Get a Talkala number
People need a Talkala number to call back. If you do not have one yet, choose a Talkala number first.
Receive Calls in Your Browser
When someone calls your Talkala number, it can ring right in your browser. You pick up from Talkala, not your personal phone, so your number stays private. To use this, you need a Talkala number first. That number is what people call back.
The short version
Calls ring in Talkala
Your personal phone stays private
Missed calls cost nothing from Talkala
How to receive calls
To receive calls, you need a Talkala number. It's a real phone number you rent monthly, and it's what people dial to reach you.
Once you have one and Talkala is open in your browser, calls to that number ring there. You answer from the same account you use to make calls, so everything stays in Talkala, not on your personal phone.
Do not have a number yet? Start by picking one.
How receiving calls works
In My Numbers, turn on Receive calls for the number you rent. You can see that switch on the number card.
Turn on Receive calls
When receiving is set up for your personal number, turn on the switch so calls to that number can ring in Talkala.
Keep Talkala open
Talkala needs to be open in your browser to ring. If you are expecting a call, keep the tab open.
What you pay for
You only pay Talkala when a call actually connects. A missed call is not the same as a conversation, so Talkala does not charge you for it.
Answered calls
When you answer and the call connects, the call uses your prepaid wallet balance.
Missed calls
Missed, declined, busy, unavailable, unanswered, and low-balance calls do not cost you anything from Talkala.
The rate follows the number they call
The price depends on the Talkala number receiving the call, not where the outside caller is calling from.
Key detail
What works today
Right now this works for personal numbers. Incoming calls for teams are planned for later.
- Some numbers may need setup before they can receive calls.
- Talkala needs to be open in your browser to ring.
- Voicemail, call forwarding, phone push alerts, and emergency calling are not included.
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.
Do I answer from my personal phone?
No. You answer from Talkala in the browser, so your personal phone number can stay private.
Do missed calls cost anything?
No. You only pay Talkala when a call actually connects. Missed calls do not cost you anything from Talkala.
Does Talkala ring if the tab is closed?
No. Talkala needs to be open in your browser to ring. If you are expecting a call, keep the tab open.
Can teams receive calls too?
Not yet. Incoming calls for teams are planned for later.
Next step
Need a Talkala number first?
Start with the number page. It explains how to rent a Talkala number, use it as caller ID, receive SMS replies, and let people call that number back.