← Back to providers
GV
🎯 Virtual number service (VoIP) β€” Free

Google Voice

Free Google service that provides a US phone number. Ideal for calls and SMS from abroad. Requires a real US mobile number for initial verification.

πŸ’° Pricing

  • US number: FREE
  • Calls to US/Canada: free
  • SMS to the US: free
  • International calls: from 0.01Β’/min

πŸ“‘ Features

  • VoIP number (not a real mobile line)
  • Available in 50 US states
  • Voicemail transcription
  • Call screening
  • Simultaneous ringing on multiple devices
  • Portability available

⚠️ Limitations

  • Requires a real US number for activation
  • Some services block VoIP numbers
  • No emergency support (911)
  • Cannot receive MMS from some services

πŸ’‘ For Google Voice

  • A Gmail account is enough
  • Usable from anywhere without VPN
  • Free app on iOS and Android
  • Ideal for a permanent US number

πŸ“‹ How to get a Google Voice number

1

Get a US number

Via Tello ($5/month) or Ultra Mobile PayGo ($3/month) β€” a real mobile number

2

Go to voice.google.com

Sign in with your Gmail account and choose a number

3

Verify with your US number

Google will send a verification code via SMS β€” enter it and you're done

πŸ“ž Go to Google Voice β†’

πŸ“² Download the Google Voice app

β–Ά Google Play ο£Ώ App Store
Β·Β·Β·
VOICETALK β€” Virtual US Numbers
Google Voiceβ„’ is a trademark of Google LLC. VOICETALK is not affiliated with Google.
All providers · Contact Log inmiddot; Terms Log inmiddot; Log in · FAQ · About · Privacy
© 2026