 a month or $66.99 a year, plus tax$100 a year or $12.99 a month
Calls to the US and CanadaUnlimited on the Unlimited plan300 minutes a month included; $5 per 100 more
TextsTwo-way in the US and Canada, on select numbers onlyReceive only, from US and Canadian senders, including verification codes
ID or registrationNonePhoto ID and selfie, about 2 minutes
911NoNo
Built forA private second numberPeople living outside the US

When Hushed suits you better

  • You need to send texts, and Hushed is available in your country.
  • You want the lowest yearly price: $66.99 against $100.
  • You want a private second number with no ID check.

When the TripoSIM US number suits you better

  • You live in one of the 35 countries where Hushed is not available, such as India, Egypt or the Philippines.
  • You want verification codes from apps: TripoSIM tested 22 apps, including WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business.
  • You want time to renew: your number is kept at least 30 days after a plan ends.

What happens to your number if you stop?

A Hushed number expires at the end of the plan. You can restore it free within 48 hours, then for a $2 fee, and after 7 days it is gone. Hushed lets you move a number out through support.

The TripoSIM number stays yours while your plan is paid, with no rule about how often you use it. When a plan ends it is kept for 30 days on the yearly plan and 90 days on the monthly plan, then released. See every provider's rules.

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Get your US number

Two plans with the same number, minutes and app.

Best value, save 36%

Yearly plan

$100per year

About $8.33 a month, paid once a year

  • 300 minutes a month to the US and Canada
  • Incoming calls, voicemail and texts from US senders
  • Choose your number by state or area code
  • $5 welcome credit for eSIM data or extra minutes
  • Number kept 30 days if the plan ends
Get the yearly plan

Renews yearly until you cancel

Monthly plan

$12.99per month

Cancel the renewal anytime. $155.88 over 12 months

  • 300 minutes a month to the US and Canada
  • Incoming calls, voicemail and texts from US senders
  • Choose your number by state or area code
  • No welcome credit
  • Number kept 90 days if the plan ends
Get the monthly plan

Renews monthly until you cancel

Prices in US dollars as published by TripoSIM. Payments are not refunded, except a full refund if your ID check fails or your number is not delivered within 72 hours, or where local law requires. Checkout continues on TripoSIM. Right after payment you complete an ID check with a selfie, then choose from the numbers available.