Verizon’s ‘My Numbers’ Lets You Add Five Numbers To One Smartphone

The idea behind dual SIM phones is that you get to add two numbers to one handset, meaning that instead of carrying two phones with you, you only need to carry one and you can be contacted on either number using the same device. However the downside is that you’ll need a dual SIM capable phone.

However Verizon wants to change that by announcing a new feature called “My Numbers”. With this new feature, it will allow users to add up to five numbers that they can be contacted with on a single smartphone. According to Keena Grigsby, director of product marketing for Verizon, “My Numbers is a great solution for entrepreneurs, customers with side hustles, and for those who just want the convenience and flexibility of having multiple phone numbers without the hassle of carrying around a separate phone.”

Now obviously this isn’t a free feature and according to Verizon’s pricing, it will cost an additional $15 a month per line. However the downside is that unlike dual SIM phones that still work with native apps, Verizon will require users to download the “My Numbers” app which you will have to use to make calls and send/receive text messages with, which means that for iOS users, you’ll be giving up features like iMessage.

However if the convenience of having more than one number is a bigger priority to you, then perhaps this could be worth checking out. The app is available for download for both iOS and Android devices.

Tyler Lee
Categories: Cellphones
Tags: Verizon