# Number types Our Numbers API allows for programmatic phone number buying, which in turn can be used for both Voice and SMS. You can [purchase a number here](https://dashboard.messagebird.com/en/numbers/buy/search)! MessageBird offers a selection of number types. The type of number that's right for you will depend on your specific use case. Take a look at the number types that we offer: #### Mobile A cellular or mobile phone number. These numbers support both SMS and Voice. *Check availability and country-specific conditions.* #### Local A traditional fixed-line phone number. Local numbers can be used for inbound calling, for example to a Contact Centre OR they can be presented on an outbound call as the Caller I.D. *Check availability and country-specific conditions*. #### Toll-Free Toll-free or “freephone” numbers where no charges are applied to the caller. #### Business Voice Fixed-line telephone numbers suited for replacing hard / fixed-line phone systems, meeting regulatory and emergency services requirements. #### Short Codes Short numbers for sending SMS only. #### 10DLC 10 digit long codes for sending Bulk SMS in the US. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bird.com/connectivity-platform/getting-started/number-types.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.