NumberShare is a service that lets you use your mobile number on up to 5 connected devices. You can talk, text and get emails and notifications* on whatever device is at hand, even if you're away from your phone.
Your smartphone's mobile number is the "host" and shares your number with your authorized and eligible connected devices.
NumberShare-capable devices don't require a separate app to share a number.
*Not all features available with all host devices. For use with Android™ and iOS smartphones only. Device and line limits apply. Some of Verizon's services on your smartphone may not work on connected devices. See our Terms of Service for more details.
General Information
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Is my device eligible to use NumberShare?
Host device - The host device is your primary mobile phone. If you have an HD Voice-enabled smartphone on the Verizon wireless network, it can be used as a host device, which shares its mobile number with connected devices.
Connected devices - The other devices that share your mobile number are called connected devices. The following are eligible connected devices:- Apple Watch® Series 3
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Humx
- Palm
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 46mm
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 40mm
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 44mm
- Samsung Gear S3
- TicWatch Pro (Amazon® only)
- Light Phone II
More devices are coming soon.
Notes:
- Apple Watch Series 5 requires an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later. Apple Watch Series 4 requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 12. Apple Watch Series 3 requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 11. Apple Watch can’t act in standalone mode and must be paired with an iPhone.
- Palm can't act in standalone mode and must be paired with a compatible smartphone. Palm Phone can only act as your primary phone and can't be set up as a connected device on NumberShare
- Humx can receive incoming calls and place HD Voice calls to your 3 favorite contacts. It won’t receive message or app alerts.
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Which plans support NumberShare?
In order to share a number with NumberShare, all of your devices must be on the same standard account* or business account with a shared data plan, like the new Verizon Plan. NumberShare uses your shared monthly data allowance to sync your devices.
Note: NumberShare can also be used on an account with mix and match unlimited plans, but your connected device will have a separate connected device plan.
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How much does NumberShare cost?
The NumberShare line access charge for each wearable connected device and Palm is $10/month. If a connected device stops sharing with NumberShare and gets its own mobile number, the line access charge is $20/month.*
There's no additional fee for pairing or unpairing Humx on NumberShare because your smartphone (host device) already includes a line access charge. Incoming calls through Humx depend on your host device's plan. However, calls answered on Humx are charged against the Humx line.
Notes:- If you already have a connected device on your account, your line access fee of $5/month won't change.
- Apple Watch and Palm aren't eligible for their own mobile number. They must remain paired with a compatible host device. Apple Watch must be paired with a compatible iPhone®. Palm Phone can't be used as a connected device on NumberShare.
*Charges are billed monthly and will appear on your bill. Each call sent and received is charged as one call. Charges will increase if you switch from a sharing access charge to a standalone access charge, where a connected device can act in standalone mode, or if you transfer only your host line to another provider or person. There may also be charges and fees if you transfer your host and/or connected lines to another provider. Charges are billed based on your account price plan. A plan is required for calling and data for both the host smartphone and any connected devices. For wearable devices and Palm, data charges for messaging will apply if you are not on Wi-Fi or using Bluetooth® for both the connected device and the host smartphone. An international calling plan is required for each line (otherwise charges per minute apply while traveling internationally).
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How do I share a number with a connected device?
When you buy or upgrade to a connected device that can be used as a NumberShare device, you'll be asked what number you'd like to share during the purchase process.
If you already have a connected device you want to set up:- Go to the Manage Connected Devices page in My Verizon.
Note: You must be an Account Owner or Account Manager to set up NumberShare. - Drag a connected device from the tray at the bottom of the screen to the line you want to share.
Note: If you don't see your connected device at the bottom of the screen, you need to add the device to your account first.
You've successfully shared your number with your connected device.
Note: On the Manage Connected Devices page, you can also pair your host device with another existing number or move a connected device to another new or existing number. - Go to the Manage Connected Devices page in My Verizon.
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How many devices can I share?
You can share up to 5 connected devices/lines for each host smartphone line. Existing account lines are limited to 10 phone lines (including smartphones, basic phones, and One TalkSM phones) and 30 total lines (including phone lines and connected device lines).
Notes:- Some smartwatches can be used in standalone mode. It would then act as its own "line," which applies to the 10 line limit. However, if you're using NumberShare, then it will be part of the 30 total line count (as a connected device).
- Apple Watch and Palm aren't eligible for standalone mode and are limited to the 30 total line count (includes mobile and connected device lines). Palm Phone can only be used as a primary phone and can't be set up as a connected device on NumberShare.
- When using NumberShare with Humx, the host smartphone will only pair with 1 Humx device. The Humx device paired with NumberShare won't count towards the limit of 5 NumberShare connected devices for that host device.