Registering on Internet resources often requires entering your phone number. And if you can count on the confidentiality of data when registering an email or a profile on a well-known social network, it is dangerous to trust your number to dubious sites.
Some platforms collect data from users who enter their mobile number to watch a movie, play an online game, download software, and more. This data is resold to companies that send out advertisements. The owner of the phone number starts getting spam and calls with offers to apply for a loan, take a survey, purchase goods. Those who do not want their number to fall into the hands of spam senders or fraudsters are recommended to use “virtual” phone numbers to receive SMS.
Virtual phone number – what is it?
A virtual number is a phone number that is not tied to your equipment (to a fixed location). Virtual mobile number can be used from different devices, the only condition is Internet connection. Usually these mobile numbers are used to receive SMS, but depending on its type, they can also be used for calls, mailings, etc.
Where can I use a virtual number?
- In online commerce. For example, if you’re trading online on a classifieds site, and you don’t want to share your phone number with strangers. But the trading platform requires a number to register or publish an ad, what to do? You can use a virtual number service. The technology works by allowing you to use your phone number over the Internet. So you can easily accept texting and verification.
- To register on websites. Imagine you need to register on a site you don’t trust. Or you don’t want anyone to know that you registered there. So how do you keep your identity secret? Easy. You just need to get a virtual number which will take care of your privacy.
- To get rid of phone spam and unwanted text messages. A lot of websites, social networks, messengers and online stores ask for your information in order to regularly send out promotions, discounts and other spam. If you do not want to receive such calls and mailings, a virtual number is the solution to your problem.
How to get a virtual phone number using SMS-man
- SMS-man is a service for receiving SMS messages. To use the service you need to do the following steps:
- Register at the service website. To do this, go to the main page of the service and click ” Sign up”. Fill in all the required fields and confirm your account by following the instructions which you will get to the email address you specified during registration.
- Fill your account balance. To do this you need to go to the “Top up” page and choose the payment method that is convenient to you. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the payment and top up your account.
- Select a country and service. From the presented list of countries and applications you need to choose those that best suit your desires.
- Make a purchase. When all steps described above are done, get virtual number by clicking “Buy”.
