A virtual phone number is a number that isn't connected to an associated landline phone. Calls placed to virtual numbers go through a computer, a mobile phone or another landline network. They are sometimes called VOIP phones.
Some businesses have a virtual office as well as a virtual phone number; there is no actual address, or phone connected at it, or it is in a different location than the one suggested by the number. You can choose a virtual number with any area code to make it seem as though you are located in that area, even though you may be in another state or country.
Even so-called 'toll-free' phone numbers are virtual numbers, to enable potential customers to place a call for the price of a local call. This encourages people to phone even if they live outside the area. Another advantage of virtual numbers is that the actual location of the number is unknown to the caller, and they don't realize that they are not dealing with a local entity.
Your virtual number can be made to look just like a traditional number from any area, by using the appropriate area code as a prefix. It can be called in the same way as a traditional number and calls can be made from it. A caller would never know they are not dialing a conventional phone number.
No matter where you are, business contacts, friends and family can reach you by dialing your virtual number. The call costs the local rate for them, regardless of your location at the time. You can attach your virtual phone number to a conventional phone or your cell phone.
Investigate prices, but you should be able to get a virtual phone number with your preferred area code for in the US for a very small fee. Overseas virtual numbers, in over 40 different countries, will cost a bit more and you may have to also pay an establishment fee.
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