In this RIA Novosti article we talk about what a virtual telephone number is, how it can be useful and how to get one.
In what cases might a virtual phone number be needed?
A virtual phone number is an additional number that can be used in cases where you do not want to make your personal contact information publicly available.
Having a virtual phone number is convenient if you:
you place an order to sell or buy something on the Internet;
often apply for bonus cards in stores or retail chains and do not want to receive spam mailings;
regularly use courier delivery or taxi services;
you register on a website that requires authorization cyprus mobile database confirmation via SMS, but do not want to leave your personal number;
want to create a new account in a service where you are already registered;
you are dealing with any issue, for example, buying/selling real estate, and do not want your personal number to end up in the databases of real estate agencies;
you call various companies in search of the necessary product/service and do not want to subsequently receive spam calls with promotions and offers;
want a clear separation between your personal and professional life, with a separate phone number for each area.
How to connect an additional number to Megafon subscribers
A number of mobile operators provide their subscribers with the opportunity to register a virtual telephone number as an additional one on an already registered SIM card.