ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Virtual number

Hey there kiddo! Have you ever heard of a phone number? It's a set of numbers that you can call to talk to someone over the phone. Well, a virtual number is basically the same thing, except it's not attached to a physical phone or location.

Think of it like a pretend phone number that can be used on any device that can make calls (like a computer or tablet). And even though it's not a real, physical phone number, people can still call it just like any other phone number.

Virtual numbers are really handy for businesses or people who want to keep their personal phone number private. They can also be used to make it easier to manage calls and messages, because they can be forwarded to different devices or even multiple people at once.

So next time you hear someone talking about a virtual number, just remember that it's like a pretend phone number that can be used on lots of different devices. Cool, huh?