Virtual Phone Number
Get a temporary or virtual phone number for privacy, business, or verification purposes.
Google Voice
Free virtual phone number.
Free phone number with voicemail, SMS, and call forwarding. Works in US only, requires Google account. Best free option available.
Why I picked this:
Google Voice is my top choice because it's completely free and full-featured. I get a real phone number with voicemail, SMS, and call forwarding, all integrated with my Google account. I've used it as a secondary number for years, and it's saved me from giving out my personal number to businesses. The fact that it's free makes it unbeatable.
Burner
Temporary phone numbers.
Create temporary phone numbers for privacy. Paid service with good features. Great for one-time verifications or short-term needs.
Receive-SMS
Free SMS receiving service.
Get temporary phone numbers for receiving SMS verification codes. Free but numbers are shared and recycled. Use for quick verifications only.