# Virtual phone numbers by country

> Rent a virtual phone number for SMS in 14 countries: US, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia. Prices, formats and SIM rules.

- URL: https://keepanumber.com/numbers
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- Publisher: KeepANumber (https://keepanumber.com/)

**Quick answer: Which countries can I rent a phone number from?**

KeepANumber has a page for 14 countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Australia, Brazil, Mexico and Indonesia. A 30-day rental costs $13.50 to $30 as of October 2026. Live stock is shown at checkout.

## All countries, formats and 30-day prices

| Country | Calling code | Mobile number format | 30 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [United States](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/united-states) | +1 | +1 NXX NXX XXXX (10 digits, no mobile prefix) | $13.50 |
| [United Kingdom](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/united-kingdom) | +44 | +44 7XXX XXXXXX (07 nationally) | $15 |
| [Canada](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/canada) | +1 | +1 NXX NXX XXXX (10 digits, no mobile prefix) | $15 |
| [Germany](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/germany) | +49 | +49 15x / 16x / 17x … | $16 |
| [France](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/france) | +33 | +33 6 or +33 7 XX XX XX XX | $16 |
| [Netherlands](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/netherlands) | +31 | +31 6 XXXXXXXX | $16 |
| [Spain](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/spain) | +34 | +34 6XX XXX XXX or 7[1–4]X … | $16 |
| [Italy](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/italy) | +39 | +39 3XX XXX XXXX | $16 |
| [Poland](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/poland) | +48 | +48 5X / 6X / 7X / 88 … (9 digits) | $16 |
| [Sweden](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/sweden) | +46 | +46 70 / 72 / 73 / 76 / 79 … | $16 |
| [Australia](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/australia) | +61 | +61 4XX XXX XXX | $30 |
| [Brazil](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/brazil) | +55 | +55 AA 9XXXX XXXX | $16 |
| [Mexico](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/mexico) | +52 | +52 XX XXXX XXXX (10 digits) | $16 |
| [Indonesia](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/indonesia) | +62 | +62 8XX … | $16 |

## Where do you need an ID for a SIM card?

A rental never needs an ID upload. A local prepaid SIM often does: the table below sums up the rule in each country, with the source on the country page.

*Prepaid SIM registration, checked 2026-10-18*
| Country | Prepaid SIM rule | Regulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [United States](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/united-states) | No federal registration duty | FCC |
| [United Kingdom](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/united-kingdom) | No registration duty | Ofcom |
| [Canada](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/canada) | No federal law found | CRTC |
| [Germany](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/germany) | ID check before activation (§ 172 TKG) | Bundesnetzagentur |
| [France](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/france) | ID required by operators | Arcep |
| [Netherlands](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/netherlands) | No registration duty | ACM |
| [Spain](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/spain) | ID register (Ley 25/2007) | CNMC |
| [Italy](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/italy) | ID check before activation | AGCOM |
| [Poland](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/poland) | Registration since 2016 | UKE |
| [Sweden](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/sweden) | Registration since 1 Aug 2022 | PTS |
| [Australia](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/australia) | ID verified before activation | ACMA |
| [Brazil](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/brazil) | Registration (Lei 10.703/2003) | Anatel |
| [Mexico](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/mexico) | CURP line registry, 2026 | CRT |
| [Indonesia](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/indonesia) | NIK + face biometrics (2026) | Komdigi |

## How do I pick the right country?

- Pick the country the service or the people texting you expect. A service that checks numbers usually looks at the country code first, then at the range.
- For +1, choose between the United States and Canada: same format, different area codes.
- If you need the number for months, check the price of 90 days: it costs less per day everywhere.
- If the country you need is not listed, write to support: stock changes and new countries can be added.

## Is my country missing?

We publish a page only when we can describe the country with sourced facts. The checkout may offer other countries when they are in stock. Countries under international sanctions are not offered.

## Regulators and number portability by country

*Checked 2026-10-18; sources on each country page*
| Country | Regulator | Mobile number portability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [United States](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/united-states) | FCC | Since November 2003 (largest 100 areas), May 2004 elsewhere |
| [United Kingdom](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/united-kingdom) | Ofcom | Text "PAC" to 65075; switch within one working day since 1 July 2019 |
| [Canada](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/canada) | CRTC | Since 14 March 2007 |
| [Germany](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/germany) | Bundesnetzagentur | Free, active by the next working day (§ 59 TKG) |
| France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden | Arcep, ACM, CNMC, AGCOM, UKE, PTS | Yes, under the EU electronic communications code |
| [Australia](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/australia) | ACMA | Since 25 September 2001 |
| [Brazil](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/brazil) | Anatel | Since 1 September 2008 |
| [Mexico](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/mexico) | CRT (IFT until October 2025) | Since 2008; at most 24 hours |
| [Indonesia](https://keepanumber.com/numbers/indonesia) | Komdigi | None; before the Constitutional Court in 2026 |

Portability concerns numbers on your own contract. A rented number cannot be ported: you renew it, or you move your accounts to another number before the rental ends.

## Questions about countries

### Do all countries cost the same?

No. A 30-day rental costs $13.50 in the US, $15 in the UK and Canada, $16 in most other countries and $30 in Australia, as of 2026-10-18.

### Can I rent numbers from several countries?

Yes. Each rental is separate, with its own number, end date and messages.

### Does my own location matter?

No. You read the texts online from anywhere; you only choose the country of the number.

**Rent a number in a few minutes** Top up from $10 in crypto, choose a country and a period. No ID upload, no selfie. [See prices](https://keepanumber.com/pricing) · [How it works](https://keepanumber.com/how-it-works)

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