Phone Numbers
Phone number guides covering local, toll-free, and international numbers, porting, number masking, and how to provision and manage them on Plivo.
What is a landline number?
Understand what a landline number is, its role, types, and reliable benefits. Learn about modern VoIP alternatives and their advantages. Click to know more!
What to know about 6-digit phone numbers
Discover the benefits of using a 6 digit code for SMS marketing and alerts. Understand compliance, opt-in requirements, and leasing options. Start boosting your business communications today!
What Is Mobile Phone Verification and Why Do You Need It?
Secure your account with mobile verification. Boost trust and user credibility with layered methods. Choose optimal solutions now!
10 Best Toll-Free Number Service Providers in 2024
Discover the top toll-free number service providers of 2024! Learn about essential features, pricing, and benefits to find the perfect toll-free number solution for your business. Boost your customer communication and brand image with the right provider.
How to Get a Business Phone Number and Why You Need One
A business phone number helps build trust with your customers. Learn how to choose the right number and how Plivo can support your business communications.
7 Best Call Forwarding Services in 2024
Explore the 7 best call forwarding services for 2024. Ranked and reviewed for features, pricing, and ease of use to help you find the perfect solution.
7 Best Phone Number Verification APIs in 2024: Ranked & Reviewed
Discover the 7 best phone number verification APIs in 2024. Ranked and reviewed for features, pricing, and reliability to help you choose the right solution.
Enhance Call Security with PIN-Based Number Masking Using Plivo's API
Discover Plivo's new PIN-based number masking feature, designed to enhance security and flexibility for businesses. Learn how to integrate this solution for seamless, secure call connections.
Everything to Know About Phone Number Spoofing
Phone number spoofing is used by scammers and telemarketers to display a false caller ID. Learn how to recognize and avoid falling victim to these tactics.
What is a Virtual Phone Number & How to Get One?
Virtual phone numbers aren't tied to a geographical location and use VoIP technology to make and take calls. Learn more about their benefits and how to get one.
How to Get a Toll-Free Number for Your Business
In this blog post, we’ll explain how and why to get a toll-free number for your business and how to use it to engage your customers.
Protect Your Customers, Empower Your Business: A Guide to Number Masking with Plivo
Discover how Plivo's Number Masking API shields customer data and enhances business communications. Learn how to easily implement number masking to protect privacy and build trust.
Phone Number Masking: What it is, How it Works & Key Benefits
Learn how to use phone number masking in your daily operations to reduce costs, build trust, and enhance the customer experience.
A Tour of the Plivo Console: Phone Numbers
Take a menu-by-menu tour of the Phone Numbers section of the Plivo console and learn how to view, rent, and manage the numbers on your account.
How to Get the Most Out of Number Lookup
Number Lookup: Trace numbers, validate contacts, and uncover valuable information with numlookup call India. Discover the power of numlookup India with Plivo, sign up today!
Latest Verification Requirements for Toll-Free Messaging in North America
Toll-Free Verification: To protect consumers from spam and malicious messages that might originate from toll-free numbers, North American businesses have to verify their numbers.
Complying with TRAI Regulations for Sending SMS
TRAI DLT Regulations: Learn all about the TRAI Regulations on Commercial SMS Communications in India.
Do You Need a Toll-Free Number?
Read to know if your business needs a toll-free number, its advantages and tips on how to procure a new number. Learn more about the benefits of toll-free numbers for business communication at Plivo.
How to Set Up a Virtual Phone Number
Learn how to set up a virtual phone number for your small business and keep your personal phone number private from customers and strangers.
How to Complete DLT Registration for Sending Text Messages in India
DLT registration: Distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform registration is mandatory for sending bulk messaging in India.
Caller ID vs. Sender ID
Caller ID identifies who is calling you, while sender ID accompanies text messages. This primer explains how the two work and where each one is used.
Choosing the Best Phone Number Type for Texting
Phone numbers for texting: Know about the different types of phone numbers for sending business texts. Choose the best phone number for your business with Plivo.
Plivo Adds Self-Service Port-In Functionality to the Console
We’ve streamlined the process to make it easy for customers to port their current US or Canada phone numbers over to Plivo.
CNAM Mapping Made Simple
Learn how CNAM mapping works and how to specify a caller ID name for your business in the Plivo console, so customers know who is calling before they answer.
New Lookup API Provides Real-Time Phone Number Validation
Plivo’s Lookup API can determine number format, type, country, and carrier for any phone number worldwide.
New Phone Number Regulatory Compliance Application in the Plivo Console
Provide phone number compliance requirements and track application status directly in the Plivo console, making provisioning in regulated countries easier.
Introducing MMS Support on Toll-Free Numbers in the US and Canada
Twilio may be the best known name for SMS and voice API’s, but there are very strong alternatives that offer better quality, reach, pricing, and support.
6 Ways to Retain Your Customers While Migrating SMS Phone Numbers
Businesses sometimes have to change their SMS phone numbers. Discover six ways to reduce subscriber churn and retain customers during the migration.
Introducing Toll-Free SMS for the US
Enable two-way SMS text messaging on Plivo toll-free phone numbers in the United States, powered by the same SMS API as long code numbers.
How to Ensure Smooth Phone Number Porting
Phone number porting looks simple but is surprisingly complex. Learn what slows down the process and how to switch carriers without service disruptions.
Two-way SMS Launching Out of Beta, Arrives in 19 Countries
Two-way SMS exits beta and arrives in 19 countries, battle-tested with large-scale apps for polls, ride hailing, and delivery notifications.
Improved Phone Number Inventory Search with New APIs
Plivo's improved phone number search APIs let you find numbers by digits, location, LATA, and more, going beyond country and prefix filters.
Plivo Announces International Phone Numbers in 50 Countries Across Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia
Plivo launches local phone numbers in more than 50 countries across Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, with expanded text-to-speech language support.
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