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Use these quick steps to install two phone numbers on one phone
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There are many reasons that you might want to have more than one phone number. Using a different number to your personal number for work, dating, using classifieds, or making international calls can be a smart move. However, constantly switching from one device to another isn’t always ideal. This article will show you how to use multiple phone numbers on a single device.

How to Have Two Phone Numbers on One Phone

  1. Search “second number” in your phone’s App Store and choose an option.
  2. Download and open the app on your phone.
  3. Follow the steps to register your account.
  4. When prompted, choose your second phone number.
  5. Alternatively, purchase a phone that supports a dual SIM.
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Using an app

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    Download a mobile app on your smartphone. Although most communication apps rely on Internet calls, some allow the use of “virtual” phone lines through your SIM card’s network. Open the App Store (on iOS) or the Play Store (on Android) and type second number in the search field at the top. Tap Get or Install to download the app you want.
  2. 2
    Create an account and choose your number. Once the download is complete, open the app and follow the steps to register. Some services offer a free trial for a few days and many have different nationalities of numbers to communicate with other countries at affordable rates.
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Using a dual SIM phone

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    Find a compatible device. Many smartphones have either two SIM slots or an eSIM (virtual SIM) in addition to the physical card. If you’re not sure about which one to get, you can search for “dual SIM phones” on the Internet to find reviews and rankings.
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    Set up your device.
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