With Second Number, you keep your one phone, but can add a new number. That means keeping work, friends, family and dating contacts totally separate. (Sometimes it’s necessary – we get it.)
Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome & Welcome Unlimited customers are eligible to purchase the Second Number perk.
Billing begins from time of purchase. You must activate the Second Number line in order to use Second Number.
Includes Unlimited Talk and Text in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Data supplied by primary line only.
Second Number is subject to the Verizon Mobile Customer Agreement and Second Number Terms & Conditions.
Termination of the Second Number line will cause the Second Number perk to be canceled.
What is Second Number?
Second Number lets you add a second Verizon mobile number to your compatible smartphone. Second Number includes unlimited talk and text in the US, Mexico and Canada. Data for apps and internet is provided by your Primary line.
See Second Number Terms & Conditions.
Second Number requires activation of a second number on a Dual SIM capable device compatible with the Verizon network, where one electronic SIM (eSIM) is not in use. Some devices may not be compatible with all features supported by the Verizon network.
What is the cost to add Second Number to my mobile account?
You can add Second Number as a plan for $15/mo. No fees to activate; no cost to cancel. Taxes, surcharges and fees apply.
If you are a current myPlan customer on Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Welcome mobile plan, you can add Second Number as a perk for just $10/mo—a savings of $5/mo.
With Second Number, will both my numbers work the same way?
Here’s how your numbers work when you have Second Number:
Talk and text using either number, at any time.
Data (internet, apps, streaming, etc.) is provided by your Primary line.
How can I tell if Second Number will work on my mobile phone?
If you’re shopping for a smartphone and want to use Second Number, the phone’s primary SIM can be a physical SIM or an electronic SIM (eSIM). The smartphone must also have:
At least one available eSIM.
Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) capability enabled.
For a smartphone you already own, see if your device can have a Second Number.
Second Number requires activation of a second number on a Dual SIM capable device compatible with the Verizon network, where one electronic SIM (eSIM) is not in use. Some devices may not be compatible with all features supported by the Verizon network. Second Number includes unlimited talk and text in the US, Mexico and Canada. Data supplied only by the Primary line.
How do I add the Second Number perk to my plan?
You can add the Second Number perk on My Verizon:
Sign in to your Verizon phone and/or wireless home internet account.
Go to Products & plan perks.
Select Plan perks. Select the Second Number tile.
Select the Second Number myPlan perk, then Continue.
Select the line adding the Second Number perk.
Follow the prompts to confirm your changes.
Note: Adding the perk does not activate your Second Number. You must set up and activate the eSIM for your Second Number line from the Primary line’s device.
If you don’t set up Second Number immediately after adding the perk, look for activation instructions in your email.
How do I activate the Second Number after I set up the line?
Watch our video for your device:
For help setting up Second Number on Google Pixel, see Google Pixel - Second Number.
Second Number requires an available electronic SIM (eSIM) on a Dual SIM smartphone, and an eligible Verizon monthly mobile plan on the Primary line.