Number Share - Mobile FAQs

Number Share - Mobile lets you make and receive calls using one shared telephone number across all of your capable Verizon LTE devices (eligible devices only).

Talk, text and get emails and notifications* on whatever device is at hand, even if you're away from your phone. Use your phone's mobile number with up to 5 connected devices:

• Your smartphone's mobile number is the "host" and shares your number with your authorized and eligible connected devices.
• Devices compatible with Number Share - Mobile don't require a separate app to share a number.
• Number Share - Mobile works only while on the Verizon LTE Network.

*Not all features available with all host devices. For use with Android™ and iOS smartphones only. Device and line limits apply. Some of Verizon's services on your smartphone may not work on connected devices. See our Terms of Service for more details.

Using Number Share - Mobile requires a host device and at least one connected device:

• Host device - Your primary mobile phone. Any HD Voice-enabled smartphone on the Verizon network can be the host device.
• Connected devices - Devices that share your phone's mobile number. These smartwatches, Palm phone and Hum^x devices are eligible to use Number Share - Mobile:
  • Apple Watch® Series 3
  • Apple Watch Series 4
  • Apple Watch Series 5
  • Apple Watch Series 6
  • Apple Watch Series 7
  • Apple Watch Series 8
  • Apple Watch Series 9
  • Apple Watch Series 10
  • Apple Watch SE
  • Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)
  • Apple Watch Ultra
  • Apple Watch Ultra 2
  • Google Pixel Watch
  • Google Pixel Watch 2
  • Google Pixel Watch 3
  • Hum^x
  • Fossil Gen 5 LTE Smartwatch
  • Montblanc Summit 2+
  • Palm companion phone with Number Share
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch4
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch5
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch6
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch7
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
  • Samsung Gear S3 Classic
  • Samsung Gear S3 Frontier
  • TicWatch Pro (Amazon® only)

You may be able to bring your own device*. (Check compatibility at our BYOD page). Or, Shop Connected Smart Watches.

Note:

• Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE 2nd generation require iPhone Xs or later with iOS 18 or later. Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE require an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later. Apple Watch Series 7 requires an iPhone 6s or later with the latest iOS version. Apple Watch Series 5 requires an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later. Apple Watch Series 4 requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 12. Apple Watch Series 3 requires an iPhone 6 or later with the latest iOS version.
• Palm can't act in standalone mode and must be paired with a compatible smartphone.
• Palm Phone can only act as your primary phone and can't be set up as a connected device on Number Share.
• Hum^x can receive incoming calls and place HD Voice calls to your 3 favorite contacts. It won’t receive message or app alerts.

*If you buy a smartwatch from Verizon on a device payment agreement, only standard monthly plans are available for your smartwatch. If you buy a smartwatch outright (in full) from Verizon or bring one from another retailer, you could also choose a Prepaid plan for your smartwatch. Learn about Prepaid smartwatch plans.

To use Number Share - Mobile, all of your devices must be on the same standard account or business account* with either:

• An Unlimited plan - Your connected device must also have its own separate connected device plan.
• A shared data plan - Your monthly data allowance is shared with your connected devices. (Shared Data plans are no longer available to add to accounts).

*Not available for prepaid or government accounts at this time.

The Number Share - Mobile line access charge for each wearable connected device and Palm is $15/month plus taxes and fees.* Visit our smartwatch plan page to view plan features, prices and discounts.

If a connected device stops sharing with Number Share - Mobile and gets its own mobile number, the line access charge will depend on what kind of connected device it is (e.g., smartwatch, tablet, etc.). Visit our connected device plans page and choose a device type to view monthly costs.

Note: There's no additional fee for pairing or unpairing Hum^x on Number Share - Mobile because your smartphone (host device) already includes a line access charge. Incoming calls through Hum^x depend on your host device's plan. However, calls answered on Hum^x are charged against the Hum^x line.

*Charges are billed monthly and will appear on your bill. Each call sent and received is charged as one call. Charges will increase if you switch from a sharing access charge to a standalone access charge, where a connected device can act in standalone mode, or if you transfer only your host line to another provider or person. There may also be charges and fees if you transfer your host and/or connected lines to another provider. Charges are billed based on your account price plan. A plan is required for calling and data for both the host smartphone and any connected devices. For wearable devices and Palm, data charges for messaging will apply if you are not on Wi-Fi or using Bluetooth® for both the connected device and the host smartphone. An international calling plan is required for each line (otherwise charges per minute apply while traveling internationally).

When you buy a connected device that can be used as a Number Share - Mobile device, you'll be asked what number you'd like to share.

To share a different number with a connected device:

• Go to the Manage Connected Devices page in My Verizon.
  • Note: You must be an Account Owner or Account Manager to perform this activity.
• Drag a connected device from the tray at the bottom of the screen to the line you want to share.
  • Note: If you don't see your connected device at the bottom of the screen, you need to add the device to your account first.

Note: The host device (your primary mobile phone) must be on the same Verizon account as the connected device (the device that shares your primary phone's mobile number).

With Number Share - Mobile, you can share up to 5 connected devices per each host smartphone line. Keep in mind that accounts are limited to 12 phone lines (including smartphones, basic phones, and One Talk phones) and 30 total lines (including phone and connected device lines).

Note:

• Some smartwatches can be used in standalone mode. Each standalone line applies to the 12 line limit. However, if you're using Number Share - Mobile, the standalone line will be part of the 30 total line count (as a connected device).
• Apple Watch Series 3 and Palm aren't eligible for standalone mode and are limited to the 30 total line count (includes mobile and connected device lines).
• Palm Phone can only be used as a primary phone and can't be set up as a connected device on Number Share - Mobile.
• When using Number Share - Mobile with Hum^x, the host smartphone will only pair with 1 Hum^x device. The Hum^x device paired with Number Share won't count toward the limit of 5 Number Share - Mobile connected devices for that host device.