How to Get 2 Phone Numbers on 1 Phone - OpenPhone Blog (2024)

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6 minute read | August 5, 2024 | Posted byEmily Liu

Wondering if you can have two phone numbers on one phone? Luckily, it’s possible — and the process is simpler than you might think. You don’t need to get another cell phone or dual SIM capabilities, which leads to another extra thing in your pocket or bag.

We’ll guide you through the three simple steps to get a second line on your current mobile device, whether you’re looking for a second phone number for iPhone or Android. Then, we’ll dive deeper into how your second line will work.

Can I get more than 2 phone numbers on one phone?

Yes, with most VoIP systems, you can set up more than two phone numbers on one phone. OpenPhone allows you to add a second phone number to your existing device without the need for a second SIM card or a dual-SIM phone. This feature is particularly useful for separating your personal and business communications. Let’s look at a few more reasons you may need multiple phone numbers (beyond just two):

• To grow a local presence in different markets. For example, you can get a phone number that has one of New York City’s local area codes to call customers in New York City
• You travel abroad and want lower international calling and texting rates instead of paying the high costs of traditional phone services
• To have a backup phone number in case you encounter problems with one line, like having no network coverage in an area or poor call quality
• To separate sales and customer support lines so customers can connect directly with a rep who has the expertise to solve their issues

With OpenPhone, you can easily switch between your numbers, set business hours, and even customize voicemail for each number. Compare this easy, flexible option to purchasing a physical dual SIM phone, which is a type of device that can also support two numbers. Unlike VoIP phones, phones with dual SIM cards limit you to two numbers only, which can affect your phone’s battery life and storage space, and you typically need to buy separate plans for each from your carrier.

To use your second number with OpenPhone, all you need to do is launch OpenPhone’s mobile app.

How do I know which number callers are trying to reach?

Business phone apps like OpenPhone make it easy to differentiate business calls from personal calls. The call screen for your VoIP number will look different from the one for your built-in phone app.

Plus, you’ll see a name displayed for business contacts saved on your VoIP address book. That way, you don’t risk answering your professional phone calls with a “Yo, what’s up?” or another unprofessional greeting.

If you have multiple phone numbers in your OpenPhone account, you can add a name and emoji to each inbox to keep on top of which number your callers are attempting to reach. 🔥

Want to avoid business calls when you’re not working? You can set up business hours and be confident that any after-hours calls you get are personal calls.

And if you’re on vacation, you can share access to your phone number and specific business contacts so your team members can handle your business calls. Your personal phone calls won’t be impacted.

Scenarios when you may need 2 phone numbers on one phone

If you’re still on the fence about getting a second phone number, here are four scenarios when you may need to make the change:

1. You can’t differentiate personal calls from business calls, which means you might greet customers in an unprofessional way.
2. Your customers call your personal phone number outside of business hours, making it difficult to establish a work-life balance.
3. Your team can’t work together to solve customer issues because they can’t access the personal phone number your business contacts call.
4. You can’t see the entire conversation history between your company and customers, making it difficult to review your daily interactions with your customers.

How much does it cost to have 2 phone numbers on one phone?

A VoIP service can make a second phone number far more affordable than alternative options. Whereas buying a new cell phone or paying off your device to unlock it for dual SIM can cost several hundred dollars, VoIP services charge a small monthly fee.

OpenPhone, for example, starts at $15 per user per month, with one free phone number included with every user.

As your small business grows and needs more advanced phone features, you can upgrade without spending hundreds on new phones for each of your team members.

How to set up a separate voicemail greeting

A professional voicemail greeting can help you avoid disgruntled clients when you miss calls. You can use your voicemail greeting to inform callers of your business hours, explain what information they should include in their voicemail messages, or provide a response time estimate.

Luckily, you won’t be stuck with the same voicemail greeting for your business and professional phone numbers. Here’s how easy it is to set up a voicemail greeting on OpenPhone’s web or desktop apps:

1. Click Settings from the left-hand menu.
2. Under Workspace settings, select Phone Numbers.
3. Select the phone number you want to create a voicemail message for.
4. Scroll to the Voicemail section and tap Change.
5. Record your message, upload an audio file, or tap Text to speech to turn your voicemail script into a professional voiceover.

You can also use OpenPhone’s free voicemail greeting generator to create a recording.

Have 2 phone numbers on one phone with OpenPhone

Calling or messaging your clients or team members from a personal phone number makes it difficult to maintain a work-life balance. But getting and carrying two phones can be costly, not to mention impractical.

With a VoIP service, you can get convenient access to a second line without a separate data plan or device. All you need is a mobile app and an internet connection to start using two phone numbers (or more) on one phone.

With OpenPhone, getting your second line only takes three steps, and setting up a custom caller ID only takes a minute. Get started with a free trial of OpenPhone today.