India
India FlyNumbers come with specific billing and usage restrictions that apply to all number types. Before ordering, it's important to understand the metered pricing model, the inbound-only limitation, and the documentation required to activate your number.
Registration is open to both individuals and businesses, but this applies to voice service only (India numbers are inbound-only). Outbound SMS on FlyNumber, where available, is a personal, person-to-person (P2P) service for individuals only — under carrier messaging rules it is not available to any business, organization, or entity, or to anyone texting on a business's behalf, even for one-to-one conversational messages. That is Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging and requires a registered campaign (e.g. 10DLC) through an A2P provider. See SMS information.
Metered Billing​
All India FlyNumbers are metered, meaning there is a per-minute incoming rate each time someone calls your number. This applies regardless of how you receive the call — whether through VoIP, call forwarding, or the FlyNumber phone system.
India numbers work like toll-free numbers for billing purposes. Each incoming call is charged on a per-minute basis on top of the monthly rate for the number — the per-minute charge comes out of your prepaid balance as the call happens. You can monitor your usage in Call Logs (the Cost column shows the per-call charge with four-decimal precision).
Call Restrictions​
| Restriction | Details |
|---|---|
| Outbound calls | India FlyNumbers cannot be used for making outbound calls |
| Calling card services | Not permitted |
| Callback services | Not permitted |
Inbound-Only Service​
India FlyNumbers are strictly for receiving calls. Outbound calling is not available on any India number type. If your use case requires placing calls, you'll need to use a number from a different country.
While you cannot make outbound calls from India numbers, you can forward incoming calls to:
- Any phone number worldwide
- Your VoIP system or PBX
- The FlyNumber phone system for call routing and IVR
Registration Requirements​
India numbers require identity verification before activation. The specific documents depend on whether you're signing up as an individual or a business.
For Individuals​
- Full name
- Contact phone number
- Copy of passport or government-issued ID
For Businesses​
- Full name and contact phone number
- Company name and tax ID
- Copy of company incorporation certificate
Additional Requirements (All Applicants)​
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | A full address (can be from anywhere in the world) along with a copy of a utility bill from the last 6 months |
| Letter of Intent (LOI) | An India-specific LOI is required — FlyNumber provides this for you to sign once you complete the signup process |
For full registration details and to begin the signup process, visit the India number registration requirements page.
Prohibited Uses​
India FlyNumbers cannot be used for:
- Outbound calling of any kind
- Calling card platforms
- Callback services