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Can I Get a Second Phone Number on My Cell Phone?

TL;DR: Yes. But don’t stop there. How are you going to know how to get that second phone number? That’s why you came here, isn’t it? In this post, we’re going to cover whether you can get a second phone number, why you may need one and how you can use an alternate phone number. […]

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Number Porting: The Good and the Not-So-Good

The Benefits You Get When You Port Your Phone Number Number Porting is one of those obscure things you don’t know exists until you absolutely need it. You might even be asking yourself, “Yeah, wait a second, what does ‘porting your phone number’ even mean? Am I shipping it out to sea?” If that’s the […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Call Forwarding

Chances are if you’re reading this, you have a few questions about call forwarding. What is it? Why is it important? How do I use it? Maybe you purchased a phone number, or you’re planning to, and you’re not quite sure what to do with that number yet. Perhaps you started your very own business […]

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How do I keep my phone number?

It’s good to hold on to the things that you love. Especially when that thing you love keeps you connected to folks that love you right back. Phone numbers connect us. From family members down the street to those in other states or countries, staying connected is an important part of the human experience. You […]

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Is my NumberBarn number wireless or wireline?

Lines are around us everywhere we look. From the architecture of a building to the lines on the road, lines give us structure. NumberBarn numbers, whether you purchase it from us or port it to us, are classified as landline/wireline numbers. Can I turn a wireless number into a wireline number? Yup! When you port […]

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Are these virtual numbers or real numbers?

Ahhh virtual reality! Just put on a pair of glasses and be transported to another world without leaving your home. Virtual numbers let you do the same thing. Are they real numbers? NumberBarn numbers, whether you purchase it from us or port it to us, are virtual landline/wireline numbers. You better believe it: this means […]

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3 easy steps to port your number away

Ready to sail off into the sunset? If you’ve purchased a phone number from NumberBarn or ported one to us a while ago, you always have the option to port away to a different provider. NOTE: Your number can be on any NumberBarn plan to port away. So, what does it mean to port away? […]

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Do I need an account number and PIN to port away?

You’re ready to port your number to a different service provider. Don’t let our tears get in the way! Of course we’ll miss you, however, our goal is to support your number needs. This guide will show you how to find your account number and PIN, as well as other porting credentials, to ensure a […]

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Step by Step Guide: Port a Number & Only Receive Text Messages

You don’t want to be bugged with calls. You only want to receive text messages on your phone number. By porting your number to NumberBarn, you can do just that: only get text messages. With the NumberBarn Park plan, you can: This guide will walk you through how to port your number to NumberBarn and […]

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Keep your current landline number even when you move

Hello, I currently have an Xfinity landline phone number. I am moving and they are telling me I have to choose another phone number. My current number is used for business and I do not want to give it up. How do I go about ensuring that even if I choose a different number with […]

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No toll free numbers on your cell phone

Your online peanut butter business is literally going nuts with the volume of recent orders. The success is definitely exciting but surprising! Shipping out to customers across the country, you’re spread beyond the point of using your personal cell phone for your callers to reach out with questions. You’re considering a toll free number, but […]

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Step by Step Guide: How to Buy a New Number & Forward to an International Number

You’re in another country. You want your family back in the states to be able to call you without incurring extra fees. Make it easy on them and purchase a new US or Canadian number with NumberBarn and forward those calls to your international number. If you’re new to NumberBarn and are not sure where […]

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Using Google Duo with your NumberBarn number

Google Duo is a video calling app created by Google that connects you to those you love. We’ve tested Google Duo with NumberBarn’s US or Canadian local wireline/landline numbers over wifi and cell data. Tip: This will not work with your toll free number. If you’d like to download Google Duo to use with your […]

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Get Your Number With Google Voice

You found a stellar new number with NumberBarn and now you want to use it with Google Voice. The thing is – numbers with NumberBarn are classified as landline/wireline numbers. Yeah, like the old plug in the wall sort of number, even though it’s totally virtual. Google Voice doesn’t accept landline/wireline numbers on their system […]

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