Owned-number caller ID
Use the same Talkala number as the caller ID when you place outbound calls.
Get a Dedicated Talkala Number for Caller ID and SMS
A dedicated Talkala number gives your account a consistent phone identity. Use it as outbound caller ID and receive SMS replies in your browser. The number subscription is separate from your prepaid calling balance, and inbound voice is not supported at launch.
The short version
Consistent caller ID
Inbound SMS inbox
Separate number subscription
No inbound voice at launch
What do I get with a dedicated Talkala number?
A dedicated number is useful when you want people to recognize one stable Talkala number. It also gives the phone network somewhere to send SMS replies. It does not turn Talkala into a full inbound phone service.
What the number unlocks
The dedicated number affects identity and messages. Calls themselves still use prepaid wallet balance.
Incoming SMS replies
Receive text-only SMS replies in the browser Messages inbox for the number you own.
Labels and defaults
Label owned numbers and set defaults for voice caller ID and the inbox number that opens first.
How number billing works
Talkala keeps the fixed number subscription separate from variable usage charges.
Subscribe to the number
The number itself has a recurring subscription because Talkala leases it from the phone network.
Use wallet balance for usage
Outbound calls and accepted inbound SMS use prepaid wallet balance. US Talkala numbers cost $0.02/SMS, and Canada Talkala numbers cost $0.03/SMS.
Cancel when you no longer need it
Deleting an owned number cancels renewal and releases the number after the subscription period ends.
Key detail
What it does not include
A dedicated Talkala number is not a full mobile phone line. Keep these launch limits in mind before subscribing.
- No live inbound voice calls.
- No voicemail.
- No outbound SMS.
- 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 dedicated Talkala number?
No. Dedicated numbers do not support inbound voice calls or voicemail at launch.
Can I receive SMS on the number?
Yes, when the number is active, SMS-capable, and your wallet balance can cover delivery.
Is number billing the same as call billing?
No. The number subscription is recurring. Calls and accepted inbound SMS are usage charges paid from prepaid wallet 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.