Yes, you can make outbound calls without purchasing a Plivo number by using Plivo’s Bring Your Own Carrier (BYOC) feature or Verified Caller ID.
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Bring Your Own Carrier (BYOC):
- If you have an existing telecom carrier, Plivo’s BYOC feature allows you to use your own carrier for outbound calling while leveraging Plivo’s platform for call control and routing.
- This ensures flexibility and seamless integration with your current telecom setup.
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Verified Caller ID:
- Register your number through the Plivo Console or using Plivo’s REST APIs or SDKs.
- Receive a one-time password (OTP) via SMS or voice for verification.
- Enter the OTP to complete the verification process.
- Once verified, your number will be added to the Verified Caller ID list.
- Use the verified number as the outbound caller ID without renting a Plivo number.
Calls using a non-Plivo number without Verification/BYOC will fail with an "Unknown caller ID" error.
Refer to our Verified Caller ID guide for more information.