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Title: Virtual Cell Phone Number
Post by: tammy753 on May 23, 2026, 12:12:42 PM
Post by: tammy753 on May 23, 2026, 12:12:42 PM
Hi,
I was adding myself to my old Amazon account and it required a phone number to complete. I found an app called Burner that you can get a phone number that you can make calls and texts on. I am not planning on switching numbers or anything but until I can go full time this is the cheapest way to set up a cell phone for myself and maintain the number I uses for everyone else.
Its called Burner and its only $10 USD, from the Google Play Store. Not sure if its available for Apple devices or not.
I can use that number for everything Tammy related.
I was adding myself to my old Amazon account and it required a phone number to complete. I found an app called Burner that you can get a phone number that you can make calls and texts on. I am not planning on switching numbers or anything but until I can go full time this is the cheapest way to set up a cell phone for myself and maintain the number I uses for everyone else.
Its called Burner and its only $10 USD, from the Google Play Store. Not sure if its available for Apple devices or not.
I can use that number for everything Tammy related.
Title: Re: Virtual Cell Phone Number
Post by: Lori Dee on May 23, 2026, 01:37:47 PM
Post by: Lori Dee on May 23, 2026, 01:37:47 PM
The Burner app is a popular iOS and Android app that lets you create temporary, disposable phone numbers for calling, texting, and picture messaging. It routes calls through your cellular network or Wi-Fi to keep your real phone number completely private.
Not for 2FA: Like many VoIP-based services, Burner numbers are generally not supported for verifying accounts with SMS-based Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
Not Completely Anonymous: While the person you are calling won't see your real number, Ad Hoc Labs (the creators) keep a record of your real number tied to your account and comply with valid law enforcement requests.
It seems like an option for many uses, but as stated, you can't use it for authentication. I'm not sure if that would work with Amazon, since they send me an authentication code.
Not for 2FA: Like many VoIP-based services, Burner numbers are generally not supported for verifying accounts with SMS-based Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
Not Completely Anonymous: While the person you are calling won't see your real number, Ad Hoc Labs (the creators) keep a record of your real number tied to your account and comply with valid law enforcement requests.
It seems like an option for many uses, but as stated, you can't use it for authentication. I'm not sure if that would work with Amazon, since they send me an authentication code.