Use the number as caller ID
Use the same Talkala number as the caller ID when you place calls.
Get a Talkala Number for Caller ID, SMS, and Calls Back
A Talkala number is a real phone number you rent monthly. Use it as caller ID, receive text replies, and let people call that same number back when receiving is set up. The monthly number cost is separate from your prepaid calling balance.
The short version
Consistent caller ID
Received SMS inbox
Monthly number rental
Browser call receiving
What do I get with a Talkala number?
A Talkala number is useful when you want people to recognize the same number each time. It is the real phone number they can text, and when receiving is set up, the number they can call back to reach you in Talkala. In My Numbers, you control its caller ID, received SMS, and call-receiving settings.
What the number unlocks
The number controls what people see, where received texts appear, and where calls back can ring. Calls themselves still use prepaid balance.
Receive text replies
Receive text-only replies in the browser Messages inbox for the number you rent.
People can call back
When receiving is set up for your personal number, calls to your Talkala number can ring in your browser.
Labels and defaults
Label your Talkala numbers and set defaults for caller ID and the inbox number that opens first.
How number billing works
You rent the number monthly. Calls and received SMS are usage charges, so they stay separate from the number rental.
Rent the number monthly
The number has a monthly cost because Talkala leases it from the phone network.
Use wallet balance for usage
Calls you make, answered browser calls you receive, and received SMS use prepaid balance. US Talkala numbers cost $0.02/SMS, and Canada Talkala numbers cost $0.03/SMS.
Cancel when you no longer need it
Normal cancellation stops future renewal and keeps the number until its paid-through date. Immediate release removes it now and cannot be undone.
What it looks like when someone calls
When receiving is set up, Talkala shows the call in the browser with the number calling and the Talkala number they reached. You can answer or decline from Talkala without sending the call to your personal phone.
Key detail
A few limits to know
A Talkala number is useful for caller ID, received texts, and calls back to Talkala. It is not a full phone plan.
- Some numbers may need setup before they can receive calls.
- Incoming calls for teams are planned for later.
- No voicemail, call forwarding, phone push alerts, or emergency calling.
- You cannot send SMS from Talkala yet.
- Prices are shown per SMS for readability, but wallet billing is per SMS segment. A short plain-text SMS is usually one segment. Longer texts, or texts with some special characters, can count as multiple segments.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can people call my Talkala number?
Yes, when receiving is set up for your personal Talkala number. The call can ring in your browser while Talkala is open.
Can I receive SMS on the number?
Yes, when the number can receive texts, is still active, and your wallet balance can cover delivery.
Is number billing the same as call billing?
No. You rent the number monthly. Calls and received SMS are usage charges paid from prepaid balance.
Next step
Want the same number on every call?
Create an account to review number availability, caller ID settings, and SMS options from the signed-in app.