Access WhatsApp Business with a Virtual Number

Think of a gosimless number as a virtual phone number that isn't tied to a physical SIM card. Rather, it's linked to your current phone number or email. This lets you get calls and texts on your virtual number without having to swap SIMs. Often a hit in the business world, gosimless numbers help keep your work and personal chats apart while still using the same device. At gosimless, we're offering UK mobile and US phone numbers mainly for accessing WhatsApp Business and other chat apps. Simple, isn't it?

Absolutely, you can enjoy the best of both worlds - WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business, all on the same device. But remember, each needs its own number. Fear not, gosimless has got you covered. Grab a virtual UK mobile or US phone number with ease and sail smoothly between WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business on a single device. Simple as that.

By default, you WhatsApp will try to send an SMS to the mobile number with the verification code. You will receive the SMS by email within a couple of minutes. If you don't receive the email within 5 minutes, select the "Call me" verification method, which is one of the options presented by WhatsApp for account authentication. The call will be forwarded to your regular mobile number. Use this code to complete WhatsApp Business registration.

Accessing WhatsApp Business usually means getting a new number, separate from your regular WhatsApp, which can be a bit of a faff. It usually involves getting another SIM, signing up for another monthly plan, or buying a second device. But here's where gosimless steps in. You can snag a second number just for your business, minus the need for a second device and without burning a hole in your pocket compared to getting another line or contract. How's that for a deal?

Not quite. Imagine an eSIM as a nifty little chip tucked inside your phone. It works like your usual SIM card but with no need for any manual SIM-swapping when you switch networks. You can load it with multiple plans, but the hiccup is you can only play with one network at a time. But hold up, our gosimless virtual number is here to save the day. You can use your gosimless number together with your personal number on a single device - talk about hassle-free.

gosimless virtual numbers are primarily meant for messaging apps. If someone rings you up on your gosimless number, they'll get a friendly bot saying hello. You can always enable call forwarding through the console at the standard rate of 5p or 5c /minute.

We currently don't offer the ability to make outbound calls using your virtual number outside of communications apps such as WhatsApp Business. We are working on a simple solution that will allow you to make and receive calls inexpensively - so watch this space!

When it comes to SMS messages, we've got you covered. You'll get unlimited texts sent straight to your email, including those all-important verification codes. However, messages from some short codes or alphanumeric IDs may not be supported. Get in touch with our team if you have a specific requirement so we can best support you.

Yes, of course. Once you purchase your first connection, you'll be able to add more through your online account with ease. It's just as easy to cancel a number when you no longer need it.

Piece of cake! Any verification codes sent by SMS will wing their way directly to your email. However, certain applications like WhatsApp Business send verification codes using Short Code or Alphanumeric IDs - which are not reliably supported. For such applications, there are alternative methods to complete authentication such as via a call. Give us a shout if you need a helping hand.

Good question! We've added a handy feature called "Call Whisper" just for this. It's included free of charge for all call forwarding enabled connections. What does Call Whisper do? It's quite simple. When you receive a call, Call Whisper will play a voice message informing you which gosimless number the call is being diverted from. This way, even if you have multiple gosimless numbers, you'll always know which one is ringing.

Absolutely, yes! We at gosimless love reaching customers from all corners of the globe. It doesn't matter where you live; you're welcome to subscribe to our services. If you're based outside the UK or US and would like to make use of our call forwarding services, we kindly ask that you get in touch with us beforehand. You see, special rates may apply depending on your location. We're always transparent about our charges, so drop us a line and we'll clarify any potential extra costs.

Want to say bye to your subscription? No problemo. Just hop into your console, sign in with your email, and you're good to go. Keep in mind though, doing so will terminate your gosimless number and access to WhatsApp Business. Still want to hold onto the number? You can, but it may come with a small release fee.