Digital nomads
Swap SIMs in every country you land in. Texts to your Tether Mobile number still find you over Wi-Fi or data.
A phone number that sends its texts to your apps.
Switch data SIMs as you travel. Your accounts keep texting the same Tether Mobile number, and you read those texts in Email, Telegram, LINE or Discord.
Build your plan
From $10/month · No setup fees
How it works
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Pick a number in the US, Canada, the UK or the Netherlands.
Add numbers in more than one country if you need them.
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Choose where texts go: Email, Telegram, LINE or Discord.
Each text goes to up to 3 of them at once.
Who uses Tether Mobile
Life across countries
Keep a number in each country where your bank, employer or family expects one. Read every text in one place.
Login codes
Sign-in codes show up in the app you already have open. No SIM swapping, and no asking someone back home to read them out.
Teams & businesses
Your team’s texts land in Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, email or your own tools. Bring the numbers you already use, or get new ones.
Tether Mobile for BusinessBuild a plan that fits.
Every plan includes
- Forward to up to 3 of: Email, Telegram, LINE, Discord
- 50 SMS a month included, shared across your numbers. Need more? Raise it anytime, from $5/month.
- 10% off every number when you have 3 or more
- Pay monthly, or pay annually and get one month free
- No setup fees. No contracts.
Build your plan
50 SMS included
150 SMS
250 SMS
500 SMS
1,000 SMS
2,500 SMS
- 1 US mobile number
- $15
- Multi-number savings (10%)
- 50 SMS per month
- Included
- Up to 3 destinations
- Included
Your total
$15/month
All prices in USD.
Your full plan is charged at checkout, including numbers still being ported. We submit your transfer after payment is confirmed.
Get startedFrequently asked questions
Can I receive verification codes?
Yes, that’s what most people use Tether Mobile for. A US mobile number is a real mobile line, so it works with services that refuse virtual numbers. Canada, UK and Netherlands numbers are virtual: most services we’ve tested send codes to them, but occasionally some don’t. Check service compatibility for the services you rely on before you switch.
What kind of number do I get? Is it VoIP?
US numbers are real mobile lines, not VoIP, so services treat them like any other phone. Canada, UK and Netherlands numbers are virtual long numbers (VLNs). Neither needs a SIM card, and Tether Mobile numbers cannot be used for calls.
Which countries can I get a number in?
Numbers in the US (real mobile numbers), Canada, the UK and the Netherlands. Need another country? Request a country and we’ll email you when we add it.
Can I send texts or make calls?
No. Personal plans are inbound only. They don’t include outgoing texts, replies, calls or mobile data.
How do I get a number?
Choose your numbers and SMS allowance, create your account, then check out.
How long does it take to get my number?
Most activations take a minute or two. We email you when your number is ready.
How does the SMS allowance work?
Every plan includes 50 SMS a month, shared across all your numbers. Larger allowances cost extra each month.
- 50 SMS
- Included
- 150 SMS
- $5/month
- 250 SMS
- $8/month
- 500 SMS
- $15/month
- 1,000 SMS
- $30/month
- 2,500 SMS
- $50/month
Can I keep my number long-term?
Yes. Your Tether Mobile number is yours and permanent as long as your subscription is active.
Can I bring my own number?
Yes, for US numbers. Porting is free. Start a port request from your dashboard. You’ll need your account number, transfer PIN and a recent bill from your current carrier.
Do you keep my texts?
Only long enough to deliver them. About an hour after a text reaches your destinations, we delete it, including our copy of the carrier’s notification. If a delivery fails, we keep the text for retries and delete it within 7 days. We never sell your data or use your texts for advertising. Read the privacy policy for the details.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your dashboard whenever you like. Your number is removed when your subscription is cancelled.