Hello friends! Likely, you have ever needed an alternative phone number, so as not to share yours, or a phone number from another country, to sign up for a service that has a requirement. A task that sounds complicated. Luckily there are temporary phone numbers, which will allow you to have a limited time number to meet your needs. Without having to contract the service of a new telephone carrier. In this post, we will show you how to get a temporary phone number on Android.
Temporary Phone Numbers
These temporary phone numbers are offered by phone companies that do their business over the internet. The goal is that you can access a working number without having to meet many requirements. This service is provided through applications that have this objective, with which you can receive calls and text messages. That you can use for example in case you are asked for a phone number to purchase service. There are several alternatives that you can try.
Download Hushed
Hushed is an application that will allow you to get a temporary phone number from Canada or the United States for free for three days. With this application, you will be able to receive calls, text messages, and MMS messages. You will also be able to identify who is calling you with your contact book and it includes voicemail.
First step
Download the application by following the link below:
Google Play | Download Hushed – Second Phone Number
Second step
Open the app and click on the “Sign up” button.
Third step
Then enter your email and password and click the “Sign up” button.
Fourth step
Next, accept the terms and conditions.
Fifth step
After that, grant microphone, call, and storage permissions for the correct functioning of the app.
Sixth step
Then tap the “add number” button. Next, press the “Claim Now” button to start the three-day free trial.
Seventh step
Next, enter an area code and press the search button. Then select a phone number.
Eighth step
Finally, select a plan and click the “Start three-day free trial” button.
Skype Online Phone Number
Another alternative to consider is Skype, one of the most famous communication tools, owned by Microsoft. Skype offers you the possibility to get a temporary number, which you can use to send messages and make calls. It also allows you to forward calls to other numbers and has its voicemail. With Skype, you can contract a number in up to 25 countries. And in the case of the United States, you can choose the area code that corresponds to the state you want. This alternative is ideal for companies that are planning to expand their business to other countries. To contract this service it is necessary to have installed the skype application and have a Microsoft account. You must also take into account that this service requires a subscription that has the following costs in the case of the United States:
- $6.50USD per month
- 18.53USD for 3 months, save 5%.
- 52.26USD for 12 months, saving 33%.
Conclusion
As you could see getting a temporary phone number is a simple task that will take you little time, you will be able to use it for whatever you need. There are other alternatives but they usually ask for other requirements, and they are not as effective. Also having a temporary or secondary number can be useful if you only have one SIM card slot. Thanks for reading. Bye!
