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\"Family<\/a><\/figure>Before cell phones, families tended to use a single home phone number, a landline.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Family Virtual Number solves an issue. Today, families have multiple phone numbers such as a home phone number and individual cell phone numbers for each family member. While convenient, keeping track of all those phone numbers has become challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an attempt to keep things simple, many families try to get corresponding or sequential phone numbers. For example, Dad\u2019s might be XXX-2201, Mom\u2019s XXX-2202, and each kid\u2019s the next number in the sequence. However, this isn\u2019t always possible, and what happens if the family moves or gets new phones with new phone numbers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual phone numbers allow a family to have a single phone number just like in the old days, while allowing each family member to receive their own calls on their cell phones. The trick is to use our \u201cinteractive voice response\u201d (IVR) feature and extensions. Here\u2019s how to set a virtual phone number up for your entire family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Order a virtual phone number \u2014 Virtual numbers are a special type of call forwarding number where calls can be forwarded to just about any physical phone in the world. They are extremely convenient for businesses and individuals alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Set up your extensions \u2014 Each family member will need their own extensions. When setting them up, you\u2019ll be prompted to enter their destination phone numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you want Mom\u2019s calls to ring to the family\u2019s main land line, enter what would be the destination number for Mom. Meanwhile, you might want to enter your son\u2019s cell phone number and your daughter\u2019s dorm room number as their ring to<\/em> call destination numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Create a welcome message \u2014 This is the message callers will hear when the call picks up. At this point, you can prompt callers to \u201cPress 1 to speak with\u2026\u201d and list the individual family members and their extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a virtual phone number for your family provides you with flexibility as phone numbers change. As long as your extended family and friends have your main virtual phone number, they can reach you, your partner, and your kids even if you\u2019ve moved across the country (or to another country for that matter). Global virtual phone numbers offer the ultimate in phone number portability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Global Virtual Numbers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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