Web Secret #279: iNumbr.com

Many therapists carry two cell phones, one for their patients and one for everybody else. They do this to protect their privacy. Some also do it because they work with volatile, potentially violent clients and it is a matter of safety to maintain a separate phone number.

But carrying two cell phones is a pain in the neck, and expensive. There is another way. It's called iNumbr.com - it's a virtual phone number and it takes seconds to set up.

Why use it?

Power and Flexibility

• Choose your area code
• Forward the calls to any phone
• Separate business and personal calls
• Simple to insert greetings, route calls and manage callers
• Voice mail and call logs for each number
• Know which phone line is calling before you answer

Privacy Options

• Inbound Caller ID options
• Outbound Caller ID Privacy options
• Control your availability using Do Not Disturb settings
• Block specific callers from contacting you

Your iNumbr gives you control over how and when your calls come to you. iNumbr lets you pick any phone where your calls can be forwarded. You can filter your calls as you wish -- by caller, by time of day or even allowing you to decide “on the fly” whether or not to take a call.

An iNumbr.com plan can be had for as little as $6.99 a month.

Much cheaper than a second cell phone.