Professional consistency
Show the exact same caller ID every time you dial an overseas client, increasing pickup rates.
Get Your Own Number. Stop Being a Stranger.
People ignore numbers they do not recognise. A dedicated Talkala number fixes your pickup rate. Secure one consistent outbound identity that clients trust. The monthly lease is billed separately from your prepaid calling balance, and ensures all your inbound SMS replies route perfectly back into your browser.
The short version
Consistent caller ID
SMS inbox in your browser
No inbound voice at launch
Why people get a dedicated number
If you call the same contacts repeatedly (clients, family, a specific bank), they start recognising your number. That is huge. It also gives you the SMS route for receiving text replies in your browser. What it does not do (yet) is turn Talkala into a full inbound phone service for voice calls.
When is a dedicated number worth it?
If you make one international call a year, you can skip this. But if you rely on international comms, it is essential.
SMS inbox access
A leased number is technically required if your workflow involves clients or vendors texting you back.
Team sharing
With the upcoming Teams tier, you can give your entire organization one consistent outbound identity.
How number billing actually works
We keep fixed infrastructure costs strictly separated from variable usage.
The fixed subscription
The number itself is a small recurring monthly subscription to lease the route from the carrier.
The variable usage
Your outbound voice calls and any inbound SMS deliveries are paid from your separate prepaid wallet balance.
No forced bundles
We do not force you to upgrade to a bloated $30/month 'Pro' software tier just to access a $2 phone number.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I receive phone calls on this number?
No. At launch, dedicated numbers only support outbound voice caller ID and inbound SMS. Inbound voice calls are not supported.
What happens to my number if my subscription payment fails?
There is a brief grace period to update your billing. After that, the number is released back to the telecom network and cannot be recovered. Try to keep a valid card on file.
Next step
Still deciding if you need one?
Start with the caller ID comparison. It walks through the difference between verifying your own number and getting a dedicated one.