You must have a Plivo phone number if you wish to receive calls. You can rent a Plivo phone number in more than 60 countries from Phone Numbers > Buy Numbers on the Plivo console.

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Renting a phone number

To rent a phone number:
  1. In the Plivo console, click on Phone Numbers > Buy Numbers. Specify filters for type and capability, and/or number characteristics for location, rate center, or LATA, then click Search. Plivo will display a list of all available phone numbers.
  1. Click Buy Number next to the phone number of your choice.
  1. On the Buy Number pop-up, review the information, then click Buy Number & Continue.
The number will be added to your account, and the monthly fee for the current month will be deducted from the credits in your account.

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Phone number fees

Phone numbers are charged three kinds of fees:
  • Setup fee: A one-time fee charged at the time of purchase for setting up, configuring, and provisioning a number with our carriers.
  • Monthly rental fee: The monthly fee for renting the phone number, which is charged whether the number is used or not.
  • Usage fees: Fees for using the phone number. The amount depends on the number of SMS messages and voice calling minutes you use.