What's the difference between a private number and a shared number?

A private number is yours alone and works with any service. A shared number is tied to one specific service (like WhatsApp or Google) and drawn from a shared pool — it's cheaper, but only receives codes for that one service.

Zedsms is a virtual phone number app that lets you get a real phone number in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia — without a SIM card. Make and receive calls and SMS from anywhere using the web, app on iOS, Android.

Can I use my number for both calls and texts?

Private numbers support both SMS and voice. Shared numbers are SMS-only, since they're optimized for one-time verification codes.

Which countries are supported?

United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Australia today, with US numbers available by state. More countries are added regularly — sign up to see live availability.

Does it work when I travel?

Yes. Your virtual number works anywhere with an internet connection. There are no roaming fees — just connect via Wi-Fi or mobile data and you're ready to call, text, and receive messages.

Will it work for SMS verification on apps and websites?

Yes. Zedsms numbers work with most platforms and services for SMS verification. Some financial institutions may have restrictions on virtual numbers.

Live in 4 countries, 120+ apps

Get a virtual phone number, instantly.

Get a real phone number you can use across every device. No SIM card, no second phone — just SMS and calls, ready in seconds.

Phone, PC, Mac, Telegram bot apps

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Local numbers

A real local number in the UK, US, Canada or Australia — no second phone needed.

Improved privacy

Keep your real number private behind a virtual one you can drop anytime.

Low rates

Pay from your wallet - private numbers from $2.50/mo, shared codes from $0.45.

Instant delivery

Codes and calls land in your inbox in real time, no waiting around.

How it works

Get a second phone number in 60 seconds

No paperwork, no waiting on a carrier.

01
Pick a country
Search the UK, US, Canada, Australia - for US numbers, choose a state for a local area code.
02
Choose your number
Browse a list of available numbers for that country and pick the one you want.
03
Pick a plan & pay
Choose 1 month, 3, 6 or 12 months — longer plans unlock bigger discounts — then pay from your wallet.

For everyday privacy

A number that's entirely yours

One private number that sends and receives SMS and calls, forwards to Telegram instantly, and stays 100% yours - renew it for as long as you want.

Get a private number

From $2.50/mo

Send & receive SMS and calls
Instant forwarding to Telegram
Renewable — keep the number forever

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For everyday privacy

A Number for your service

Rent a number scoped to one service — 120+ supported apps and platforms — for as long as you need it.

Get a shared number

from $0.15/day

Pick from 120+ supported services
Rent for 1 week, 2 weeks or 1 month
New number each time you need one

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Use Case

A number for every situation

Pick a scenario to see how a second number helps.

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Coverage

Live in 4 countries, growing every quarter

Pick a number from any live country — same inbox, same pricing model, same instant delivery.

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Core Features

Everything you need to stay reachable

Built-in tools that come with every number, private or shared.

Multi-device inbox
Check codes from web, iOS, Android or Telegram — same inbox everywhere.
Auto-renews from wallet
Private numbers renew weekly on their own while your balance covers rent.
Release & swap anytime
Done with a number? Release it and pick a new one in seconds.
Real-time availability
See live stock before you buy — no surprises at checkout.
Free number transfers
Send a private number to another ZEDSMS user for free, anytime.
120+ supported services
From Google to Uber, a scoped shared number for whatever you're verifying.

Pricing Plan

Simple, transparent pricing

Pay from your wallet balance. No subscriptions, no contracts.

POPULAR
United Kingdom
$—/mo
- Annual: —
- Setup Fee: Free
- Free incoming calls & SMS
- Renew anytime
- Instant Activation
United States
$—/mo
- Annual: —
- Setup Fee: Free
- Free incoming calls & SMS
- Renew anytime
- Instant Activation
Canada
$—/mo
- Annual: —
- Setup Fee: Free
- Free incoming calls & SMS
- Renew anytime
- Instant Activation
Australia
$—/mo
- Annual: —
- Setup Fee: Free
- Free incoming calls & SMS
- Renew anytime
- Instant Activation

US private numbers include 50 free inbound SMS, then $0.03 each. See the full pricing checker →

Countries live: 04
Supported services: 120+
Typical code delivery: <10s
Number availability: 24/7

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

Find quick answers about setting up your virtual number, plans, and feature availability.

A private number is yours alone and works with any service. A shared number is tied to one specific service (like WhatsApp or Google) and drawn from a shared pool — it's cheaper, but only receives codes for that one service.

Get a virtual phone number, instantly.

Local numbers

Improved privacy

Low rates

Instant delivery

Get a second phone number in 60 seconds

Pick a country

Choose your number

Pick a plan & pay

A number that's entirely yours

A Number for your service

A number for every situation

Live in 4 countries, growing every quarter

Everything you need to stay reachable

Multi-device inbox

Auto-renews from wallet

Release & swap anytime

Real-time availability

Free number transfers

120+ supported services

Simple, transparent pricing

United Kingdom

United States

Canada

Australia