These providers offer a real US mobile line (physical SIM or eSIM).
They are the most reliable for Google Voice verification.
π± MVNO T-Mobile β’ SIM/eSIM β’ π° $5β$25/month
Our recommended partner. Real US mobile line with T-Mobile coverage.
Build-your-own plan from $5/month. eSIM compatible. Ideal for Google Voice.
Recommended
eSIM
International
$5+/month
π See full profile β
π± MVNO T-Mobile β’ Physical SIM
US prepaid carrier, ideal for international calls. Plans from $15/month.
The "PayGo" (pay-as-you-go) $3/month is the most economical for GV verification.
SIM
$3β$30/month
International
π See profile β
π± MVNO T-Mobile β’ SIM/eSIM
Very popular in the US. Low prices (from $15/month on long-term plans).
Good coverage, eSIM available. Requires 3-12 month commitment for best prices.
eSIM
$15β$30/month
3-12 months
π See profile β
π± MVNO T-Mobile/Warp β’ SIM/eSIM
Choice between T-Mobile (GSM) or Verizon (Warp) network. eSIM activatable from abroad.
Custom plans from $8/month. Pooled plans for multiple lines.
eSIM
$8+/month
Dual-network
π See profile β
π± MVNO Verizon β’ eSIM β’ π° $25/month
Verizon's prepaid carrier. Unlimited data, hotspot. eSIM activatable from abroad.
Single plan at $25/month (Visible+ at $35). Excellent coverage.
eSIM
$25/month
Unlimited data
π± Direct carrier β’ SIM/eSIM
The native T-Mobile network. Prepaid plans from $10/month (Connect).
Most reliable for Google Voice because it's a real major US carrier.
eSIM
$10β$60/month
Native T-Mobile
π± Direct carrier β’ SIM/eSIM
Native AT&T network. Prepaid plans from $30/month. Good national coverage.
Less competitive on price but excellent network.
eSIM
$30+/month
Native AT&T
π± MVNO AT&T β’ SIM
AT&T's prepaid subsidiary. Plans from $25/month. AT&T network without throttling.
Good option for Google Voice verification.
SIM
$25+/month
AT&T Network
π± Multi-network MVNO β’ SIM/eSIM
Choose your network (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon). Very economical annual plans.
From $10/month (or $99/year). eSIM available on some plans.
eSIM
$10β$40/month
Multi-network
π± MVNO T-Mobile/AT&T β’ SIM
Historic prepaid carrier. Plans from $10/month. T-Mobile/AT&T network depending on area.
eSIM available on some devices.
SIM
$10+/month
Multi-network
π± MVNO AT&T β’ SIM
Low-cost prepaid carrier on AT&T network. Plans from $10/month (1GB).
Good for basic usage and Google Voice verification.
SIM
$10β$30/month
AT&T Network
π± MVNO AT&T/T-Mobile β’ SIM
Flexible plans, good customer service. From $20/month for 1 line.
Not the cheapest but reliable for Google Voice.
SIM
$20+/month
Senior-friendly
Mobile apps that provide a second US number. Work over VoIP β
Google Voice accepts them sometimes, but it's less reliable than a real mobile carrier.
π± App iOS/Android β’ VoIP β’ Free
Free app with US number. Sometimes works for Google Voice.
Ad-supported or $4/month ad-free. Area code selection in some states.
Free
iOS/Android
SMS + Calls
π See profile β
π± App iOS/Android β’ VoIP β’ Free
Well-known app for getting a free US number.
Known to work with Google Voice, but results vary depending on the number.
Free
iOS/Android
WiFi/4G
π± App iOS/Android β’ VoIP
Free US number with ads. Offers credits for international calls.
Google Voice compatible in some cases.
Free
iOS/Android
International
π± App Android β’ VoIP
Second US number for Android. One-time payment of ~$10 for the number.
May work for Google Voice depending on the assigned number.
$10
Android
One-time payment
π± App iOS/Android β’ VoIP β’ π° $5/month
Disposable second number for temporary use. Plans from $5/month.
Designed for privacy, less reliable for Google Voice.
$5+/month
iOS/Android
Privacy
Professional virtual number platforms β ideal for business, API, and pro use.
βοΈ API Platform β’ π° $1/month + usage
The platform powering VOICETALK. Full API for SMS, voice, MMS.
VoIP numbers. Price: $1/month per number + $0.0079/min + $0.0079/SMS.
Google Voice: may work depending on the number (rate center).
API
$1/month
Pay-per-use
50 states
βοΈ API Platform β’ π° $1/month + usage
Alternative to Twilio. US numbers + SMS/voice API. Competitive prices.
Good routing quality. May work for Google Voice.
API
$1/month
Twilio Alternative
π» Subscription β’ π° $5β$15/month
US number via Skype. ~$5/month for a local number. Forwarding to Skype.
Can be used for US presence, GV verification variable.
$5/month
Microsoft
International
πͺ Number marketplace β’ π° $2β$5/month
Buy/port US numbers. Large selection of numbers (including rare ones).
Forwarding service at $2/month. May work for Google Voice if the number was mobile.
$2/month
Porting
Number selection
π Forwarding β’ π° $4β$8/month
US number forwarding service. Redirects to your existing phone.
$4/month for a number + forwarding. SMS forwarding included.
$4/month
Forwarding
SMS included
πΌ Virtual PBX β’ π° $29/month
Virtual phone system for entrepreneurs. US number + extensions.
Too expensive and not designed for Google Voice. Business use only.
$29+/month
Business
PBX
π― How to verify Google Voice with Tello
1. Create a Tello account via our referral link (you receive $10 credit)
2. Choose a Build-your-own plan from $5 (100min + SMS) or the Pay As You Go at $5
3. Activate eSIM or order a physical SIM
4. Once the number is active, go to voice.google.com
5. Google Voice will ask you to verify with your US number β enter your Tello number
6. Enter the verification code received by SMS
Budget alternative: Tello's Pay As You Go plan at $5 lasts 90 days β
the most economical for Google Voice verification.
π‘ Why some numbers don't work with Google Voice?
Google Voice checks that the number belongs to a mobile carrier (cellular).
VoIP, virtual, or landline numbers are blocked.
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Works: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Tello, Mint, Ultra Mobile (real carriers)
β Does not work: Google Voice may refuse if the number is identified as VoIP/Virtual
β οΈ Sometimes: Twilio, TextNow, Talkatone β depends on the rate center and number pool
If a number is refused, try another one β recent numbers are more often accepted.