To get the most out of a virtual number, having the best possible application is essential. This is especially true when using these virtual phone numbers for professional purposes, such as sending and receiving SMS to maintain effective conversations with your customers.

Today, we’ll briefly walk you through how to use virtual numbers after renting them from Octopush. This will make it much easier for you to maximize the benefits of your mobile telephony system.

But first, what exactly is an Octopush virtual number?

By definition, a virtual number is a phone number not tied to a specific line. It is also not attached or connected to any physical device. Its use does not require a landline or a SIM card, making it much more convenient.

The features of a virtual number are numerous and vary depending on the service provider.

At Octopush, for example, our virtual numbers are used exclusively for sending and receiving SMS, specifically to ensure effective communication with your contacts (customers, partners, suppliers, etc.).

What are the advantages of using Octopush’s mobile telephony service?

First of all, note that at Octopush, you can rent multiple virtual phone numbers with a single registration. In other words, with one account, you can easily have as many virtual numbers as you like. This is a significant asset for many companies looking to streamline their internal and external communication.

Also, keep in mind that our mobile telephony solution provides access to over 33 destination countries at local rates. To ensure international coverage, our solution remains the best and, above all, the most affordable for businesses. A single account is all you need to rent international virtual numbers to send and receive SMS from anywhere to any destination.

Are you in France and looking to contact customers in Canada at local rates? Octopush is here to help.

Of course, these are just a few of the benefits of our mobile telephony service. At Octopush, using virtual numbers is very easy.

How do you activate your virtual number with Octopush?

Before you can use it via any virtual number application, you must first activate your virtual number.

At Octopush, the first step is to choose your virtual number from a selection of available options. You will need to start by selecting the location you need for your number. Then, we will provide you with a list so you can select the unique virtual number of your choice.

Using your virtual phone number requires an internet-connected device. Most of your interactions will be carried out via a computer, smartphone, or tablet, provided your device has an internet connection. This allows you to properly manage your communications from any device.

How do you use the virtual numbers rented from Octopush?

When you rent one or more virtual phone numbers from Octopush, you automatically get access to a customer portal. This tool, developed by us, is designed to help you streamline your SMS communication.

Since everything is centralized on a single platform, you can provide fast, responsive conversational service to your customers. This tool will help you build closer relationships and foster loyalty, while also potentially attracting new prospects.

Manage your virtual numbers from your company's application using our SMS API

In addition to our customer portal, we also allow our users to opt for an SMS API. This software can be easily integrated into their respective company applications, given its compatibility with multiple programming languages.

How can you get an SMS API to improve your conversational system?

Obtaining an SMS API is done through a virtual number provider such as Octopush. Thanks to this software, which can be integrated into our users' applications, we can reach over 196 countries.

For a business, installing the Octopush SMS API on their application and sales platform can be extremely useful. Indeed, thanks to our SMS API, we directly integrate a multichannel approach into your application, platform, or online store. Especially since, within a corporate communication process, using SMS benefits from high reach and response rates.

At Octopush, automating the sending of virtual messages via SMS API is possible, whether on applications, software, or information systems. Likewise, receiving incoming SMS from your customers around the world can also be done via this software. Not to mention that to help you keep an eye on the delivery rates of the SMS sent by your virtual numbers, we also provide you with delivery reports.

Thanks to this ingenious system, we ensure two-way communication capable of building lasting relationships with your customers.