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What is Sonetel?

Experience seamless communication with a free app that combines global phone numbers, customer chat, and team collaboration. You can obtain a local number from virtually any country or city, enhancing trust with visitors to your website, which can potentially boost sales. If you utilize our chat feature on your site, you can secure this service at no cost; otherwise, subscriptions begin at just $1.79 per month. Incoming calls can be answered for free through our innovative apps or redirected anywhere in the world for the same price as a local call. By supporting globalization and entrepreneurship, we aim to contribute positively to the world by equipping business owners in distant regions with tools that bridge gaps and create equality. Currently, around 160,000 out of the 170 countries that joined have transitioned to paying customers, showcasing the demand for effective communication solutions worldwide. Our mission is to continue fostering connections that empower individuals and businesses alike.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$0
Price Overview:
Customer service, live chat and team communication functions are free. 1 phone number can be obtained free (with limitations) if you also use the free live chat widget. Otherwise virtual numbers worldwide start from $1.79 per month. Call forwarding worldwide costs like a local call.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, Sonetel provides an API

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Sonetel
Date Founded:
2005
Company Location:
Sweden
Company Website:
sonetel.com
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified)
English
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Swedish

Sonetel Categories and Features

Telephony Software

Auto-Dialer
Call Center Management
Call Monitoring
Contact Management
IVR / Voice Recognition
Inbound Reporting
Outbound Reporting
Predictive Dialer
Telemarketing Management
VoIP
Voice & Data Integration

Team Communication Software

Activity / News Feed
Audio Calls
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Push Notifications
Search
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management
Video Conferencing

Team Chat Software

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

SIP Trunk Provider

Automatic Fail-over Routing
Call Data Records
Caller ID
Disaster Recovery
International Numbers
Multiple DID Options
PSTN Forwarding
Toll-Free Numbers
e911

Live Chat Software

Canned Responses
Customizable Branding
Geo Targeting
Offline Form
Proactive Chat
Screen Sharing
Third Party Integration
Transfers / Routing
Website Visitor Tracking

Business Phone Systems

Call Logging
Call Monitoring
Call Recording
Call Routing
Employee Directory
IVR / Voice Recognition
Mobile Access
Virtual Call Center
Web Conferencing
  • Reviewer Name: Colin S.
    Position: M&A Consultant
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Sonetel

    Date: Dec 13 2024
    Summary

    Annu was very good in finding a resolution to the problem Very impressive and reassuring about resolving the issue

    Positive

    Very quick response to issue with follow-up reminder email when I did not respond. Detailed instructions to remedy the issue.

    Negative

    Nothing to complain about. Support was very good and resolved the issue quickly and efficiently.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Retail
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Nice customer service

    Date: Oct 31 2024
    Summary

    Nice and nice whenever I have a question I get my answer I am feeling very happy that i am with Sonetel.

    Positive

    It is really nice to have with Sonetel I always want to be with Sonetel it is really nice and I really appreciate.

    Negative

    There is nothing that I don't like I like every thing.

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  • Reviewer Name: Sakhiwo M.
    Position: Managing Director
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Prompt Responses

    Date: Nov 28 2024
    Summary

    The experience was great. Yaseem assisted me with all my queries. He helped with articles and links to the relevant sections that can assist me further. I was able to resolve my problem much faster than expected.

    Positive

    Yaseem assisted me promptly and made me feel at ease that my query was being attended to by a human and not AI.

    Negative

    Yaseem, types fast and can make small typos. There is a room for improvement here.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Fantastic services

    Date: Dec 12 2024
    Summary

    My experience is very nice. I like all the features on dashboard. customer care is also very good. fantastic guys!

    Positive

    Calling and phone receiving facility is fantastic, Goo Experience with Sonetel. SMS facility is also good. Voice mail services are good.

    Negative

    i like all. I like all the features on dashboard. customer care is also very good.

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  • Reviewer Name: JIJO T.
    Position: Operations Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Sonetel softphone review

    Date: Dec 02 2024
    Summary

    Good experience. We are using this service for the last 2 years and we found it really good. We are happy to recommend Sonetel to our friends,

    Positive

    It is very easy to use this phone. This is a very good option for online business. It helps us to keep a US phone number while residing in India

    Negative

    Not noted yet. We use only income call facility.

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  • Reviewer Name: Kathrin P.
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    The perfect solution for me

    Date: Nov 11 2024
    Summary

    I am still in Germany and needed a phone number in the USA and in a specific state. Since I wasn't sure about a few things, I contacted customer service. I received a direct response, a very nice phone call and quick and uncomplicated help.
    I had a query about uploading the documents. This was also answered directly and to my complete satisfaction.

    Positive

    Quick and easy processing. Fast help from customer service if you have any questions. Friendly staff.

    Negative

    There are no disadvantages for me. I was helped directly when I had questions.

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  • Reviewer Name: Valerija L.
    Position: Feelancer
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Good choice for freeancers

    Updated: Oct 12 2024
    Summary

    I have recently opened an account with Sonetel for my freelance activities. I can confirm they really care about customers and their statement in this regards is true: “Customers are at the heart of everything we do at Sonetel.”. I would also add a notice that Sonetel also take accounts security very seriously. Beside the regular KYC verification they make sure customers are not gonna use phone numbers for any reasons not listed in the TOS. After you have passed verification, you will be sure you have a reliable platform to manage your phone services. I wish Sonetel a big success.

    Positive

    Reliable infrastructure; Low prices; Well recognized - many service like Instagram allow usage Sonetel phone numbers.

    Negative

    Not all virtual cards are accepted - if card does not support subscriptions you will not be able to add it to the account.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: CEO
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Fantastic Customer Support

    Date: Oct 29 2024
    Summary

    Good App. Great service. It allows you to have a phone number (local or tool free) and answer anywhere in the world. Great for frequent travellers. I’m very satisfied.

    Positive

    The Sonetel 2.0 app is easy to use. I had an issue with the purchase of an international phone number and the customer Support was fast and efficient. I'm very satisfied so far.

    Negative

    I wish I could answer to the incoming call directly from the iOS app. At the moment I can answer only through the web app but you can also transfer all the incoming call to a Sonetel user (myself) on my personal cell phone. It is easy and with a premium you have lot of minutes available!

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  • Reviewer Name: Alexis U.
    Position: President
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    3 years of Service and I am still happy!

    Date: Nov 20 2024
    Summary

    I could not be happier with the service provided by Sonetel! From start to finish, they have consistently delivered exemplary service that exceeds expectations. Their platform is user-friendly, their features are robust, and the support team is incredibly responsive and helpful.

    Sonetel has truly been a game-changer for my business communication needs, providing reliable and seamless solutions every step of the way. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch communication services. Thank you, Sonetel, for your outstanding commitment to excellence!

    Positive

    I am a United States citizen living as an expat in Mexico. I need a service that can forward my clients' calls directly to me here in Mexico for a reasonable fee.

    Any glitches were minor, and Customer Service has always responded promptly.

    I could not be happier with Sonetel.

    Negative

    One minor glitch was due to the Sonetel billing software. I am on auto-pay, and there was a single event, just single, where I kept receiving emails that I had to top off my account with funds. Customer Service responded, and we worked through this glitch.
    I consider this glitch minor and am very realistic in my expectations regarding any service. Problematic events happen with anyone and any service. No system runs perfectly. Such is life. I pay attention to Customer Service response and how effectively solutions are managed. Sonetel receives favorable flying colors in their response time and the remedy provided.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Sonetel Review

    Updated: Nov 29 2024
    Summary

    Average.
    Confused based on need for documentation & validations in beginning.
    Further confusion when a different number is being used than the one I have purchased?

    Positive

    What appeared to be an easy & straightforward implementation.
    Web based record system seems well constructed.

    Negative

    Lack of definition & still not convinced is solution intended for US users as global call forwarding is not supported. i.e. US caller could not use number as was intended to reach NZ recipient.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Good support & client service

    Date: Dec 06 2024
    Summary

    I was bit discouraged initially as found website difficult to navigate. However the service center staff is awesome and they quickly resolved the issues.

    Positive

    1. Customer support staff displays high empathy and resolves the issues quickly.
    2. Transparency of Terms of usage

    Negative

    1. It may take a while for one to figure out how to navigate through the website and set up the account.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Product manager
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Great product

    Date: Dec 05 2024
    Summary

    It’s great app that does it’s job perfectly. As an entrepreneur the services are really tailored for my needs but UX and KYC process can be improved.

    Positive

    Customer support is quick and focused on solving your problems. The services are relatively cheap. Never had an issue yet.

    Negative

    UI/UX can be improved.
    An SMS inbox can be added to app.
    New features would be nice.

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  • Reviewer Name: Tom B.
    Position: CEO
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Super Helpful

    Date: Jan 17 2024
    Summary

    Great solution! It helps my online business a lot, especially when the setup is so simple and user friendly.

    Positive

    Getting a local number is great when you work from all over the world.
    The voicemail setup is simple, I added my own voice message and get an email notification when someone leaves a message.

    Negative

    I wish it could send text messages with this service, although I've read it's been worked on so hopefully soon.

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  • Reviewer Name: Rafi Z.
    Position: CEO
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Sonetel is a great solution

    Updated: Jun 05 2024
    Summary

    Before Sonetel, I worked with a few competitors, and I am now very satisfied by them. If you hesitate between several companies, start to use Sonetel first, as you'll get a great value for an honest price!

    Positive

    1. The interface of Sonetel is very easy to use
    2. The good value I got for this price
    3. The stability of the service
    4. They have a good and responsive support

    Negative

    Everything is good, except maybe that the SMS are not always supported, as it depends on the country, provider etc.

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  • Reviewer Name: Tobias F.
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Great software and support

    Date: Oct 24 2024
    Summary

    We just use it to have a phone number in Europe and have the calls forwarded to us outside the EU and it works great.

    Positive

    Easy to set up
    Free plan works great if you do sporadic use of the number.
    Easy to refill either by CC or by PayPal

    Negative

    Nothing really, We use only the basic plan since many years now and it works very well for us.

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  • Reviewer Name: Brian A.
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Great

    Updated: Oct 13 2024
    Summary

    Good, can't complain, I suggest their services. Sign up for a great service., you won't be disappointed

    Positive

    Has all the add-ons that I need, so please sign on I'm sure you'll be happy with this service. Sign up

    Negative

    Great stuff, no cons I still recommend their services

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  • Reviewer Name: MICHAEL D.
    Position: President
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Sonetel service

    Date: Dec 27 2024
    Summary

    Once you are signed up and registered, the post sale service is excellent.
    Overall service and concept is excellent. i especially like the fact that SMS messages can be sent you via e-mail, so at least you get them.

    Positive

    Service post sale is very good, once you are registered. The requirements with sending copied of documents is a little cumbersome, but once done, the service is excellent.

    Negative

    Web site is a little slow and difficult, and not too clear, and this makes it difficult to comply with all requirements for registration. In addition there is no availability to contact anyone by telephone in oder to determine how to finish registration, only be e-mail. Suggest a tel number one could call to get assistance

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  • Reviewer Name: Yves T.
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Great way to get a number when abroad

    Date: Dec 06 2024
    Summary

    I will recommend this website to everyone I know, and actually already did, I am very please with what it allows me to do.

    Positive

    Cheap way to get a phone number when you live abroad and still need a phone number back in your home country, working well with forwarding options. Great support too!

    Negative

    No cons for me as this allows me to keep my PayPal account for example whilst living abroad.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: CEO
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Sonetel number

    Date: Dec 23 2024
    Summary

    I’ve been using Sonetel for a while now, and it’s been a great experience. The service is reliable, affordable, and easy to set up. The support team is excellent—they helped me resolve an issue quickly and were very professional. Definitely recommend it!

    Positive

    I subscribed to Sonetel and I’m really happy with the service. It’s easy to use and works perfectly for my needs. I had a small issue, but their support team fixed it quickly—they were super helpful and responsive. Great experience overall!

    Negative

    So far there’s is no cons for me. I had a minor issue but the support helped me quickly

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  • Reviewer Name: Swithin J.
    Position: Engineer
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    A very good virtual communication tool

    Date: Dec 03 2024
    Summary

    A very useful tool for those who require a virtual phone number of any country. Very convenient facility of call forwarding for incoming calls.

    Positive

    Ease of obtaining virtual number for any country.
    Good customer support.
    Decent calling rates.
    Call forwarding facility to mobile number for incoming calls.

    Negative

    App functionality needs to be improved.
    Premium plans pricing needs to be reduced.
    Occasional internet connectivity issues while using app.

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