How to Get a Phone Number in the USA While Overseas

• Why do you need a US phone number while overseas?
• What are the best ways to get a phone number in the USA, without living there?
• USA phone numbers with Zadarma
• How much does it cost to get a USA phone number?
• Zadarma’s 3 Steps - to setting up a USA phone number from another country
• How to get a virtual US number from the UK or Canada?
• What are the benefits of setting up a phone number in the USA, from overseas?

Why do you need a US phone number while overseas?

Virtual phone numbers in the USA allow callers to make and receive calls, as if you were based within the US location. Regardless of your physical location, the virtual phone number provides a local dialing code and informs a presence and credibility for an overseas caller. A local phone number for the USA can offer a variety of advantages.

The reasons behind owning a USA phone number can vary, including the following discussed below.

Staying in touch with business or personal connections

Some individuals may set up a virtual USA phone number, as it is a convenient and accessible method to keep in touch and build local personal or business connections. While contacting an international number is usually expensive, calling and texting local USA phone numbers within the country is highly affordable. It allows for a simple communication solution.

Perhaps you are relocating or commuting to the US for a period of time, or you may already be based in the USA. A virtual US number adds a layer of separation, allowing you to safely respond to potential US buyers, businesses, or event organisers without exposing your primary phone number.

Limiting sales and spam calls

You may be becoming tired of the endless sales calls received through a current phone number. In this instance, you may keep your original phone number, and set up a new virtual number keeping this private. This will make it harder for sales and spam callers to reach out.

Convenience to access local USA services

If you are a UK or European business trying to sell services in the US, you will face challenges. You usually need a USA phone number to succeed. A local USA phone number can add real value and appeal to future communications. Breaking into the American market has always been difficult to do, but once you have cracked it the rewards are vast.

If you wish to access American centric services for instance, like US apps or platforms, then a US number will be required for registration. The local phone number code will allow users access to social media, delivery services and subscriptions that serve the United States. It has been proven that USA phone numbers have quickly become one of the best selling international virtual phone numbers worldwide.

Many professionals and businesses based overseas require a USA phone number for convenience more than any reason, as well as to promote a credible business persona.

What are the best ways to get a phone number in the USA, without living there?

The easiest way to gain a phone number in the USA, without living there, is to either set up a local US virtual landline or US mobile number or access a virtual toll-free US number. You can purchase these types of numbers through a VoIP provider like Zadarma. A local number will have specific area codes tied to a particular geographic region within the US.

This is helpful if you are looking to create a local presence for your business in specific areas. Local virtual numbers will help your business build trust and credibility with local customers, which eventually aids business growth. In contrast, toll-free numbers allow your callers to reach you without incurring charges. The cost-free method is attractive to customers and encourages them to contact you.

USA phone numbers with Zadarma

Zadarma offers access to a variety of US phone numbers to overseas users. The virtual number links a USA phone number in the United States to your PC or smartphone. You can also connect it to a SIP gate, office PBX, mobile phone, or any other hardware or software that uses SIP or set up a simple forwarding virtual number to a number from any country.

How much does it cost to get a USA phone number?

Zadarma offers a simple and easy international calling solution, popular for callers looking to make and receive regular calls to the USA, while overseas. Zadarma’s local virtual numbers for the USA are specific to popular US cities including New York, Atlanta, Denver & Los Angeles.

You can find a full list of the mobile, toll-free and city specific numbers available in the table below. The table outlines the destination and area codes. The full tariff prices for the USA can be found here:

If you’re specifically interested in getting a New York number, check out our detailed guide ”What is the 347 Area Code in New York?”

Zadarma’s 3 Steps - to setting up a USA phone number from another country

To make calls using your USA phone number, you should follow these 3 steps:

1. Set Up Your Device:
   Install a Softphone or VoIP Application. You can often download and install a compatible softphone application on your device. Zadarma offers applications for various platforms, including Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS.
2. Configure The Application:
   Enter your account details into the application settings. For Zadarma, you can find these credentials in your Zadarma account. Look under the “Settings - SIP connection” tab. If you use the Cloud PBX, check the "My PBX - Extensions" section.
3. Input Correct Dialing Format:
   Firstly dial the international exit code. You can use the "+" symbol. If the local dialing is enabled in your account, dial the 3-digit USA area code and then the 7-digit local number. Otherwise, dial it as an international number.
   You can enable or disable local dialing in the Zadarma "Settings - My Profile - Calls" section, using the "Call without country code" option. For international calls you need to press the +, followed by the US country code and the recipient's number. You are now ready to make the call.

How to get a virtual US number from the UK or Canada?

If you are interested in setting up a virtual USA number from countries such as the UK or Canada, then using a VoIP service provider can be the most cost-effective, easiest option. It does not matter where you are based, VoIP vendors such as Zadarma allow users to access USA area code through their virtual number solutions.

You will need to register and then create an account, to be able to purchase a virtual with USA area code. You will often have the option to choose which number you would like. You may choose a US city or area code closest to where you may call regularly, for instance. Once you have purchased your number, you can then make and receive calls and texts through their app or online platform.

What are the benefits of setting up a phone number in the USA, from overseas?

Setting up a USA virtual number, while overseas, is cheaper than leveraging a regular US phone line. Setting up a traditional phone line for international or local US calls is enormously expensive. It requires a lot of paperwork and hardware. This makes it not worth the cost.

A key benefit of having a virtual US number is that you and your customers avoid international call charges. Your local USA phone number will attract USA callers who will only pay a local call rate. Choosing a toll-free number allows callers to contact your business for free. This can foster greater customer trust and engagement.

Setting up a local USA phone number for your business can improve global presence as your overseas business can connect with clients and customers in all US states, without the need for a call centre. Furthermore, you can customise your USA virtual number, through a personalised greeting which can help boost customer satisfaction rates.

A local virtual number for the USA, will provide fast and reliable access to the largest market in the world, providing an international competitive advantage, whilst providing a simple communication solution.