Calls, SMS and WhatsApp on one number
A South Africa number (+27) gives customers a national number to call and message, instead of an international line most will not dial. Calls and SMS reach your team wherever it is located.
- Product
- South Africa – phone number
- Country code
+27
- VoiceCalls — inbound and outbound
- SMS INInbound SMS — available
- SMS OUTOutbound SMS — with a local number or a sender name*
* Depends on that country's regulations.
Service features and capabilities
- Premium call quality
- Calls — inbound and outbound
- SMS — instant receipt and delivery
- Two-way communication on one number
- Routes into your PBX phone system and 3CX
Mobile is the primary channel in South Africa, so SMS delivery quality is as important as call quality. Both run on the same local number.
API integration
Get SMS received on your South Africa number delivered straight to your server through real-time webhooks. Integration takes minutes, not weeks.
Privacy & security
Keep your personal number private. Use the South Africa number for registrations, verification codes and business conversations only.
WhatsApp incoming calls
Receive incoming audio and video calls on WhatsApp. Customers reach you through the app they already use, routed into your system.
South Africa phone numbers — common questions
What is the country code for South Africa?
The international dialling code for South Africa is +27. A virtual South Africa number is issued inside that numbering plan, so it appears as a local number to anyone calling or texting from within the country.
Can I receive SMS on a South Africa number?
Yes. Incoming SMS arrives instantly and can be read in the platform, delivered into your phone system (for example 3CX), or pushed to your own server through a real-time webhook. Two-way conversations run on the same number.
Do I need an office in South Africa to get the number?
No. The number is virtual — it routes to your PBX phone system, 3CX or SIP setup wherever your team works. You manage it from the browser.
Can I use a South Africa number for calls as well as SMS?
Yes. The number handles inbound and outbound calls plus SMS in both directions, and can also receive WhatsApp audio and video calls routed into your system.
