Local US phone numbers that you control
Get your local or toll-free phone number in the United States for just $2.95 each — for personal or business voice use.
Choose from over 2,000 local area codes/cities. Incoming SMS is available on all our US numbers for a small per-segment fee. Outbound SMS is reserved for personal, person-to-person (P2P) conversations only — it isn't available for business, marketing, or automated messaging on any account.
FlyNumber’s stand-out features
- FlyNumber charges per phone number, not per user, maximizing cost-efficiency.
- Own your U.S. phone number with flexible porting options.
- Unlimited incoming minutes when receiving U.S. calls via VoIP.
- Adjust forwarding settings anytime through your account dashboard.
- Access detailed call logs, including debug information.
- Make outgoing calls with your U.S. number as the caller ID.
Use any device or software
Any device can be used to make and receive calls with your FlyNumber.
- iOS or Android smartphone app
- Mac, PC, or Linux computer
- Desktop office phone
- Any regular phone number (to receive calls)
- Any VoIP solution (e.g. Asterisk, 3CX, 3rd party VoIP)
Choose from 3 powerful ways to use your FlyNumber
1.) Forward the United States phone calls to any standard phone number worldwide
- For a low per min rate you can forward the United States calls to any regular phone number in the world.
- You'll see the caller ID of the person calling your United States FlyNumber on the phone you're forwarding to.
- Change the forwarding number anytime via the FlyNumber panel.
- Consider our optional cloud phone system to enhance call forwarding options.
2.) Use our (optional) cloud phone system
- A full-featured cloud phone system for a flat $14.95 per month.
- Quickly and easily configure the call flow on a digital grid type canvas.
- Supercharge your United States FlyNumber with day/time based routing, call recording, IVR/menu, block phone numbers, create SIP accounts and more.
- Make phone calls with your United States number as the outgoing caller-ID.
- Forward the United States number to multiple phone numbers and/or VoIP destinations.
3.) Set the United States number directly to VoIP
- Set the United States number directly to a SIP/VoIP address or use our easy setup providers.
- We'll send the United States calls to a VoIP destination for free (unlimited minutes).
- High level call logs to help diagnose/debug any issues.
- Use any 3rd party VoIP provider or your own PBX system (Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX, etc.)
Registration Requirements
- Local
There are no special registration requirements for Local, United States phone numbers.
- Toll-free
There are no special registration requirements for Toll-free, United States phone numbers.
SMS on United States numbers
Incoming SMS is available on every US FlyNumber on supported prefixes — texts are forwarded to the email on your account for a small per-segment fee. 2FA / short-code verification texts aren't guaranteed.
Outbound SMS is reserved for personal, person-to-person (P2P) conversations on every account — including business accounts — and isn't enabled by default. To activate, open a support ticket and briefly describe how you plan to use it; once approved, outbound SMS is enabled for personal P2P use only.
Businesses are welcome on FlyNumber for voice — call forwarding, the cloud PBX, SIP/VoIP, and outbound calls all work the same on personal and business accounts. Outbound SMS, however, isn't available for business use on any plan; for business, marketing, or automated messaging you'll need a registered A2P messaging campaign (e.g. 10DLC in the US) through a dedicated A2P provider.
- Permitted: texting friends, family, or other personal contacts — the same way you'd text from your everyday mobile.
- Not permitted: marketing or promotional messages, bulk/broadcast sending, automated alerts, 2FA codes sent to your customers, lead generation, or any A2P / B2C traffic. Those use cases require a registered business messaging campaign (e.g. 10DLC in the US) through an A2P provider.
Full details, including the formal policy, are in our SMS docs and Terms of Use, Section 22.
Outbound SMS details
Porting Your Existing Number to FlyNumber
Already have a U.S. phone number? You can transfer (port) it to FlyNumber and keep using the same number with all our features.
We support porting for local, mobile, and toll-free U.S. numbers. You'll typically need:
- A recent invoice from your current phone provider
- Your account number with your current carrier
- A U.S. address on file
Once you're ready, we'll send you the authorization form and handle the rest. Need things done quickly? Let us know and we can often expedite the process.
Interested in porting? Learn more about porting or get in touch and we'll guide you through it.
Example use cases
These cover voice (calls) — both personal and business use are supported. Outbound SMS is restricted to personal P2P conversations only and isn't available for business, marketing, or automated messaging (see the SMS on United States numbers section above).
Track which ads drive calls
Assign different numbers to different ad placements and see which ones ring your phone most often.
Real estate agents
Use a local number on property listings so buyers feel comfortable calling. Keep inquiries separate from personal calls.
Privacy protection
Selling items on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Use a virtual number to keep your personal number private.
International travelers
Stay connected with family and friends back in the U.S. without international calling fees. They dial a local number, you answer from anywhere.
Replace your landline
Cut the cord on the home phone but keep a US number reachable on your mobile, computer, or any IP phone.
Call like a local, pay like a local
When making outgoing calls to a U.S. or Canada number the rate is .01 per min regardless of the FlyNumber you use to call out from.
If you plan on calling phone numbers outside of the US/Canada consider getting a FlyNumber in said country.
- Anytime you make outgoing calls with FlyNumber (via the PBX) there is a low per minute rate.
- You can make outgoing calls using the phone system app or create a SIP account.
- More details on the phone system billing can be found in our docs.
Make and receive calls with your United States phone number using our app
If you sign up for the phone system you can use the (free) dedicated app for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS for incoming and outgoing calls.
- Unlimited incoming minutes included
- Push notifications for incoming calls
- Call history and missed call tracking
- Multiple number support for outbound calls
- While on a call trigger call recording, transfer or pickup.
General technical details on United States numbers
- Country code is +1; format is (NPA) NXX-XXXX.
- Dialing within the U.S. typically requires 10-digit format: area code + number.
- North American Numbering Plan (NANP) established U.S. number format in 1947.
- Area codes assign geographic regions; overlays may require 10-digit dialing.
FAQs
Can I use my US FlyNumber for business — and does that include outbound SMS?
Yes, businesses are welcome to use FlyNumber for voice — call forwarding, the cloud PBX, SIP/VoIP, and outbound calls all work the same on business accounts. Outbound SMS, however, is restricted to personal, person-to-person (P2P) conversations only and isn't available for business, marketing, or automated messaging on any account. For business / marketing / automated SMS you'll need a registered A2P messaging campaign (e.g. 10DLC in the US) through a dedicated A2P provider.
Can I forward my United States FlyNumber to my personal number when traveling internationally?
Yes, you can forward your United States FlyNumber to any standard phone number globally. The original caller's ID will be displayed, and you can manage the forwarding number anytime via the FlyNumber panel.
What benefits does the cloud phone system offer for my United States FlyNumber?
The cloud phone system provides a comprehensive solution for just $14.95 per month, allowing you to configure call flows, use day/time based routing, record calls, create menus, and more. You can also make calls using your United States number as the outgoing caller ID.
How does the VoIP/SIP feature work with the United States FlyNumber?
With the VoIP/SIP feature, you get unlimited incoming minutes and two free channels. Calls can be sent to any 3rd party VoIP provider or on-premise systems like Asterisk and FreePBX. You'll also have access to detailed call logs.
Is it possible to use multiple numbers with a United States FlyNumber?
Yes, you can forward your United States FlyNumber to multiple phone numbers or VoIP destinations using our ring group feature, making it ideal for reaching contacts across different states or regions.
Can I use my United States FlyNumber with any VoIP provider?
Absolutely, FlyNumber is compatible with any VoIP solution supporting SIP or IAX protocols. You can use our easy setup providers or configure your own VoIP solution.
How to get your local United States phone number
- Click sign up and select United States as the country, then choose a prefix.
- Choose an option for how you want to use the United States "FlyNumber" (you can change this anytime).
- Enter the configuration options (for example the phone number or VoIP address to send calls to)
- Add funds to your prepaid manually or create a subscription for the United States number.
- Go to My account > My FlyNumbers to change settings and view your United States number.
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