Virtual SIM is issued through special service sites, they provide services for free or for money. But most of these services provide a temporary period or registration with restrictions. There are also landline operators who will issue such a SIM card, but all profile information will be downloaded "over the air". The virtual SIM itself has replaced the old mobile network standards, when everyone was tied to operators, tariffs, this is especially noticeable for people who use SIM cards in different places with different communication coverage.
Sim card concept
This is a special module that identifies a subscriber in the cellular network.
They support different digital mobile cellular standards and frequencies.
Can perform different functions:
- Be a memory for phone numbers.
- Keep lists of missed and received calls, outgoing calls.
- Receive messages.
But now these functions are not used, since modern phones already come with a large amount of memory, and on themselvessim cards are just a small part of the information.
Issuing SIM cards
Usually, SIM cards are issued by transferring passport data to mobile operators so that they, in turn, allow you to use their services.
You may also need this data for a virtual SIM card, but you can use services to hide your identity.
Before applying, you must carefully consider all the options provided by the service and / or mobile operator.
Use of virtual SIM card and virtual numbers
- When traveling to another country. For example, you use a regular SIM card that you bought on the spot, which will be charged for roaming for calls and messages. But thanks to a virtual SIM card, you can easily change operator profiles and save on roaming charges.
- Fraud schemes. When registering a number on various forums or special services, you can hide your identity. It's illegal! (We are talking about virtual numbers).
- For pranks. When you need to play a prank on a person who knows your number, and you don't want him to recognize you, you can use a virtual SIM card and change numbers until you're blue in the face.
- No access to carrier's office. You have decided to apply for a SIM card, but the nearest office is located far away from your location. In such cases, a virtual SIM card or a virtual number will suit you.
- Creation of additional accounts in services of gambling, sports betting,social networks, on dating sites, all other suspicious sites. Easy registration through the service, and a SIM card in your device. From this it follows that a virtual SIM card for registration on various sites where it is needed is suitable.
- Use for business purposes, but better use paid services.
Benefits
- No expensive roaming. A virtual SIM card for receiving SMS in roaming is ideal.
- Just one card instead of several.
- Quick change of operator.
- You choose the best rate yourself.
- Using a virtual SIM card everywhere. Seriously, it can be used anywhere.
- Spam protection.
- Possibility of bulk messaging.
- Quick forwarding calls to the specified number.
Differences between a virtual number and a SIM card
Sometimes not all operators have advantageous offers when applying for a virtual SIM card. Then a virtual number comes to the rescue.
Virtual number works like a virtual SIM card or landline number, you can receive calls and messages via the Internet. No equipment needed. Diversion possible.
Also spam protection, but this is especially useful when shopping in some online stores or when applying for a loan from various sellers (don't ignore the bank). In the same sense, it saves from writing off money from the phone balance after downloading for "free".
Again, you save on calls to different countries and cities. You can make calls at competitive rates, no need to run a telephone cable.
How to make virtual sims, designing a virtual number
As an example. Do you have an MTS SIM card and need a virtual SIM card?
How to bind to MTS:
- Go to the official website in your personal account.
- There we activate the "Virtual number" service.
More options. Connecting a virtual number (without category):
- Dial 76001 (call). For the "gold" category at the end 02, for the "platinum" 03 instead of 01.
- Send a message with the text "01" to number 7600. For "gold" 02, for platinum 03.
- There are features of calling using a virtual number. When dialing a number, you need to enter additional characters, which can be viewed in more detail on the official website.
It is likely that your operator provides this service, just look in your account and on the website of the telecom operator. You can call the operator, and he will explain all the possibilities and nuances.
So, you have decided to get a virtual SIM card. To do this, you will need to perform several actions:
- Find an operator or a site-service for issuing a card or a number.
- Complete a simple registration procedure. Usually you need to enter your email and / or passport data, fill in all the other items.
- Choose a suitable tariff.
- Start using the card for calls, messages, and business.
Services where you can connect:
- Twilio;
- Textnow;
- Countrycode.org;
- zadarma.com;
- sms-reg.com;
- Pinger;
- smscan.com;
- Onlinesim.ru;
- Sonetel.com.
Most services provide services for free, both on the basis of a trial period and based on viewing ads by the user. There may be problems when the provided number refers to a foreign one, if you need a Russian one. Toll-free numbers have a trial call forwarding period, you can also purchase additional services for business. From time to time, sites hold promotions during which a real or virtual number is provided for free. You can get a similar promotion if you keep an eye on them.
Just a note. Soon it will be possible to use mobile communications using blockchain technologies. There are already many startups in this direction. For example, Google Project Fi operates as a virtual operator based on two national core networks. However, while there are Internet speed limits for 120 countries.
