Get a Private Phone Number and Receive SMS in Telegram
A private phone number is a line of your own for SMS and calls, separate from the number you use every day. SMS Activate App is the service we recommend: you rent a private number and manage it in Telegram, where incoming SMS can be forwarded to a chat.
Open SMS Activate Appsms-activate.appfrom $8 per 28 days
Countries available now
- Australia
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Israel
- Puerto Rico
- Sweden
- United States
Private, not shared
Each number is rented to you alone and is not shared with other users during the rental. You are the only one who receives SMS and calls on it.
SMS and calls on one number
A rented number receives incoming SMS and incoming calls. You handle both on a single number instead of keeping separate lines.
Everything in Telegram
You manage the number on the website or in the Telegram bot. Incoming SMS can be forwarded to a Telegram chat or to a webhook.
Clear terms and pricing
Prices start from $8 per 28 days, and numbers are currently available in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Puerto Rico, Sweden, and United States. You top up the balance by bank card or cryptocurrency.
A private number in Telegram vs your own SIM
| Criterion | SMS Activate App number | Your own SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Where you manage it | Website or Telegram bot | Your phone |
| Number type | Private, rented to you alone | The number tied to your SIM |
| Rental term | 28 days per rental | As long as the SIM is active |
| Renewal | Automatic every 28 days, can be switched off | No rental to renew |
| SMS forwarding | To a Telegram chat or a webhook | Read on the phone |
SMS Activate App
Open SMS Activate App
Use the website or the Telegram bot, and top up your balance with a bank card or cryptocurrency.
Rent a private number
Pick a country from Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Puerto Rico, Sweden, and United States and rent a number. The rental lasts 28 days and renews automatically while your balance covers it.
Receive SMS and calls in Telegram
Manage the number from the bot or the website, and forward incoming SMS to a Telegram chat or a webhook.
Guides
How to Receive SMS Messages and Calls Inside Telegram with a Phone Number Bot
Learn how to get a private phone number and receive SMS and calls directly inside Telegram using a phone number bot, with tips and setup steps.
Read the guide →Step by step: renting a private number in a Telegram bot, topping up the balance and reading incoming messages
A step-by-step guide to renting a private phone number in a Telegram bot, topping up the balance and reading incoming SMS and calls.
Read the guide →Telegram bot or website: managing a virtual number
A practical comparison of managing a virtual number in a Telegram bot versus on a website: workflow, cost, payments, security and choice.
Read the guide →Forwarding Incoming SMS to a Telegram Chat or a Webhook
Forward incoming SMS from a private number to a Telegram chat or a webhook so your team sees every code without sharing one device.
Read the guide →
Step-by-step tutorials
Tutorials
Renting a Private Number in the SMS Activate App Telegram Bot
Step by step: rent a private phone number in the SMS Activate App Telegram bot and read incoming SMS and calls right inside your own chat.
Open the tutorial →Tutorials
How to Top Up Your SMS Activate App Balance
A practical guide to adding funds to your SMS Activate App balance with a bank card or cryptocurrency, and what to check before you pay.
Open the tutorial →Tutorials
Forward every incoming SMS to a Telegram chat or group
Set up a private number from SMS Activate App and forward every incoming SMS to a Telegram chat or group so your whole team can see codes.
Open the tutorial →
Frequently asked questions
What is a private phone number?
A private phone number is a number rented to you alone, not shared with other users. With SMS Activate App, the rental runs for 28 days and the number receives SMS and calls.
Can I receive SMS and calls in Telegram?
Yes. SMS Activate App is available as a Telegram bot, and incoming SMS can be forwarded to a Telegram chat or to a webhook. You can also manage the number on the website.
How much does a number cost and where can I get one?
Prices start from $8 per 28 days, and numbers are currently available in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Puerto Rico, Sweden, and United States. You top up your balance by bank card or cryptocurrency.
Does the rental renew automatically?
Yes, the rental renews every 28 days while your balance covers the cost. You can switch automatic renewal off when you no longer need the number.
Will every platform accept this number?
We cannot promise that any platform will accept a number. The rental fee is non-refundable, so check that the number fits your platform before you rent it.
If a private number managed in a Telegram chat is what you need, SMS Activate App is the service we recommend.
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