A separate phone number for work or a side project
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Quick answer
How do I get a separate number for a side project without a second phone?
Rent one and read its texts in a browser. KeepANumber rents numbers for 7, 30 or 90 days, from $8.50 (US, 7 days, October 2026). The project's confirmation codes, client replies and supplier texts arrive on the rented number, and your personal number stays out of it.
When does a separate number make sense?
- A side project or a small online shop that needs a number on its accounts and listings.
- A short contract with a client who will text you, when you do not want them to have your personal number afterwards.
- Accounts that belong to a project rather than to you, so that the number can be handed over or dropped with it.
Rental, app or second SIM?
| Need | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Texts only, read on a computer | A rented number |
| Calls and texts on your phone | A second-number app such as MySudo, Hushed or Burner |
| A number for years, in your company's name | A business line from an operator |
| A number in a country where you have no address | A rented number |
Be honest with yourself about calls: if clients will want to ring you, a rental is the wrong tool.
How do I keep a project number for longer?
Rent for 90 days ($29 for a US number as of 2026-10-18) and renew before each end date. Put the end date in the project calendar. If the project stops, move its accounts to another number before you let the rental end.
What does a work number cost per month?
| Option | Monthly cost | Calls | Number countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| KeepANumber, 90-day US rental | $9.67 ($29 for 90 days) | No | 14 countries |
| KeepANumber, 30-day UK rental | $15 | No | 14 countries |
| MySudo SudoPro, 3 numbers | $4.99 | Yes | US, UK, Canada, Australia |
| Hushed unlimited | $6.99 | Yes | US, UK, Canada |
| Burner Premium | $12.99 | Yes | Not checked |
Apps win on price when you need calls in the US or the UK. A rental wins when you need texts only, another country, crypto payment, or a number that simply stops at a date without a subscription to cancel.
Questions about work numbers
Can I get an invoice in my company's name?
Orders show their details in your account. Ask support if you need a specific document for your accounts.
Can I use one number for several projects?
You can, but separate rentals keep separate histories and end dates, which is easier to manage.
Can I send texts to clients from it?
No, rented numbers receive SMS only.
- MySudo plans, read 2026-10-18
- Hushed pricing, read 2026-10-18
- Burner pricing, read 2026-10-18