Virtual phone number in Malaysia

Have your own phone number in Malaysia for a few dollars per month. Incoming calls can be forwarded anywhere worldwide at the cost of a local call.

In this article we will explain how it works and how you can get a virtual phone number in Malaysia now.

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A virtual number is a real phone number

A virtual phone number is actually a normal, real phone number. The only difference is that a virtual number isn't connected to any physical phone line or to any SIM-card. You can make and answer calls with free apps for Android and iOS or your laptop. People calling your virtual phone number in Malaysia will have the same experience as if calling a regular local number.

Available number types

Geographic (city) and toll-free numbers are available in Malaysia.

• Geographic numbers — tied to a specific city in Malaysia (e.g. Kuala Lumpur).
• Toll-free numbers — free for the caller to call from within Malaysia. The number owner pays a per-minute fee for incoming calls.

Who can buy a phone number in Malaysia?

Anyone in the world can buy a virtual phone number in Malaysia. We are required by our providers to know who our subscribers are. Due to this, you may be required to submit identification and address documentation. See the Restrictions & Compliance section below for details.

What does it cost?

The cost for having a virtual phone number in Malaysia is based on the following components.

• Monthly cost Varies by number type.
• Calls and call forwarding Costs as a local call.
• Optional add-on services Voice response, call recording requires that you have a paid plan (starts at $9.95 per user and month).

GET A PHONE NUMBER IN MALAYSIA

Are there any limitations?

Yes, there are different limitations, dependent on what type of subscription you have.

• Phone number limitations
• Plan limitations

Restrictions & Compliance

For general limitations and address requirements, see Phone number limitations.

Legal Restriction(s):

• If you want to buy a City number in Malaysia you must provide your name, company name (if registered under company name), contact number and communication address anywhere in Malaysia.
• For Toll-free numbers, your name, company name (if registered under company name), contact number and communication address anywhere in the world is required.
• To activate numbers from Malaysia, an ID proof and address proof needs to be provided. If the number is registered under company name then the company registration must also be provided.
• A detailed description of how the number will be used should be provided at the time of purchase.
• For numbers purchased from our previous phone number partner, a company certificate is mandatory for activation. The end-user must be located outside Malaysia.

Service Restriction(s):

• Intermittent international reachability issues may prevail.
• FAX-to-email is not supported.
• SMS-to-email is not supported.
• Number portability is not available.
• Intermittent DTMF issues may occur with international calls.
• T.38 (fax protocol) is not supported.

Local NRA:

• Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission +60386888000 http://www.skmm.gov.my

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