Get Your Virtual Railway City Number
Only $2.95 per month *
Nestled in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, St. Thomas, with its rich railway heritage and vibrant community of over 41,000 residents, pulses with small-town charm and bustling energy.
Connect locally using area code 226, and manage your St. Thomas connections from any device or software, keeping you linked to this spirited city, wherever you are.
Make and receive calls with your St Thomas phone number
FlyNumber SIP gives your St Thomas number its own credentials for any SIP calling app from the app stores — Zoiper, Groundwire, Linphone and more — or a desk phone.
- Incoming calls included in the number's monthly rate
- Outgoing calls billed per minute, with your St Thomas number as the caller ID
- Up to 5 devices — phone, desktop and desk phone ring together
- Voicemail built in
Let an AI voice agent answer your St Thomas calls
Set your St Thomas number to AI voice agent answers and a built-in agent picks up. It answers questions from what you tell it, takes messages and transfers callers to you.
The recorded greeting plays in English or French, your choice. Write the opening line and rules in English and the agent answers in English, switching to the caller's language if they speak another.
$0.10 per minute of AI conversation, billed per second. No monthly fee for the agent.
Features
- Manage calls during the annual Iron Horse Festival using dynamic call routing based on time and day.
- Connect with local St. Thomas artisans by forwarding calls to your mobile or landline using our call forwarding services.
- Enhance customer service for your Railway City tourism business with a customizable PBX system.
- Stay connected at Pinafore Park events by routing your virtual number calls to any VoIP solution.
- Record greetings and voicemails for your Elgin County Harvest Festival promotions, saving them automatically to the cloud.
Use any device or software
Incoming SMS is forwarded to your email on file free of charge; outbound SMS works by default — send personal, person-to-person texts right from your panel.
Any device can be used to make and receive calls with your FlyNumber.
Prefer to skip third-party providers? FlyNumber SIP gives you your own SIP credentials — register any SIP app or desk phone and make and receive calls with just your FlyNumber.
- Any SIP or VoIP app on iOS or Android
- Mac, PC, or Linux computer
- Desktop office phone
- Any regular phone number (to receive calls)
- 3rd party VoIP solutions
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 FlyNumber SIP or the optional phone system) there is a low per minute rate.
- You can make outgoing calls with FlyNumber SIP or from the optional phone system.
- More details on the phone system billing can be found in our docs.
FAQ’s
Can I get SMS on my St Thomas virtual phone number?
Yes, your St Thomas FlyNumber comes with SMS. Incoming texts are forwarded to the email on file free of charge. Outbound SMS works by default — send personal, person-to-person texts right from your FlyNumber panel. Bulk, marketing, or automated (A2P) messaging isn't supported. Full list of SMS enabled numbers here.
Can I use my St Thomas virtual number for 2FA or other verification services?
This really depends on the company/service sending the SMS to the FlyNumber; it's up to them to actually send the text. We can't guarantee 2FA or short code SMS will work. Texts from regular mobile phones should work fine though.
What options do I have for making and receiving calls if I get a FlyNumber in St Thomas, Ontario?
Absolutely great question! With a FlyYear virtual number in St Thomas, you can make and receive calls using any device that suits you—whether it’s your smartphone, laptop, or even a traditional landline. For a local touch, you can blend into the community by using a local area code, making it easier for people in St Thomas to recognize and connect with you.
Can I forward my calls to a mobile or landline number in St Thomas?
Definitely! Whether you're out enjoying a day at Pinafore Park or running errands around town, you can forward your incoming calls to any mobile or landline number in Canada, or even globally. It’s super convenient for keeping in touch regardless of where you are.
How can I set up a call menu for my St Thomas business using FlyNumber?
Setting up a call menu can really professionalize your customer interaction, especially if you’re catering to the community in St Thomas. With FlyNumber, you can easily create a menu that greets callers with options like “Press 1 for Sales, 2 for Support,” which is perfect for directing your customers to the right department swiftly.
Is there an easy way to handle business calls during different times like during the Iron Horse Festival in St Thomas?
With FlyNumber, you can route your calls based on the time of day or day of the week. This feature is perfect for handling calls differently during busy events like the Iron Horse Festival or when you're out of the office after hours. Just set your desired rules, and your calls will be directed to the right place at the right time.
Can I manage multiple FlyNumbers for different aspects of my business in St Thomas?
Yes, you can! If you run multiple businesses or have different departments within your business in St Thomas, managing several FlyNumbers under one account is incredibly easy. This way, you can keep your communications streamlined and organized, which is a boon for efficiency.
What are the benefits of using the cloud-based PBX phone system with my St Thomas FlyNumber?
Using the cloud-based PBW with your FlyNumber in St Thomas not only provides flexibility but also enhances how you manage your call flows. You can save voicemails, greetings, and call recordings automatically to the cloud. Plus, you get to enjoy features like outgoing calls with your FlyNumber as the caller ID, which helps maintain your local presence in St Thomas.
A genuine St Thomas CA phone number
St. Thomas, Ontario, proudly bearing the area code 226, is deeply rooted in railway history, once known as the "Railway Capital of Canada." When dialing a St. Thomas number, you'll start with the area code 226, followed by a local seven-digit number, connecting you to this historically rich and vibrant community.
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Unlimited incoming
Answer over the internet and incoming calls are unlimited, included in the St Thomas number's monthly price.
Use FlyNumber SIP with any SIP app or desk phone, or forward to a SIP / VoIP address: your own PBX, a VoIP provider, or your own AI voice platform such as LiveKit or VAPI.
Forward to any regular phone number
For an additional low per min rate, you can forward the St Thomas FlyNumber calls to any regular phone number in the world.
The optional cloud phone system ($14.95 a month) can forward to several numbers at once or by time of day.
Use cases
Over the years we've seen our FlyNumbers used in a multitude of ways:
- Use the St Thomas number as a 2nd phone line/phone number
- Anonymize your personal mobile phone number
- Separate business and personal calls
- For your "Contact Us" page
- Give friends/family in a local phone number to reach you
- Use the St Thomas, CA FlyNumber for applications or forms (both online and offline)
Local info you may want to know
St. Thomas, Ontario, has a population of about 41,000, with a strong sense of community and historic charm. Known as the "Railway Capital of Canada," its economy gets a boost from transportation, manufacturing, and automotive sectors.
The city is business-friendly, offering economic development incentives. Small businesses thrive here, supported by loyal locals and tourism linked to its railway heritage.
Surprisingly, St. Thomas was the final home of Jumbo the elephant, adding a quirky historical note that attracts curious visitors.
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*Monthly price for the number includes unlimited incoming minutes when you answer with FlyNumber SIP or VoIP. AI voice agent conversations are billed at $0.10 per minute.
Additional rates apply when you forward to a regular phone number or make outgoing calls (via FlyNumber SIP or the optional cloud phone system).