India virtual phone numbers — buy a Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore DID
Get a real Indian virtual phone number — Mumbai 22, Delhi 11, Bangalore 80, Chennai 44, Hyderabad 40, Kolkata 33 — plus toll-free 1800. India's TRAI regulator requires strict KYC. From $3.00/month, activation in 3-7 business days.
What is a India virtual phone number?
An Indian virtual phone number is a real India DID delivered over SIP. India uses 2-4 digit STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialing) codes followed by 6-8 digit local numbers. Mumbai is 22, Delhi 11, Bangalore 80. Mobile numbers are 10 digits starting 6, 7, 8, or 9.
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) is one of the strictest regulators globally. Standard geographic and 1800 toll-free numbers require KYC — Indian ID (Aadhaar/PAN) or business registration (GST, CIN). DIDHub manages the paperwork. Activation takes 3-7 business days.
Common reasons businesses get a India virtual phone number:
- India market entry — Indian B2B buyers expect Indian Caller IDs.
- Bangalore tech presence — 080 is the standard for tech/SaaS targeting Indian developers and IT.
- Mumbai financial services — 022 is the highest-trust commercial Caller ID in India.
- Toll-free 1800 — free for Indian callers, standard for customer service.
India number types
India uses STD area codes plus toll-free 1800 and national 1860 ranges.
| Prefix | Type | What it means | Caller cost | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
22, 11, 80, 44 … | Geographic (STD) | Tied to an Indian city. | Standard local rate | $3.00/mo |
1860 | National rate (paid) | Caller pays normal long-distance rate. | Standard | $8.00/mo |
1800 | Toll-free | Free for Indian callers; you pay per minute. | Free | $12.00/mo + usage |
India cities and area codes
DIDHub stocks Indian numbers in major metros:
India virtual phone number pricing
Flat monthly per-number. $0 setup once KYC approved.
| Number type | Example | Monthly | Setup | Per-min (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic (STD) | +91 22 XXXX XXXX (Mumbai) | from $3.00/mo | $0 | $0.018 |
| National 1860 | 1860 XXX XXXX | from $8.00/mo | $0 | $0.025 |
| Toll-free 1800 | 1800 XXX XXXX | from $12.00/mo | $0 | $0.07 |
Outbound (2-way voice) — Pair any Indian number with outbound termination — calls show your Indian Caller ID. Outbound from $0.025/min to landline, $0.08/min to mobile. Indian outbound is regulated under DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) registration.
Compatible with any VoIP system, AI voice platform, or browser
Numbers from DIDHub are delivered over standard SIP and work with every major business phone system, AI voice platform, and softphone — no proprietary gateway, no special hardware, no licensing.
India number activation and regulation
India's regulator TRAI is one of the strictest globally. Standard geographic and 1800 toll-free numbers require KYC — Indian ID (Aadhaar or PAN) or business registration (GSTIN, CIN). Outbound calls and SMS to Indian destinations require DLT registration to prevent spam. DIDHub manages the paperwork on your behalf. Activation takes 3-7 business days after document submission.
Port your existing India number to DIDHub
Existing Indian number? Port it to DIDHub. TRAI portability is slower than most markets.
- Geographic: typically 4-8 weeks
- 1800 toll-free: 6-10 weeks
- Required documents: Indian phone bill + LOA + Aadhaar/PAN/GSTIN/CIN
- Cost: $40 port-in fee per number
India virtual phone number FAQ
Do I need to be in India to buy an Indian virtual phone number?
KYC required. TRAI requires Indian ID (Aadhaar or PAN) or business registration (GSTIN, CIN). You don't need to be physically resident in India — companies based outside India routinely buy Indian numbers using their Indian subsidiary's GSTIN or via a registered Indian agent. DIDHub walks you through the document upload.
How much does an Indian virtual phone number cost?
Geographic Indian numbers from $3.00/month USD. National 1860 from $8.00/month. Toll-free 1800 from $12.00/month plus per-minute. $0 setup once KYC approved.
Why is India more expensive and slower than other countries?
TRAI regulation is among the strictest in the world. Wholesale Indian termination costs more than most markets, and the KYC process takes 3-7 business days. The trade-off is that Indian buyers have very high trust in Indian Caller IDs (an 080 Bangalore number on a sales line dramatically outperforms a foreign Caller ID in India).
Can I use an Indian virtual number with Teams?
Yes — Indian numbers from DIDHub work with Teams Direct Routing via DIDHub's managed Teams SBC or BYO-SBC. Microsoft Calling Plans coverage in India is limited; Direct Routing is the common path.
Can I send SMS to Indian numbers?
Indian SMS requires DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) registration. Every sender ID, template, and use case must be pre-registered with TRAI. DIDHub manages the DLT registration as part of SMS service for India. Without DLT, outbound SMS to Indian numbers will be blocked.
Can I port my existing Indian number to DIDHub?
Yes. Geographic and 1800 numbers are portable. Port times 4-10 weeks (Indian portability is slower than most due to TRAI processes). Documents: phone bill + LOA + Aadhaar/PAN/GSTIN/CIN. $40 port-in fee per number.
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