# 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.