Is there a temp phone number like temp email?
A service where you pay $5 per month, and in exchange, you get a temporary phone number to provide to websites and apps that require phone number verification. This helps cut down on spam, since many of these websites and apps resell your phone number immediately.
I don’t see why this would be illegal, since you still retain the identity of the subscriber.
There are apps like Hushed where you can generate a working phone number for a pre-determined period of time.
In the US, you can approximate this with a cheap prepaid service like a Tracfone.
Yes, there are options for temporary phone numbers. Here are a few steps to consider:
1.Research Apps: Look into apps like Hushed, Burner, or Google Voice. They offer temporary numbers for various needs.
2.Check Features: Some apps let you choose how long you keep the number. Others may have limits on calls or texts.
3.Consider Costs: Many services charge a monthly fee. Compare prices and features to find the best fit for you.
4.Read Reviews: Look for user reviews to see how well the service works in real life. This can help you avoid problems.
5.Privacy Policy: Make sure to read the privacy policy. Understand how your data and phone number will be used.
Using a temporary number can help protect your privacy. Just remember that some services may still require a real number for verification. If you want more details, I wrote about this here. Feedback is welcome!
I use google voice, and in the past other virtual phone numbers but many services don’t fully work. When you request a code, you never receive it and in some cases they tell you they don’t accept the virtual number.
I've always wondered what it would take to be my own telephone company and get an entire prefix, so I can give out unique phone numbers, kinda like how's privacy.com does for credit cards.
The numbers would quickly be blacklisted by websites. You need a very large pool of numbers and make sure you don't reuse numbers too often. Not sure if it's practical.