Most people get mobile service by signing up for a phone plan with a carrier. The carrier then provides mobile users with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) while mobile users mostly bring their own device or smartphone. Many people do not know that technology has evolved from this very concept into Virtual Phone Numbers.
The problem with the SIM is that you would need to change it should you choose to travel or use a second phone number (e.g., for business or online usage). Your phone might not even be compatible with other SIMs if you obtained it on a carrier plan. In the end, you may either have to buy a second phone or sign up for wireless roaming when traveling. Both options are needlessly expensive.
Virtual phone numbers eliminates the need for a SIM entirely. It is effectively a phone number that works through a web or mobile app such as Skype, Google Voice, or Textfree. It takes the Voice over the Internet Protocol (VoIP) concept to another level, allowing it to bypass many of the limitations of current mobile solutions. You can have multiple phone numbers and operators, enhanced security, and many more for far lower costs.
A real phone number is assigned to your web account or mobile app. When you make a call, it uses your Internet Protocol (IP) to send and receive voice and text. In other words, your virtual number utilizes your internet connectivity (whether Wi-Fi or cellular data) to function. Through the process, the audio will be converted into packets that can be transmitted through the internet and vice versa.
The beauty of virtual phone numbers is that they can provide you with numbers hosted in a variety of countries. Should you choose to travel and correspond with people internationally, you would not have to worry about the expensive phone charges in wireless roaming plans.
There are plenty of reasons to switch from a SIM to a Virtual Phone Number, and some of them are:
This option is particularly palatable to business users with local and international operations. Imagine providing prospective clients, customers, and partners around the world with a local number to call.
Phone calls via VoIP technology are generally safe. The complex encryption involved ensures that no third party can tap into your lines and access your messages. If you deal with sensitive information, this might be the perfect option for you especially if the virtual number app supports end-to-end encryption.
The service providers behind such technology are dedicated to making this service easy to use and consistent. It is as easy as subscribing to web service or downloading a mobile app. After all, virtual number providers understand that customers need consistent service at all times—whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or just a person with a lot of friends and family locally or globally.
In many cases mobile users need to use a second number to keep their primary number private. Thinking of selling an item online or considering a dating app, virtual phone numbers can help you keep your main mobile number private.
Gone are the days when your options for mobile access and connectivity were limited to a carrier’s phone plans and SIM cards. With a Virtual Phone Number, you could enjoy all the benefits of local and international calling and texting at a fraction of the cost. You could be the owner of a business hoping to scale operations, or just a concerned loved one trying to find ways to be closer to your family; whatever the case, a virtual number might be what you need.
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