United States virtual phone numbers — buy a New York, Los Angeles or Chicago DID
Get a real US virtual phone number in any of America's 50 states — every NPA (area code) from 212 New York City to 415 San Francisco to 305 Miami, plus toll-free 800/833/844 ranges. Route inbound calls and SMS to any VoIP, Microsoft Teams, Zoom Phone, AI voice platform, 3CX, FreePBX, or browser softphone. From $0.50/month, instant activation, no contracts, no US residency required.
What is a United States virtual phone number?
A US virtual phone number (also called a US DID — Direct Inward Dialing — number) is a real American telephone number that terminates over the internet to a VoIP or PBX system rather than a copper landline. It looks identical to any other US number, dials and rings exactly the same way, but the calls are delivered to your phone system anywhere in the world over SIP. The North American Numbering Plan (NANP) format is +1 NPA-NXX-XXXX — three-digit area code (NPA), three-digit exchange, four-digit subscriber.
You don't need to be a US resident, register a US address, or have an EIN. Sign up, pay with a card, pick a number from any of 70+ NPAs across the country (or a toll-free 800-series number), and it activates in seconds. Anyone in the US dials it as a normal local call — and your phones, anywhere on earth, ring.
Common reasons businesses get a United States virtual phone number:
- Local presence in the US for sales, support or marketing campaigns without opening a US office.
- Trust signal for US buyers — a New York 212 number on your website converts dramatically better than +44 or +972 for US-targeted campaigns.
- National brand presence with toll-free 800/833/844/855/866/877/888 — free for callers, signals scale.
- Marketing campaign tracking — a unique US number per ad/source to measure attribution.
- Move an existing US landline to a modern VoIP/Teams setup via port-in.
United States number types
The North American Numbering Plan distinguishes geographic NPAs from toll-free ranges. DIDHub stocks both, plus 800-series toll-free.
| Prefix | Type | What it means | Caller cost | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
212, 415, 312, 305 … | Geographic NPA | Tied to a specific city/region. Highest local-presence value. | Standard local rate | $0.50/mo |
800, 833, 844, 855 | Toll-free | Free for callers; you pay an inbound per-minute rate. | Free | $1.50/mo + usage |
866, 877, 888 | Toll-free | Same as 800-series — different cosmetic prefix only. | Free | $1.50/mo + usage |
United States cities and area codes
DIDHub stocks US virtual phone numbers in every NPA across all 50 states plus DC. Below are the top metro NPAs — your buyers in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Atlanta and the rest will instantly recognise these as local numbers.
United States virtual phone number pricing
Flat monthly per-number, no contracts, no minimums. $0 setup on standard NPAs and 800-series numbers. Per-minute voice usage billed separately.
| Number type | Example | Monthly | Setup | Per-min (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic NPA (any city) | (212) 555-0123 | from $0.50/mo | $0 | $0.003 |
| Toll-free 800/833/844/855 | (833) 555-0XXX | from $1.50/mo | $0 | $0.018 |
| Toll-free 866/877/888 | (888) 555-0XXX | from $1.50/mo | $0 | $0.018 |
Outbound (2-way voice) — Pair any US number with outbound termination so calls you place from your PBX show the correct US Caller ID. US outbound starts at $0.005/min to landline, $0.012/min to mobile.
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.
United States number activation and regulation
The US is the easiest country in the world to get a virtual phone number in. No KYC, no proof of address, no US residency, no business registration. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not require end-user verification for ordinary number allocation. STIR/SHAKEN attestation requirements apply at the carrier level — DIDHub handles that for you. Result: you check out and the number is yours, live in seconds.
Port your existing United States number to DIDHub
Already have a US number? Port it to DIDHub and route it over SIP to your modern phone system. Port-in keeps your existing number identical — your customers don't notice anything except call quality going up.
- Geographic numbers (NPAs): typically 1-3 weeks to port
- Toll-free (800/833/844/855/866/877/888): typically 1-2 weeks (RespOrg change)
- Required documents: a recent US phone bill (within 30 days) plus a Letter of Authority — DIDHub e-signs the LOA for you
- Cost: $0 port-in fee on standard US numbers
- Slamming protection: US carriers occasionally reject port-outs; DIDHub re-tries with carrier escalation if needed
United States virtual phone number FAQ
Do I need to be in the US to buy a US virtual phone number?
No. Anyone, anywhere on earth, can buy a US virtual phone number from DIDHub. There is no US residency, EIN, or address requirement. You sign up with a credit card, pick a number, and it activates instantly — typical use cases include UK/EU/Israeli/Australian companies that want a US presence to sell into the US market without opening an office.
How much does a US virtual phone number cost?
US geographic numbers (any NPA in any state) start from $0.50/month. Toll-free 800/833/844/855/866/877/888 numbers start from $1.50/month plus per-minute usage (callers don't pay; you do). Setup fees are $0 on standard numbers. Per-minute voice from $0.003/min for landline destinations. No contracts, cancel anytime.
Can I use a US virtual number with Microsoft Teams?
Yes. US numbers from DIDHub work with Microsoft Teams Direct Routing — either via DIDHub's managed Teams SBC-as-a-Service (no SBC to deploy) or via your own AudioCodes / Ribbon / AnyNode SBC. This avoids Microsoft's Calling Plans which are bundled per-seat and costlier per number.
Can I send and receive SMS on a US virtual number?
Yes — most US geographic and toll-free numbers support both inbound and outbound SMS. Toll-free SMS requires a one-time Toll-Free Verification (TFV) registration to comply with US carrier rules — DIDHub walks you through the form. MMS is supported on most US numbers. Inbound messages can forward to email, webhook (with signed media URLs), or SIP MESSAGE.
Can I port my existing US number to DIDHub?
Yes. US port-in is supported for geographic numbers (NPAs) and all toll-free ranges. Geographic numbers typically port in 1-3 weeks; toll-free in 1-2 weeks (RespOrg change). You'll need a recent phone bill (within 30 days) plus a Letter of Authority — DIDHub e-signs LOA for you. $0 port-in fee on standard numbers.
Are US numbers compliant with STIR/SHAKEN?
Yes. All outbound US calls placed via DIDHub are signed with valid STIR/SHAKEN attestation (typically A-level for verified customers), so calls don't get flagged as spam by US carrier analytics. STIR/SHAKEN signing is automatic — no configuration needed on your end.
Can I use a US virtual number for an AI voice agent?
Yes — and it's one of the fastest-growing US use cases. DIDHub offers one-click integration with Vapi, Retell AI, Bland AI, ElevenLabs Conversational AI, Synthflow, LiveKit Agents, Pipecat, Vocode, Cartesia, and Deepgram Voice Agent. Sub-50ms regional ingress in the US (Ashburn, San Jose, Dallas POPs) keeps realtime AI turns natural. STIR/SHAKEN A-attestation gets your AI calls picked up instead of dropped.
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