Is your business looking to expand to the United States? If so, there’s no easier way to get in touch with American customers and clients than by purchasing US phone numbers from a virtual phone number service provider. In this article, we’ll explain how to get a US phone number from Global Call Forwarding, a trusted service provider with over two decades of dedicated service.
How to get a US phone number:
#1: Visit GCF
The first step is to navigate to Global Call Forwarding’s homepage, which is located at www.globalcallforwarding.com.
[If you’d like to browse GCF’s various virtual number services, be sure to explore the various other parts of the website, which includes Features, Rates, an FAQ, and a comprehensive Blog section.]
#2: Choosing a US Phone Number
Find the drop-down menus located at the top of the homepage. Underneath “Select Your New Phone Number,” click on the first drop-down menu and select “United States (+1).”
Underneath, you’ll find a second drop-down menu which prompts, “Please select a number type.” You’ll find a number of options based on availability, including “Toll Free,” “Mobile (SMS Optional),” and “Geographic.”
If you choose a “Geographic” number type, another drop-down menu will appear, prompting you to “Please select a city.” Because the United States consists of 50 states, you can select particular states where you want your phone number to be based. This is important, as many US-based customers identify with their specific region and city.
Last, you’ll navigate to the next drop-down menu, which has a list of available phone numbers. Select the one that best fits your business. For some phone numbers, a phone number will be assigned to you when it becomes activated.
Note: If you are looking to choose a United States territory (such as Puerto Rico), you’ll select this from the first drop-down menu and then choose a desired phone number type.
[You’ll notice that there are a vast number of other countries listed on the Global Call forwarding website. If your business is looking to get another phone number in another country or region, the process is as simple as selecting a country code and region/ area code that matches the country you’d like to expand to.]
#3: Enter Your Destination Number
Once you’ve chosen your US phone number, it is time to enter your destination phone number where calls made to the number will be routed. You’ll begin by selecting the country code corresponding to your country, and then enter the phone number.
After you’ve entered in your destination phone number, you can click on the button “View Rates & Try for Free” or you can skip that and click on the link below the button to begin a paid subscription.
#4: View Rates and Add-Ons
Now that your information is entered, you can choose between a number of plans and packages, including:
- Basic
- Value
- Premium
- Power
- Enterprise
Below this, you’ll find a list of optional features and add-ons, which may vary depending on your number type and payment plans. Some of the most common include:
- Add Rollover
- Add Call Recording
- Add SMS Plan
- Add Outbound Calling
#5: Complete Your Information
Next, enter your contact information, which includes your First Name, Last Name, and Email.
Then, you’ll select your account type, which is either Business or Personal. Finally, you can review the Terms and Conditions; afterward, click on the check box and hit “Try for Free” (or opt for the paid options).
#6: Review Your Order
At this stage, you’ll want to ensure all of the information is correct. Once you’ve reviewed your information, you’ll have the option to purchase additional numbers by clicking on “Add More Phone Numbers,” (which takes you back to Step #1) or you can finalize the purchase.
Once purchased, you’ll receive a confirmation of your purchase. Your new virtual phone numbers will be available for use in a short period (usually within 24 hours).
Author’s Bio: Tom Senkus is a US-based freelance writer that creates content to aid foreign and domestic businesses. For more information and his list of services, visit tomsenkuswriter.com
