Get a Virtual Phone Number France

A French VoIP phone number lets you make and receive calls online instead of using landlines. It’s not tied to a SIM card or location, so it’s perfect for remote teams, European companies, or global SMBs expanding into France.

Key characteristics of France VoIP numbers:

• Internet-based calling: Save on local and international costs.
• Use from any device: Make and receive calls via desktop, laptop, or mobile app.
• Instant scalability: Add or remove French numbers in minutes—no hardware needed.
• Local caller identity: Display a recognizable French area code or toll-free prefix.

Providers like CloudTalk offer VoIP French numbers that combine flexibility and reliability—helping global teams serve French customers easily.

Buying a French virtual number is simple and only takes a few minutes with platforms like CloudTalk.

Steps to get a French phone number:

1. Choose a VoIP provider: Pick a VoIP platform like CloudTalk that offers multiple number types and CRM integrations.
2. Select your number type: Choose from local, toll-free (0800), mobile (+33 6 / +33 7 / +33 939), or national (+33 9).
3. Pick an area code: For example: +33 1 for Paris or +33 4 for Lyon.
4. Provide documentation (if required): Some numbers need a business address or KBIS extract for verification.
5. Activate and configure features: Set up call routing, IVR, or voicemail instantly.

Toll-free and mobile numbers activate in minutes. Local and national ones may require a valid French address before activation.

France offers several types of virtual numbers, each suited to a specific business use case.

Basic types of French virtual numbers:

1. Local or Geographic Numbers (+33 1 / +33 4 / +33 5): Best for creating a local presence in cities like Paris, Lyon, or Bordeaux. Perfect for sales or customer support.
2. Toll-Free Numbers (0800): Free for callers nationwide—ideal for customer service hotlines or inbound campaigns.
3. Mobile Numbers (+33 6 / +33 7 / +33 939): Great for SMS, WhatsApp, and personal communication with clients on the go.
4. National Numbers (+33 9): Not tied to any region, ideal for companies serving customers across all of France.
5. Vanity Numbers: Easy-to-remember numbers used in marketing or advertising campaigns.
6. Shared Cost or Premium Numbers (08xx): Used for paid information or entertainment services, regulated by ARCEP.

CloudTalk provides the most trusted types—local, mobile, national, and toll-free—supported by reliable French carriers to ensure compliance and quality.

A French number is essential for businesses entering the market or serving French-speaking customers.

Common use cases for French virtual phone numbers are:

• French market entry: Establish a local presence to increase trust and conversion rates.
• Remote Sales or Support Teams: Equip international agents with a +33 caller ID to increase the chance of connecting with French customers from anywhere.
• Advertising Campaigns: Use unique local or toll-free numbers for tracking.
• Customer Service Outsourcing: Keep a local presence even with global teams.
• European expansion: Create a consistent communication layer across Europe.

With CloudTalk, you can manage multiple French numbers across teams or departments—all from one dashboard.

All French phone numbers follow this format: +33 X XX XX XX XX.

Here are a few examples of common French area prefixes:

• +33 1: Paris
• +33 4: Lyon
• +33 5: Bordeaux
• +33 6: Mobile (nationwide)
• +33 9: National (non-geographic) numbers
• 0800: Toll-free numbers

Knowing the right prefix helps businesses choose the best number type for their French audience.

A virtual French phone number connects you with customers and strengthens your European presence.

Key business benefits of having a virtual French number:

• Build instant local trust: French customers are more likely to answer familiar +33 calls.
• Lower costs: Save on cross-border fees with internet-based calling.
• CRM integration: Log and sync every interaction automatically.
• EU compliance: All CloudTalk numbers meet GDPR and ARCEP standards.
• Scalability: Add new regions or agents instantly from the same platform.
• 24/7 coverage: Use routing, IVR, or virtual receptionist tools to stay available across time zones.

Top VoIP providers such as CloudTalk enhance these advantages with AI-powered analytics, smart routing, and automation tools, such as AI Voice Agents, built for scaling teams.

You can use a mobile-capable French number—specifically one starting with +33 6 or +33 7—for WhatsApp Business verification.

Here’s how the process typically works:

1. Get a CloudTalk mobile number from the approved Twilio pool.
2. Activate it for WhatsApp through the Facebook pop-up window in your CloudTalk dashboard.
3. Complete the verification via SMS or voice call.

Note: Toll-free (+33 800) and landline numbers (+33 1, +33 2, etc.) aren’t supported for WhatsApp verification.

Currently, two-way SMS (send and receive) isn’t confirmed for French numbers in CloudTalk documentation.

You can still send outbound messages from supported numbers, but inbound SMS capability depends on carrier provisioning.

For the latest eligibility details, please contact CloudTalk’s Carrier Operations team.

While many VoIP providers offer French numbers, CloudTalk is built for growing SMBs that want more than just calling. It provides:

• Instant activation and self-service setup
• AI-powered call analytics and automation
• CRM and helpdesk integrations
• Reliable French carrier connectivity
• GDPR and ARCEP compliance

CloudTalk helps you go beyond a simple number—empowering your business to connect, convert, and grow across France.