Increase Successful Contact Rates by 400%with a Virtual Local Phone Number
Earn your prospects’ trust even before they pick up the phone, raise your pick-up rates, and give yourself the opportunity to close more deals. Emulate local area codes easily, wherever you are, with virtual phone numbers starting at just $6 apiece.
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Access 1+ Markets
Choose from one of the widest selections of local VoIP phone numbers and call like a local in your target markets with fully remote-friendly business communication software.
Increase Pick-Up Rates
Take full advantage of the immediate familiarity of local area codes to offset prospects’ reluctance to pick up calls from unknown numbers to land 400% more conversations.
Close More Deals Easily
Make the most of each call by leveraging advanced and AI-powered features to personalize your pitches at scale, increasing customer satisfaction and conversions.
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What Is a Virtual Local Phone Number?
What Is a Virtual Local Phone Number?
Virtual numbers look like normal phone numbers but have one key distinction. Rather than being tied to a single SIM card or device, they are associated with a user’s VoIP profile, purchased from a provider like CloudTalk.
That means that while a virtual mobile number has the same area code phone number extension as one you’d get from a carrier in the US or UK, it can be bought and used anywhere and by anyone with access to the VoIP profile.
So, if you were wondering, “Can I get a phone number with a different area code?” then the answer is a resounding “Yes!”.
How Does a Local Virtual Phone Number Work?
Local virtual numbers use the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) infrastructure of a particular communication provider to send and receive calls and text messages at discount rates compared to their standard counterparts.
From a user’s perspective, the experience is nearly identical, apart from the fact that they can use it across all their internet-enabled devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. However, on the technical side, they are quite different.
Here’s how VoIP numbers work:
- Signal Input: The device picks up analog signals (your voice) via its microphone.
- Digitization: VoIP software turns analog signals into digital via special codecs.
- Packetization: The software divides the data into packets for easier transfer.
- Data Transfer: The packets are sent to the 2nd party’s device over the Internet.
- Retrieval: The receiving device turns the data back into audible sound.
- Repetition: The process repeats itself until the call ends.
How Much Does a VoIP Local Number Cost?
So, you want to get a local phone number, ideally without breaking the bank. The good news is that you can get one starting at just $6 per number/month. However, the price of virtual numbers can differ a lot, depending on their provider, type, and location.
Generally speaking, the harder it is to obtain a number, the more you’ll pay for it. Despite its wide usability, an international number will typically be the cheapest. Meanwhile, a local number in a remote country like Bahrain will come at a premium.
It should also be mentioned that buying a number is just the first step. Some virtual local numbers require both an activation charge as well as a monthly subscription on top of the minutes and SMS you spend on it.
How to Set Up a Local Virtual Number with CloudTalk?
- Choose Your Number: Browse our selection via our Geographic Number Pricing page and find the numbers you’d like to buy and their prices.
- Buy as a New Customer: If you don’t have a CloudTalk account yet, contact our sales team and discuss getting a plan alongside your numbers.
- Buy as an Existing Customer: If you already have a CloudTalk account, navigate to the “Numbers” tab from our app’s Dashboard.
- Specify Your Needs: From the tab, select the country and number of items you’d like to buy. You can double-check requirements here too.
- Wait for Support: After you place your order, you’ll see a confirmation banner pop up. Our team will process your purchase and reach out soon.
- Start Using the Number: After all the necessary paperwork has been filed, your requested numbers will be added to your account, ready to be used.
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Frequently asked questions
You can purchase a local phone number from a VoIP provider. Simply choose your preferred area code and set it up for calls, texts, or voicemail.
Yes, virtual phone numbers are legal and widely used by businesses for remote communication, customer support, and local market presence.
Yes, when provided by a reputable VoIP service, virtual phone numbers include encryption and fraud protection to keep your calls and data secure.
Virtual numbers include local numbers, toll-free numbers, virtual 800 numbers, and international phone numbers, each offering unique benefits for businesses.
Yes, you can get virtual 800 numbers or other toll-free options to provide free calls for customers and create a professional business presence.
Yes, businesses can get virtual phone numbers for different departments, locations, or teams, helping to streamline communication and customer service.
Most VoIP providers offer unlimited local calls when you get a local phone number, but pricing varies by provider and plan.
You can forward calls to any device, set up IVR, or use call routing rules when you buy an international phone number or local virtual number.
VoIP services let you add voicemail when you purchase a local phone number, often with voicemail-to-email and transcription features.
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