Surfshark’s Alternative Number: The Ultimate Spam Call Solution
Introduction
Spam calls have become a pervasive nuisance in today’s digital world. Despite the availability of call-blocking tools on modern smartphones, the root cause of these unwanted communications lies in the ease with which we share our phone numbers online. Surfshark’s innovative "Alternative Number" feature addresses this issue by providing a convenient solution that masks your real phone number without compromising essential information.
How Spam Calls Originate
Every time we make an online purchase, register for a social media account, or engage in similar activities, we are often required to provide our phone numbers. While this practice may serve legitimate purposes, it also exposes our numbers to various risks. Once our phone numbers are captured, they can be sold to third-party companies or compromised through data breaches. These unscrupulous entities then bombard us with an onslaught of spam calls and text messages.
Surfshark’s Solution: Alternative Number
Surfshark’s Alternative Number feature is designed to combat this issue by providing users with a unique phone number that forwards calls and text messages to their own devices without revealing their real numbers. This virtual number can be used for a wide range of online activities, including:
- Online shopping transactions
- Signing up for social media accounts
- Receiving text message subscriptions
Exceptional Benefits
Avoid Robocalls and Spam: By using an alternative number, you can effectively bypass spam calls and text messages. Unlike your real number, which is permanently associated with you, the alternative number can be refreshed every 30 days, eliminating the risk of spam accumulation.
Work-Life Separation: Alternative Number offers an effective way to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You can create a dedicated number for work-related communications, keeping them separate from your personal calls and texts.
Safeguarding Privacy on Dating Apps: Dating apps often require you to provide your phone number. However, using an alternative number allows you to avoid sharing your real number if the relationship does not blossom.
Convenience for Small Businesses: Small businesses can leverage Alternative Number for one-off communications with customers, eliminating the need to disclose their primary business number.
International Convenience: When traveling abroad, you can use your alternative number over Wi-Fi or data SIMs to stay connected without incurring additional roaming charges.
Value-Added Privacy Features
Surfshark’s Alternative Number feature is included as a standard component of its VPN plans, providing exceptional value for users. In addition to blocking spam calls, Surfshark’s VPN service protects your online privacy and security. As an added bonus, users gain access to "Alternative ID," a feature that generates disposable email addresses, further safeguarding their privacy from spam and data breaches.
Pricing and Availability
Alternative Number is available with Surfshark’s Starter, One, and One+ plans, starting at just $3.49 per month with a 24-month commitment ($4.99 per month with a 12-month plan). This affordable pricing allows users to enjoy the benefits of spam call protection and enhanced privacy without breaking the bank.
