{ "title": "US number providers compared, for people outside the US", "publisher": "USVirtualNumbers.com, the guide and sales site for the TripoSIM US number", "canonical": "https://usvirtualnumbers.com/compare-providers/", "checkedAt": "2026-10-29", "method": "Each provider's facts come from its own pages, listed in sources. \"Not stated\" means the provider's page does not say.", "providers": [ { "911": "No", "name": "TripoSIM US number", "Sign up from outside the US": "Yes, from almost any country except sanctioned ones", "Price for one US number": "$100 a year or $12.99 a month", "Calls to the US and Canada": "300 minutes a month included; $5 per 100 more", "Texts": "Receive only, from US and Canadian senders, including verification codes", "ID or registration": "Photo ID and selfie, about 2 minutes", "Built for": "People living outside the US" }, { "911": "Paid plans only", "name": "Google Voice", "Sign up from outside the US": "No: personal plans are available in the US only", "Price for one US number": "Free (Basic); $10 or $20 a month (Starter, Standard)", "Calls to the US and Canada": "Unlimited US calling", "Texts": "Two-way, US only", "ID or registration": "Government ID and address for new numbers", "Built for": "People in the US" }, { "911": "Yes, US and Canada", "name": "TextNow", "Sign up from outside the US": "No: registration is not possible outside North America", "Price for one US number": "Free with ads; Unlimited Plan $35.99 a month", "Calls to the US and Canada": "Unlimited across North America", "Texts": "Two-way in North America; verification codes need a paid add-on", "ID or registration": "You must be in North America", "Built for": "People in North America", "page": "https://usvirtualnumbers.com/compare-providers/textnow/" }, { "911": "No", "name": "Hushed", "Sign up from outside the US": "Yes, except in 35 listed countries, including India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt and the Philippines", "Price for one US number": "$6.99 a month or $66.99 a year, plus tax", "Calls to the US and Canada": "Unlimited on the Unlimited plan", "Texts": "Two-way in the US and Canada, on select numbers only", "ID or registration": "None", "Built for": "A private second number", "page": "https://usvirtualnumbers.com/compare-providers/hushed/" }, { "911": "No", "name": "Sonetel", "Sign up from outside the US": "Yes, from anywhere", "Price for one US number": "From $1.79 a month for the number", "Calls to the US and Canada": "Per minute on the basic plan (about €0.01); included on paid plans from $9.95 a user a month", "Texts": "Incoming texts go to email; texts to US numbers are not supported yet", "ID or registration": "Your address and an ID number", "Built for": "Small businesses", "page": "https://usvirtualnumbers.com/compare-providers/sonetel/" }, { "911": "Not stated", "name": "Numero eSIM", "Sign up from outside the US": "Yes; no residency rule stated", "Price for one US number": "€4.99 a month or €39.99 a year for the number only, before tax", "Calls to the US and Canada": "Number-only plan: none; bundles from €6.99 a month with 278 minutes", "Texts": "Two-way, shown per number", "ID or registration": "Age 18+; ID where the operator requires it", "Built for": "Travellers and second numbers", "page": "https://usvirtualnumbers.com/compare-providers/numero-esim/" }, { "911": "No", "name": "TINE", "Sign up from outside the US": "Yes; no ID, US SIM or US address needed", "Price for one US number": "$5 a month or $49.99 a year, with a small calling and texting credit", "Calls to the US and Canada": "Pay as you go: 3 cents a minute out, 2 cents a minute in", "Texts": "Two-way with US and Canadian numbers, 3 cents a text sent or received", "ID or registration": "None stated", "Built for": "A second number in your web browser (phone apps coming soon)", "page": "https://usvirtualnumbers.com/compare-providers/tine/" }, { "911": "No", "name": "Quo (formerly OpenPhone)", "Sign up from outside the US": "Yes; numbers are US and Canada only", "Price for one US number": "$19 a user a month, or $15 billed yearly ($180)", "Calls to the US and Canada": "Unlimited, with a fair use policy", "Texts": "Two-way after business registration with The Campaign Registry", "ID or registration": "Business texting registration: $19.50 once plus $1.50 to $3 a month", "Built for": "Business teams", "page": "https://usvirtualnumbers.com/compare-providers/quo/" } ], "sources": [ { "title": "Google Voice: plans and country availability", "url": "https://support.google.com/voice/answer/9249103?hl=en" }, { "title": "Google Voice: standalone plan prices", "url": "https://support.google.com/voice/answer/16515632?hl=en" }, { "title": "Google Voice: identity verification for new numbers", "url": "https://support.google.com/voice/answer/16768664?hl=en" }, { "title": "TextNow: is TextNow available in my country?", "url": "https://help.textnow.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042529194-Is-TextNow-available-in-my-country" }, { "title": "TextNow: getting started (free plan)", "url": "https://help.textnow.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043031633-Getting-started-with-TextNow" }, { "title": "TextNow: verification codes", "url": "https://help.textnow.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500002893921-Does-TextNow-Support-Verification-Codes" }, { "title": "TextNow: 911 emergency calling", "url": "https://help.textnow.com/hc/en-us/articles/9536597135895-911-Emergency-Calling" }, { "title": "Hushed: pricing packages", "url": "https://support.hushed.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015503052-Pricing-Packages-What-type-of-plans-are-offered-on-Hushed" }, { "title": "Hushed: countries where the app is not available", "url": "https://support.hushed.com/hc/en-us/articles/4403507947277-Country-List-Is-Hushed-available-in-your-country" }, { "title": "Hushed: emergency calls", "url": "https://support.hushed.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015706631-Emergency-Calls-Can-I-reach-emergency-services-e-g-911-using-Hushed" }, { "title": "Sonetel: US phone numbers", "url": "https://sonetel.com/en/help/help-topics/telephony/countries-supported/us-phone-number/" }, { "title": "Sonetel: prices", "url": "https://sonetel.com/en/prices/" }, { "title": "Numero eSIM: US virtual mobile numbers", "url": "https://www.numeroesim.com/virtual-numbers/mobile-numbers/united-states" }, { "title": "Quo: pricing", "url": "https://www.quo.com/pricing" }, { "title": "TINE: pricing, usage rates and FAQ", "url": "https://tinetech.org/" }, { "title": "Google Voice: number reclaimed after 3 months without use", "url": "https://support.google.com/voice/answer/9230450?hl=en" }, { "title": "Quo: local numbers from another country", "url": "https://support.quo.com/core-concepts/phone-numbers/local-numbers" }, { "title": "Microsoft: Skype is retiring (Skype Number ended May 2026)", "url": "https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/skype-is-retiring-in-may-2025-what-you-need-to-know" } ] }