India Phone Numbers & Voice Calling

Modified on: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 2:15 AM

Phone System · What's New
India Phone Numbers Now Available
Purchase and manage local India phone numbers directly within the platform to establish a local presence and improve customer engagement.
Beta Feature

India Phone Numbers are currently available as a Beta feature starting 24th April, 2026 and will remain in Beta while performance is monitored, feedback is gathered, and availability is expanded.

Interested customers can request access through the Beta signup form: LINK

What You'll Learn

This article covers how to purchase and use local India phone numbers within the platform, including prerequisites, pricing, calling restrictions, WhatsApp integration, regulatory compliance, and step-by-step activation instructions.

India phone numbers are managed at the sub-account level, enabling greater flexibility and scalability for businesses operating in or targeting India.

1

Overview

What's New
Purchase India Phone Numbers

Purchase and manage India phone numbers directly within the platform without relying on external telephony providers.

Benefit
Establish a Local Presence

Improve customer trust and increase answer rates by contacting customers from a familiar local number.

Flexibility
Sub-Account Level Management

Purchase and manage India phone numbers directly within each sub-account for greater flexibility and scalability.

Infrastructure
Enhanced CPaaS Infrastructure

The platform's CPaaS infrastructure has evolved from a Twilio-dependent architecture to a vendor-agnostic, modular framework, enabling support for additional regions and providers.

2

Prerequisites

Before purchasing an India phone number, each sub-account must meet the following requirements:

  • Business operating in or targeting India
  • Valid Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent business registration document)
  • Valid GST Registration Certificate
  • Active LeadConnector (LC) Phone System
Important

Compliance verification is performed at the sub-account level. Each sub-account requesting India phone numbers must independently satisfy all applicable regulatory requirements.

3

Pricing

ServiceCost
Outbound Calling$0.0075 / min
Inbound Calling (Local)$0.0075 / min
Local Number Rental$4 / month
Note

Pricing is subject to change.

4

Calling Restrictions

Outbound
Domestic Calling Only

India phone numbers can only be used to place outbound calls to destinations within India. Outbound calls to international destinations will fail due to regulatory restrictions imposed by Indian telecommunications authorities.

Inbound
Inbound Calls

India phone numbers can generally receive calls from international callers, subject to the originating carrier's ability to route calls to India.

5

Messaging Support

Messaging is currently not supported for India phone numbers. The following services are unavailable:

SMS Messaging — Not currently supported.
MMS Messaging — Not currently supported.
Tip

India phone numbers can currently be used for voice calling and WhatsApp messaging (where supported and configured).

6

WhatsApp Support

India phone numbers can be used for WhatsApp Business Messaging, subject to WhatsApp eligibility requirements and successful onboarding. To use an India phone number for WhatsApp messaging:

Step 1
Purchase an India Phone Number

Acquire a local India phone number through the platform's Phone System settings.

Step 2
Complete Regulatory Verification

Complete the required regulatory verification process for the number.

Step 3
Complete WhatsApp Onboarding

Complete the WhatsApp onboarding and approval process to enable messaging on this number.

Note

WhatsApp approval and verification requirements are determined by Meta and the underlying provider.

7

Number Migration Restrictions

India phone numbers can only be transferred to accounts registered in India. To remain compliant with local regulations:

  • The phone number must be registered in India.
  • The receiving sub-account or agency must also be registered in India.
  • Transfers to agencies or sub-accounts registered outside India are not permitted.
8

Available Number Types

Currently supported:

Local India Phone Numbers — Available now.

Not currently supported:

Mobile India Phone Numbers — Planned for a future release.
9

Regulatory Compliance

All restrictions, requirements, and limitations in this article are mandated by Indian government and telecommunications regulations. These regulations apply to:

  • Phone number provisioning
  • Number ownership
  • Number transfers
  • Call routing
  • Outbound calling permissions
Important

Failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements may prevent:

  • Regulatory Bundle approval
  • Phone number purchases
  • Number transfers
  • Successful call completion
Setup Guide
How to Activate India Phone Numbers
Follow the steps below to create a Regulatory Bundle and purchase your first India phone number.
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How to Activate


Step 1
Create a Regulatory Bundle

Before purchasing an India phone number, a Regulatory Bundle must be submitted and approved. Navigate to: Settings → Phone System → Regulatory Bundle → Create

  1. Select Regulatory Bundle
  2. Choose India as the country
  3. Select Local as the number type
  4. Enter a bundle name
  5. Upload required documents:
    • Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent business registration document)
    • GST Registration Certificate
  6. Click Update Document
  7. Submit the Regulatory Bundle for review
Important

Regulatory Bundles are only supported for accounts using the LeadConnector (LC) Phone System. Customers using non-LC telephony providers cannot create or process Regulatory Bundles and must migrate to the LC Phone System before purchasing India phone numbers.

Step 2
Purchase an India Phone Number

Once the Regulatory Bundle has been approved, navigate to: Settings → Phone System → Phone Numbers

  1. Click Add Number
  2. Select India as the country
  3. Choose an available India phone number
  4. Complete the purchase flow

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use an India phone number to call international destinations?
No. India phone numbers can only be used to place outbound calls to destinations within India. International outbound calling is restricted by Indian telecommunications regulations.
Q: Can I receive calls from international numbers on my India phone number?
Yes. International callers can generally call your India phone number, subject to their carrier's ability to route calls to India.
Q: Can I send SMS or MMS messages using an India phone number?
No. SMS and MMS messaging are currently not supported for India phone numbers.
Q: Can I use my India phone number for WhatsApp messaging?
Yes. India phone numbers can be used for WhatsApp Business Messaging, subject to WhatsApp eligibility, verification, and onboarding requirements.
Q: Can I transfer an India phone number to another account?
Only if the receiving account is registered in India. Transfers to agencies or sub-accounts that are not registered in India are not permitted.
Q: Can I purchase an India phone number if my business is registered outside India?
No. India phone numbers can only be assigned to accounts that satisfy the applicable Indian regulatory requirements. The receiving account must be registered in India.
Q: Can customers using a non-LC telephony provider purchase India phone numbers?
No. India phone numbers and Regulatory Bundles are only supported for accounts using the LeadConnector (LC) Phone System. Customers using non-LC telephony providers must migrate to the LC Phone System first.
Q: How many India phone numbers can I purchase per account?
Currently, only one additional India phone number can be purchased per eligible account due to prepaid provider model limitations. Additional purchasing capacity may be introduced in future releases.
Q: Will these restrictions change in the future?
Platform-specific limitations may evolve over time. However, regulatory restrictions imposed by Indian telecommunications authorities will continue to apply unless updated by the relevant regulatory bodies.

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