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From time to time, we read something that we think many of you would be interested in – and when we do, we’ll post it here and share it with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here is an article that answers a question most of us with Smartphones have had – How to give someone a way to call you without revealing your real cell phone number. We’re not talking about tomfoolery here. Many times, there are legitimate reasons for not wanting to publicize your cell phone number. The number one reason is that no one wants to put their cell number out there and risk getting more phone spam. But there are times when we have to give someone our cell phone number. For instance:<\/span><\/p>\n You can probably think of other reasons why and situations where you’d rather keep your cell phone number private.\u00a0 I don’t know about you – but I get enough cell spam already – I don’t need any more than I already get… and you probably don’t either.<\/span><\/p>\n The following comes from Online Tech Tips. We hope you find it interesting and useful.<\/span><\/p>\n 3 Ways to Get an Anonymous Burner Phone Number for Your Smartphone<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Have you ever needed to contact someone, but you didn\u2019t want to use your real number? Aside from the prank-potential, a burner number is great for selling something online. You don\u2019t want to get spammed with even more unsolicited calls than you already receive. <\/span>Thankfully, there are plenty of legitimate ways to get an anonymous burner phone number on your smartphone. You don\u2019t have to pay a lot or resort to shady methods \u2014 there are\u00a0perfectly legitimate services<\/a>\u00a0that can help you out.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Why Would I Need a Burner?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n There are many mature reasons you might need a burner phone number. Although police procedures give burner numbers a bad name, they can be handy.<\/span><\/p>\n How to Get an Anonymous Burner Phone Number<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n There are multiple options for anonymous phone numbers\u2013some disposable, some not.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Google Voice<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Google Voice is a popular service that gives you a separate phone number than your actual one. You can use it through your smart phone and direct all of your calls from your Google Voice number to your actual number, as well as turn the number on and off at any time.<\/span> Google Voice provides free unlimited calling and texting within the United States. You also get\u00a0voicemail<\/a>, call screening, and more. While you likely wouldn\u2019t use your Google Voice number for selling something, it is a solid choice for a spare number for reaching out to clients or to use as a business line.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>All you need for a Google Voice number is an existing phone number. Visit\u00a0Google Voice<\/a>\u00a0to sign up.<\/span> Burner is one of the most popular apps for obtaining an anonymous burner number. It\u2019s available for both\u00a0Android<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0iOS<\/a>. You can sign up for two different types of plans: prepaid and subscription. The one you use depends on whether or not you plan to continue using your burner number.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Burner provides a number for free for a limited amount of time. It\u2019s a good way to try out the service for yourself before deciding whether to commit or not. If you decide to use it for an extended period, plans start as low as $1.99 for a number.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes you just need an anonymous phone number. Maybe you\u2019re selling something, or maybe you want to make an anonymous complaint. Whatever the reason, use one of these three services. 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\nThe Burner app is designed for disposable, limited-use numbers. It\u2019s the perfect option for anyone who sells a large number of items on Craigslist or through another service. It\u2019s also a good option for anyone that wants to keep their personal number private while dating.\u00a0<\/span>You can use multiple numbers with Burner and dispose of them just as quickly, as well as assign different names for each number so that you remember which number is which. You can set up voicemail and much more, too. The low price point makes it a solid option for those single-use applications.
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\nHushed is another service that provides unlimited anonymous numbers for a small fee each month, but the difference is it isn\u2019t necessarily designed for throwing the numbers away after a short time. It combines the best of Google Voice and Burner into one service.
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\nOne of the best features about Hushed is that if you\u2019re bombarded by calls from a number, you can simply delete the number you\u2019re using and sign up for another. You don\u2019t have to\u00a0suffer if a telemarketing company gets a hold of your number.<\/a>
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\nWhile Hushed works on your smartphone, you can also use it on your laptop or tablet. You can access your account across multiple devices, so don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re away from your phone and need to make a call or send a text\u2013just pull up your account.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n