Numbers

Routee provides an API to obtain and manage numbers.

By obtaining a number, you are able to have a presence in multiple countries. You can create rich interactions by enabling your application to send and receive text messages and phone calls, using the same multi-functional number.

With Numbers API, you get instant access to local phone numbers from across the world. You are able to:

• Simply retrieve all the Routee available numbers, according to the country you desire.
• Search among the available numbers for one that meets your needs.
• Rent the number you wish with a small activation fee, by making a simple API call.
• Send and receive text messages and calls. Track your inbound messages.
• View and manage your numbers.
• Cancel your number, when you no longer need it.
• Don' t care about the expiration of your number since Routee automatically renews your number every month.

Supported services for numbers are: SMS, Voice or Both (SMS & Voice)

Once you acquire a number, you can instantly use it in Routee services. Just enter the number as sender, and Routee will identify it and route your messages properly.

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Sending Rate

Each Virtual Number (VLN or TOLL FREE) will have a rate of 1 SMS/sec.

Routee can accommodate your needs in case the default rate does not cover them, you can contact your account manager and ask for a bigger rate.

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View Number Resource Rate Limiting.

Searching for numbers is rate limited with a rate of 1 request per second. This applies to the View all available numbers resource at https://docs.routee.net/v1.0/reference#view-all-the-available-numbers
and to View, all available numbers with filters resource at https://docs.routee.net/v1.0/reference#view-all-the-available-numbers-with-filters

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How to use a VLN with the single SMS API.

When you want to send a single SMS or an SMS campaign using your number, you will have to provide it as "from" parameter without the '+' before the number's country code!
Example for UK number: "from": "447123123456"

To get more information for Numbers API check out our Resource Reference