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Built for people looking for privacy, a local number, and separation between personal and public life.\n\nNo carrier plan needed. Ring4 can be used like a prepaid phone card.  Text, picture message, and call anywhere in the US, Canada, and UK.\n\nAvoid using your Cell phone minutes like other apps. Call and text over Wi-Fi to eliminate roaming charges when travelling. Connect a local eSIM and use your Ring4 number anywhere you have cellular data service.\n\nAdd private video calling, call recording, voicemail, local area codes, and much more\n\n–\n\nMULTIPLE PHONE LINES: Set up a number for personal, business, and online selling.\n\nCALL RECORDING: Start recording on any line and \n\nRARE AREA CODES: San Francisco (415), New York (212), Los Angeles (310). What’s the best way to look like a local? Get a rare number that others can’t.  Shhhh... \n\nVIDEO CALLS: Start video calls when selling online with a one-time link. 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