Local US phone numbers that you control
Get your local or toll-free phone number in the United States from 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.
Use any device or software
Any device can be used to make and receive calls with 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)
- Any VoIP solution (e.g. Asterisk, 3CX, 3rd party VoIP)
Choose from 4 powerful ways to use your FlyNumber
1.) Use FlyNumber SIP to make and receive calls
- Make and receive calls with your United States number in any SIP calling app from the app stores — Zoiper, Groundwire, Linphone and more — or on a desk phone. We help you set it up.
- Incoming calls are included in the number's monthly rate; outgoing calls are billed per minute from your prepaid balance, with your United States FlyNumber as the caller ID.
- Register up to 5 devices, with voicemail built in.
- Pick your own United States number when ordering — search by digits or letters.
2.) 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.
3.) Set the United States number directly to VoIP
- Set the United States number directly to a SIP/VoIP address.
- 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.)
- In your FlyNumber panel this is the Forward to SIP / VoIP Address option.
4.) Use our (optional) cloud phone system
- An optional add-on: a full-featured cloud phone system for a flat $14.95 per month, covering your whole account.
- Add routing logic to your United States FlyNumber — voice menus (IVR), ring groups, business hours, call recording, and up to 30 users.
- Quickly and easily configure the call flow on a digital grid type canvas.
- Outgoing calls from the phone system use the same per-minute rates from your prepaid balance.
- Usually you don't need it — one person with a softphone is better served by FlyNumber SIP.
Note
Switch between them any time from your FlyNumber panel. A fifth setting, Park the Number, stops the number ringing anywhere (callers hear busy) with no call charges.
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.
Registration Requirements
No registration paperwork is needed for United States numbers — your number usually activates right away.
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 works today for personal, person-to-person texts to numbers outside the US — delivery depends on the receiving carrier accepting texts from US numbers. Texting US numbers is coming soon, and it will run as A2P (application-to-person), the registered route US carriers require.
Businesses are welcome on FlyNumber — call forwarding, the cloud PBX, SIP/VoIP, and outbound calls all work the same on personal and business accounts. When texting US numbers arrives, A2P is exactly the route business texting uses.
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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
When you're ready, submit the request from your FlyNumber panel — download the LOA (letter of authorization) there, then upload the signed form with a recent bill. We handle the carrier side and keep you posted. Porting is free for U.S. numbers and typically completes in a few business days.
Interested in porting? Learn more about porting or get in touch and we'll guide you through it.
Example use cases
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 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.
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 businesses use FlyNumber for calls and voice features?
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. Business texting isn't available, though — outbound SMS is personal, person-to-person only, and business messaging is A2P, which requires a registered campaign.
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 — via FlyNumber SIP or the phone system.
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 the SIP protocol. Choose the Forward to SIP / VoIP Address option, enter your provider's SIP host and your username, and follow our VoIP setup guide if you need a hand.
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