The best phone number services, according to hackers
5 phone number services recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
All phone number services
- Google VoicePeople recommend it for a free number that works for SMS two-factor codes, forwarding and voicemail transcription. Critics say many services reject its numbers as VOIP.29recommend
- jmp.chatRecommended as a cheap, reliable way to get extra phone numbers that text from a computer or XMPP client; the common caveat is weak integration with other features.10recommend
- StatPhonePeople recommend it for giving you dedicated phone numbers to share with anyone who may need to reach you urgently, so those calls get through. No critics raised a caveat.8recommend
- JMPPeople recommend JMP because its real carrier number should work better for two-factor authentication than VoIP numbers. No critical comments were recorded.5recommend
- Ooma landlinePeople recommend Ooma as a home phone that works over the internet, with 911 access and no jack needed in every room. Critics raised no complaints.5recommend