US Business Phone Number
Market Express coordinates US business phone numbers for foreign vendors. Get a professional US phone number with call forwarding, voicemail, SMS, and mobile app - no physical phone needed.
Why Foreign Vendors Need a US Phone Number
- Build trust with US customers (local or toll-free number)
- Required for business credit applications and bank accounts
- Needed for Google Business Profile and online listings
- Required by payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
- Professional business presence (not personal mobile)
- Avoid international calling costs for US customers
- Separate business calls from personal phone
- Required for marketplace seller accounts (Amazon, eBay)
What's Included in US Business Phone Service
Phone Features
- • US local or toll-free phone number
- • Call forwarding to any international number
- • Unlimited incoming calls
- • Call screening and blocking
- • Business hours routing
- • Multiple extensions (if needed)
Voicemail & Greetings
- • Professional voicemail box
- • Custom greeting recording
- • Voicemail-to-email transcription
- • Auto-attendant ("Press 1 for...")
- • Business hours vs after-hours greetings
- • Voicemail notification via email or SMS
SMS & Texting
- • Send and receive SMS text messages
- • MMS (picture messaging)
- • Text-to-email forwarding
- • Auto-reply for texts
- • SMS from mobile app or web dashboard
Mobile & Web Access
- • Mobile app for iOS and Android
- • Make calls from app (shows US number)
- • Web dashboard for call history
- • Desktop softphone (optional)
- • Call recording (if enabled)
Phone Number Options
Local Phone Number
Choose a local area code (e.g., 702 for Las Vegas, 212 for NYC). Best for appearing local to specific markets.
- Builds local trust
- Lower cost than toll-free
- Choose your area code
Toll-Free Number
800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, or 833 prefix. Professional image for national businesses.
- National business image
- Free for customers to call
- Professional appearance
Recommended Service Partners
Market Express coordinates with leading virtual phone service providers:
Grasshopper
Popular choice for small businesses. Easy setup, professional features.
- Mobile app
- Voicemail transcription
- From $14/month
RingCentral
Enterprise-grade features. Best for teams and growing businesses.
- Video meetings
- Team messaging
- From $20/month
Google Voice
Free option with basic features. Good for startups on a budget.
- Free US number
- Basic voicemail
- Free (requires Gmail)
How Virtual Phone Service Works
Choose Your Number
Select a local area code (e.g., 702 Las Vegas) or toll-free number (e.g., 1-800-XXX-XXXX)
Set Up Call Forwarding
Forward calls to your mobile phone in your home country (international forwarding supported)
Install Mobile App
Download the provider's app to make outbound calls that display your US business number
Professional Business Communication
Use your US number for business credit apps, bank accounts, customer calls, and marketing materials
Important Information
- Service Partner Coordination: Market Express coordinates with phone service providers but does not provide phone service directly
- Monthly Fee: Virtual phone services typically cost $10-30/month depending on features and provider
- International Forwarding: Some providers charge extra for international call forwarding (check pricing)
- No Physical Phone Needed: Entirely virtual - use your existing mobile phone or computer
- Portability: You can transfer (port) your US number between providers if you switch services
- Required for Credit Building: US business phone number is required for business credit applications and DUNS number
How to Use Your US Business Phone Number
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Market Express coordinates US business phone setup with leading virtual phone providers. Get a professional US presence without traveling to the US.