A virtual phone number is a telephone number that is not tied to a specific phone device or phone line.

In the past, a phone number was provisioned to work over a single phone line, and that line was physically connected from the phone company to the destination by telephone wires (a home or business office).  Any calls made to that phone number could only be sent to that specific destination. 

A virtual number removes these physical limitations that previously “tied down” phone numbers and lets a business have greater control and flexibility in how it receives calls.

Virtual phone numbers allow users to differentiate between business and personal phone calls that are taken on a mobile phone or landline. This is accomplished by providing users with a second phone number that can be answered with the same device. Call routing, multi-line management, and voicemail are also available to users of virtual phone numbers.

Whichever provider is selected by the user it should offer a service that is convenient, affordable, and comes with great customer support.

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Business owners can display a more professional image to potential customers for a low cost by using a virtual phone number. Users can also provide themselves with the features users of more expensive business phone systems enjoy.

The virtual phone number also allows business owners to keep their personal cell or landline number private while using the same device to manage their business.

Another advantage to virtual phone numbers is they are transferrable in the event the business changes location. The number can also remain with the business if the owner later decides to change services or phone devices.

Final Thoughts

Virtual phone numbers are an excellent way to keep your personal text and phone calls separate from your business texts and phone calls. The numbers come with features like auto-attendants, voicemail, and fax. These features are all valuable to the entrepreneur who must run a business without the employee support to maintain office responsibilities. A virtual phone number will also add a bit of credibility to small businesses.

It is pretty easy nowadays, here are a few options

SIM’s can physically and technically have 2 numbers – not many operators offer the service, but some do so ask just in case.

Dual SIM is an alternative – you’ll need a Dual SIM Phone and then an additional contract but you’ll get two numbers on one phone.

You could use a VoIP service and set up a soft-phone on your mobile which will give you the option of setting the caller id, or you could use one of the VoIP calling apps which again will let you change the caller id.

Or you could use an alternate number service.

One of the best suppliers of alternative numbers is ConXhub… here you can rent any phone number from over 9000+ cities and make & receive calls from your chosen number keeping your actual phone number 100% private.

ConXhub pioneered Mobile Multi-numbering & has a multitude of affordable services to suit customer needs.

One of the amazing aspects is you can add as many numbers as you require, choose a number to use on the fly, and all calls go over the mobile cellular network, so the don’t eat into your data plan or have you rushing around trying to find a decent VoIP connection.

It is pretty easy nowadays, here are a few options

SIM’s can physically and technically have 2 numbers – not many operators offer the service, but some do so ask just in case.

Dual SIM is an alternative – you’ll need a Dual SIM Phone and then an additional contract but you’ll get two numbers on one phone.

You could use a VoIP service and set up a soft-phone on your mobile which will give you the option of setting the caller id, or you could use one of the VoIP calling apps which again will let you change the caller id.

Or you could use an alternate number service.

One of the best suppliers of alternative numbers is ConXhub… here you can rent any phone number from over 9000+ cities and make & receive calls from your chosen number keeping your actual phone number 100% private.

ConXhub pioneered Mobile Multi-numbering & has a multitude of affordable services to suit customer needs.

One of the amazing aspects is you can add as many numbers as you require, choose a number to use on the fly, and all calls go over the mobile cellular network, so the don’t eat into your data plan or have you rushing around trying to find a decent VoIP connection.

It is pretty easy nowadays, here are a few options

SIM’s can physically and technically have 2 numbers – not many operators offer the service, but some do so ask just in case.

Dual SIM is an alternative – you’ll need a Dual SIM Phone and then an additional contract but you’ll get two numbers on one phone.

You could use a VoIP service and set up a soft-phone on your mobile which will give you the option of setting the caller id, or you could use one of the VoIP calling apps which again will let you change the caller id.

Or you could use an alternate number service.

One of the best suppliers of alternative numbers is ConXhub… here you can rent any phone number from over 9000+ cities and make & receive calls from your chosen number keeping your actual phone number 100% private.

ConXhub pioneered Mobile Multi-numbering & has a multitude of affordable services to suit customer needs.

One of the amazing aspects is you can add as many numbers as you require, choose a number to use on the fly, and all calls go over the mobile cellular network, so the don’t eat into your data plan or have you rushing around trying to find a decent VoIP connection.

What is an eSIM?

eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identification Module) is a type of traditional physical SIM card.  It is, a microchip, directly embedded into the phone as opposed to being independent and removable like a normal SIM. 

Just like a normal SIM it uses GSM network technology to connect to your network services provider, but requires programming to do so.

What is a Virtual Number?

A virtual number is like a telephone number, but it has no physical existence connection to a line, phone or computer. Usually, virtual numbers are used to forward incoming calls to a pre-set number, and there is no need for any additional equipment to use it. If you want to get rid of the conventional wired telephone, then the virtual number is the best option for you.

Differences between eSIM and a virtual number

They are two different pieces of technology designed to work in different environments with different uses. The only similarity is that they are both associated with phone numbers.