I have multiple phone numbers all serving a purpose. As you go to each page in this section, you would see all of the relevant entries, and when there is a phone number, it will be linked in a way where you would be able to call that number if you are visiting this site via your phone’s browser. With that said, I will provide the basics on this page. If you want to know more, you can visit the page.
Alaska
The Alaskan number is a VOIP number that is tied to an app on my iPhone. This phone can support voice, and SMS messages. It does not support RCS, nor iMessage since this is a VOIP line, and not a legitimate cellular number. If you decide to send an SMS message to this number, just keep in mind that SMS messages are 160 characters. If you send a 161 character message, then you are technically sending 2 SMS messages, and if you are limited to the number of messages you have, you would need to keep this in mind.
Cellular
I have more than 1 cellular phone line. One is for my iPhone 14 Pro, and the other is for my Motorola Razr. I will have at least one telephone number disclosed on the cellular page, and any extra numbers are a just in case the primary number is not working properly.
Fax
The fax line is for incoming faxes only. The service I use does not offer outgoing faxes which is a shame, but it would be nice if they did. If you do decide to send me a fax, please provide another method for contacting you. I will prefer email as it can theoretically replace the fax machine. If I was to use my printer as a fax, I would need to acquire an ATA, and a long RJ45 cable to connect the ATA to the router.
Forwarder
The forwarder is as the name suggests. If you call this number, you would be forwarded. The only difference between this forwarding number, and many others is this forwarding service will forward to multiple phones. I have it set to where it would ring my Home phone, iPhone, and Razr. When all phones ring, I simply select the best phone to answer. The other phones will show the incoming call as a missed call which is fine as I know I already answered the phone.
Home
I have 2 home telephone numbers. The first one is my standard Pittsburgh telephone number. The second is a UK number. The UK number might be of benefit to someone that would wish to call me. Because, it is my home phone, there is no SMS support. Instead, you can call me, and ring my home phone. This phone is a Grandstream WP825.
SIP Broker
SIP Broker offers a SIP Broker number that would forward to my SIP service using their SIP Broker system. This allows me to have a SIP Broker number to hide my SIP provider. I am not ashamed of my SIP provider, but I don’t disclose carriers to make it harder for bad actors to steal my numbers. SIP Broker will be able to provide for that security blanket. You would need to contact your carrier about SIP Broker calling, and if they support it. If they do, follow in the instructions they give you to make a SIP Broker call.
Voicemail
As the name suggests, it is a voicemail only number. This number will not ring any phone, but you would be directed to my home’s voicemail line. From there, you would need to provide your name, telephone number, and an alternate contact information if you live outside of the US.