Hushed and TripoSIM side by side
Hushed and the TripoSIM US number, from each provider's own pages, checked October 29, 2026 | Hushed | TripoSIM US numberThis site |
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| Sign up from outside the US | HushedYes, except in 35 listed countries, including India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt and the Philippines | TripoSIM US numberYes, from almost any country except sanctioned ones |
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| Price for one US number | Hushed$6.99 a month or $66.99 a year, plus tax | TripoSIM US number$100 a year or $12.99 a month |
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| Calls to the US and Canada | HushedUnlimited on the Unlimited plan | TripoSIM US number300 minutes a month included; $5 per 100 more |
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| Texts | HushedTwo-way in the US and Canada, on select numbers only | TripoSIM US numberReceive only, from US and Canadian senders, including verification codes |
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| ID or registration | HushedNone | TripoSIM US numberPhoto ID and selfie, about 2 minutes |
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| 911 | HushedNo | TripoSIM US numberNo |
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| Built for | HushedA private second number | TripoSIM US numberPeople living outside the US |
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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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