diff --git a/fern/phone-numbers/free-telephony.mdx b/fern/phone-numbers/free-telephony.mdx index bffad8d24..a1e604324 100644 --- a/fern/phone-numbers/free-telephony.mdx +++ b/fern/phone-numbers/free-telephony.mdx @@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ This guide details how to create free phone numbers on the Vapi platform, which - **Free Vapi numbers are for US national use.** They cannot make international calls. For international use, [import a number from another provider](/phone-numbers/import-twilio). - **Outbound calling not supported.** Free Vapi numbers are inbound only. Import a number from a supported telephony provider to make outbound calls. See [Outbound calling](/calls/outbound-calling). - **Outbound Campaigns require an imported number.** Free Vapi numbers cannot be used to launch [Outbound Campaigns](/outbound-campaigns/quickstart). +- **Porting out is not supported.** A free Vapi number is provisioned on Vapi's own carrier accounts, not a carrier account you hold, so there is no account number or port-out PIN to request and the number cannot be ported to another carrier. - **You are responsible for lawful use.** Obtain the required consent before making outbound calls and follow applicable calling, telemarketing, and do-not-call rules. See the [TCPA consent guide](/tcpa-consent) and [Vapi Terms of Service](https://vapi.ai/terms-of-service). ### Frequently Asked Questions @@ -69,4 +70,7 @@ This guide details how to create free phone numbers on the Vapi platform, which No. The Vapi-managed phone number is free, but calls and other platform usage still consume credits and are billed according to Vapi pricing. + + No. Free Vapi numbers are provisioned on Vapi's own carrier accounts, so there is no account number or port-out PIN Vapi can provide. To manage a number under your own carrier account, buy or port it into that provider directly, then [import it into Vapi](/phone-numbers/import-twilio). +