Numbers API Local presence globally. Establish local presence worldwide with programmable numbers that support all communication channels.
Before Bird
Number management challenges.
Limited geographic reach
Businesses find it hard to establish local presence globally.
Complex setup
Acquiring numbers needs complex carrier ties and long activation.
Fragmented service
Separate numbers for SMS and voice add complexity and costs.
With Bird
The unified number solution you need.
Global coverage
Set up local numbers across 140+ countries with 700+ prefixes through a single API.
Instant activation
Purchase and activate numbers instantly through our REST API when you need them.
Multichannel support
Enable Voice, SMS, and WhatsApp on the same number through our unified platform.
Local presence in 140+ countries.
Global coverage
Comprehensive selection
Choose from local, national, toll-free, and mobile numbers with complete capabilities.
Extensive prefixes
Access 700+ area codes and prefixes to establish authentic local presence worldwide.
Carrier connections
Direct partnerships with 240+ carriers ensure reliable service across all regions.
Automate number operations easily.
Programmable management
Optimize with usage insights.
Advanced analytics
Power critical communications across your business.
Use cases
Build local presence
Create local presence in global markets with authentic regional phone numbers.
Provide local support
Provide local customer service numbers for improved accessibility and trust.
Verify users
Deploy SMS and voice verification using local numbers for better delivery rates.
Route calls intelligently
Set up intelligent call and message routing based on geographic requirements.
Scale operations
Set up numbers on-demand to support business growth and seasonal demands.
Port numbers seamlessly
Transfer existing numbers seamlessly with expert porting assistance and guidance.
Navigate regulations with confidence.
Compliance
Trusted by companies that demand results.
Frequently asked questions
Most numbers are activated instantly — within seconds of the provisioning API call. Some number types in certain countries require regulatory approval (e.g., toll-free verification in the US), which can take 1-5 business days. The API response indicates expected activation time for each number.
Yes. Bird supports number porting from all major providers including Twilio, Vonage, Sinch, and Bandwidth. The API-driven porting workflow handles LOA submission, carrier coordination, and status tracking. US number ports typically complete in 1-2 weeks.
Local (geographic), toll-free, mobile, and short code numbers. Availability varies by country — the search API returns real-time inventory with capabilities, pricing, and regulatory requirements per number type and country.
Some countries require address verification, identity documents, or local business registration to provision numbers. The API guides you through required fields per country, validates your submission, and tracks approval status. Bird handles all carrier and regulatory communication.
No minimums. Numbers are billed monthly with prorated charges for partial months. You can provision and release numbers via API at any time. Volume discounts are available for accounts provisioning 100+ numbers.