Cooee Lite
Get StartedUS$ 75/year$96
Individuals needing one local number and basic callingCALL ↲ TEXT → DATASouth Africa 🇿🇦
Get a South Africa virtual phone number with the Cooee eSIM app
Accepted for OTPs and account verification.
Plans as low as US$12 per month
- Rated Excellent onTrustpilot
Works with major South African services.
Works with major South African services.
What you get
KEY FEATURES INCLUDED WITH COOEE SOUTH AFRICA VIRTUAL NUMBERS
Get a South African phone number
Get a South Africa virtual phone number without a physical SIM. Keep your existing number while using a South African number through the Cooee app.
Stay reachable with international calls
Make and receive calls using your South African virtual number while travelling, living abroad or staying connected with people back home.
Receive SMS & OTP codes
Receive texts, verification codes and important updates with your South African number, so you never miss messages that matter every day.
Inbound & outbound calling
Make and receive calls seamlessly with your South African number. Keep communication simple while staying reachable at home or overseas.
Keep access to voicemail
Check voicemail through your South African number, manage messages easily and stay on top of important calls even when you're away.
Stay connected across borders
Use your South African virtual number while travelling, living abroad or moving between countries without needing to change your number.
Manage multiple numbers
Add another South African number and manage work and personal communication from one app, without carrying an extra phone.
Web dialer anywhere you work
Use your South African virtual number through the Cooee Web Dialer to make calls from your browser, wherever you are.
Flexible Plans
SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING.
One flat fee. No roaming charges. Cancel anytime.
- Full national wide coverage
- Unlimited inbound sms
- Voicemail included
MOST POPULAR OFFER
Cooee Advanced
Get StartedUS$ 105/year$140
Individuals needing higher allowances and option of a discounted second numberFlexible Plans
SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING.
One flat fee. No roaming charges. Cancel anytime.
- Full national wide coverage
- Unlimited inbound sms
- Voicemail included
Cooee Lite
Get StartedUS$ 75/year$96
Individuals needing one local number and basic callingMOST POPULAR OFFER
Cooee Advanced
Get StartedUS$ 105/year$140
Individuals needing higher allowances and option of a discounted second numberFlexible Plans
SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING.
One flat fee. No roaming charges. Cancel anytime.
- Full national wide coverage
- Unlimited inbound sms
- Voicemail included
Cooee Lite
Get StartedUS$ 75/year$96
Individuals needing one local number and basic callingCooee Advanced
Get StartedUS$ 105/year$140
Individuals needing higher allowances and option of a discounted second number- (1)Monthly credit used for domestic calls only. Top-up credit can be purchased as required.
- (2)Number porting available on request but can take 5 - 7 business days.
- (3)Additional credit available for purchase and rates vary by destination.
- (4)Raise a service request to purchase global roaming data.
- •Identity and address verification may be required for some markets.
- •All prices are quoted in US dollars (USD).
How you will benefit from a South African Virtual Phone Number
A SOUTH AFRICAN MOBILE NUMBER,WITHOUT THE SIM CARD
Stay reachable across borders
Take your South African number with you wherever you go. Stay connected without changing your number when you travel or move overseas.
Make and receive calls anywhere
Use your South African virtual phone number to make and receive calls while travelling, living abroad or staying connected with people in South Africa.
Control everything from the app
Calls, texts, voicemail and settings stay together in the Cooee South Africa eSIM app. No SIM switching and no carrying extra devices.
Send and receive texts
Use your South African number for everyday text messages and stay connected to important updates and conversations wherever you are.
Keep your number wherever you go
Keep your South African phone number when travelling or living overseas. Stay reachable without carrying a separate phone or physical SIM.
Access to multiple numbers
Keep your South African number alongside your other numbers in one app. Separate personal, work or travel communication without carrying extra devices.
Use cases - South Africa
MAKE LIFE EASIER,FROM ANYWHERE.
Your South African mobile number does more than handle calls and texts. It helps you get set up for everyday life before you even arrive.
Open a bank account
Contact South African banks and financial services with a local number when setting up accounts or managing your finances while moving to or living in South Africa.
Search and apply for jobs
Update your LinkedIn, Indeed and other job profiles with a South African number, making it easier for recruiters and employers to contact you about local opportunities.
Access government services
Use a local South African number when dealing with government departments, appointments and online services as you prepare to move or settle in South Africa.
Set up your accommodation with a local South Africa number
Contact landlords and property agents on platforms like Property24 and Private Property with a local number and arrange accommodation before or after arriving in South Africa.
How it works
GET YOUR SOUTH AFRICAN NUMBER WITH COOEE
Set up your Cooee South Africa account
Choose an available South African phone number and create your Cooee account in just a few simple steps. Get started with your South Africa virtual phone number from wherever you are.
Choose the subscription that fits you
Pick your South African virtual number, select the plan that suits your calling and messaging needs, and activate your number through the Cooee app after secure payment.
Verify your identity and get going
Finish a quick verification process to meet communication requirements. Your South Africa number will be activated within 72 hours after submitting the documents, after which you can start using it for calls, texts and supported verification services.
Who Cooee can help
ONE SOLUTIONFOR EVERY JOURNEY.
Moving abroad, heading back to South Africa or just trying to stay connected with people back home? Keep things simple with a South African number you can use wherever you are.
Get a South African number that fits around your plans
Relocators
Get ready for South Africa with a local number for finding a home, applying for jobs and staying connected before you arrive.
Remote workers
Stay connected while working abroad with a South African number for calls, messages and keeping in touch with people back home.
Small business
Give your business a South African number so customers and local contacts can reach you without another phone or SIM.
Who Cooee can help
ONE SOLUTIONFOR EVERY JOURNEY.
Moving abroad, heading back to South Africa or just trying to stay connected with people back home? Keep things simple with a South African number you can use wherever you are.
Get a South African number that fits around your plans
Get Your South Africa Number
Relocators
Get ready for South Africa with a local number for finding a home, applying for jobs and staying connected before you arrive.
Remote workers
Stay connected while working abroad with a South African number for calls, messages and keeping in touch with people back home.
Small business
Give your business a South African number so customers and local contacts can reach you without another phone or SIM.
International numbers
YOUR SOUTH AFRICAN NUMBER, WHEREVER LIFE TAKES YOU.
Choose your destination and get a local number before you arrive.
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Australia
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United Kingdom
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United States
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Canada
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Netherlands
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Mexico
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Poland
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South Africa
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Sweden
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Finland
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Belgium
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US Virgin Islands
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Australia
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United Kingdom
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United States
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Canada
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Netherlands
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Mexico
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Poland
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South Africa
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Sweden
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Finland
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Belgium
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US Virgin Islands
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Australia
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United Kingdom
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United States
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Canada
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Netherlands
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Mexico
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Poland
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South Africa
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Sweden
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Finland
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Belgium
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US Virgin Islands
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Australia
+44
United Kingdom
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United States
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Canada
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Netherlands
+52
Mexico
+48
Poland
+27
South Africa
+46
Sweden
+358
Finland
+32
Belgium
+1
US Virgin Islands
+61
Australia
+44
United Kingdom
+1
United States
+1
Canada
+31
Netherlands
+52
Mexico
+48
Poland
+27
South Africa
+46
Sweden
+358
Finland
+32
Belgium
+1
US Virgin Islands
+61
Australia
+44
United Kingdom
+1
United States
+1
Canada
+31
Netherlands
+52
Mexico
+48
Poland
+27
South Africa
+46
Sweden
+358
Finland
+32
Belgium
+1
US Virgin Islands
+61
Australia
+44
United Kingdom
+1
United States
+1
Canada
+31
Netherlands
+52
Mexico
+48
Poland
+27
South Africa
+46
Sweden
+358
Finland
+32
Belgium
+1
US Virgin Islands
+61
Australia
+44
United Kingdom
+1
United States
+1
Canada
+31
Netherlands
+52
Mexico
+48
Poland
+27
South Africa
+46
Sweden
+358
Finland
+32
Belgium
+1
US Virgin Islands
+61
Australia
+44
United Kingdom
+1
United States
+1
Canada
+31
Netherlands
+52
Mexico
+48
Poland
+27
South Africa
+46
Sweden
+358
Finland
+32
Belgium
+1
US Virgin Islands
+61
Australia
+44
United Kingdom
+1
United States
+1
Canada
+31
Netherlands
+52
Mexico
+48
Poland
+27
South Africa
+46
Sweden
+358
Finland
+32
Belgium
+1
US Virgin Islands
+61
Australia
+44
United Kingdom
+1
United States
+1
Canada
+31
Netherlands
+52
Mexico
+48
Poland
+27
South Africa
+46
Sweden
+358
Finland
+32
Belgium
+1
US Virgin Islands
+61
Australia
+44
United Kingdom
+1
United States
+1
Canada
+31
Netherlands
+52
Mexico
+48
Poland
+27
South Africa
+46
Sweden
+358
Finland
+32
Belgium
+1
US Virgin Islands
FAQsSouth Africa
Can I get a South African phone number without a physical SIM?
Yes. Cooee lets you get a South African virtual phone number without inserting or swapping a physical SIM card. Your number works through the Cooee app using an internet connection.
How long does the verification takes for South Africa numbers?
Once you select a South Africa number via Cooee, there might be a delay of 48 - 72 hours to get the number activated after submitting the verification documents.
Can I use my South African number while I’m abroad?
Yes. You can use your South African virtual phone number while travelling or living outside South Africa, as long as you have an internet connection. This makes it useful for staying connected with people and contacts back home.
Can I keep my existing number while using a South African number?
Yes. Cooee works alongside your existing mobile service, so you can keep your current number while using your South African number through the Cooee app.