Local Australian Virtual Numbers
Looking for an Australian virtual phone number that can scale with your business? Kudosity makes it easy to send and receive SMS with local virtual mobile numbers, short codes, or dedicated sender IDs, without the need for a physical SIM card or mobile device.
What is a Virtual Number in Australia?
A virtual SMS number allows businesses to send and receive text messages using a shared or local number without needing a physical SIM card or mobile device. They provide a flexible and scalable solution for companies that need to manage communications at scale. Whether you're sending promotions, appointment reminders, or customer support messages, virtual numbers for bulk messaging streamline your outreach and keep everything under one roof.
Outside Australia? See other virtual mobile numbers available by region.
Virtual Number Solutions to Build Brand Trust
A virtual number isn’t just a technical asset, it’s a branding tool. With Kudosity, you can choose from a range of options to match your communication goals and customer expectations.
Alphanumeric Sender ID
An Alphanumeric Sender ID lets you replace a numeric sender with a branded name, up to 11 characters. It's ideal for one-way broadcasts like alerts, promotions, or notifications where replies aren’t needed. Customers instantly recognise your brand as the sender, increasing open rates and message trust.
While alphanumeric IDs are available in Australia now, upcoming regulations require businesses to register them to avoid delivery issues.
Dedicated Long Codes (Virtual Mobile Numbers)
Virtual Mobile Numbers (VMNs) are standard +61 mobile numbers that support two-way SMS, and in some cases, MMS. They look just like regular mobile numbers (starting with 04) and are perfect for customer support, transactional messages, and ongoing engagement.
VMNs provide a familiar sender experience for Australian customers, which helps drive message recognition and trust. They can also be leased as shared or dedicated options depending on your volume.
Dedicated Short Codes
Kudosity offers dedicated short codes for New Zealand to support your ANZ messaging strategy. These are memorable 3–6 digit numbers built for high-volume outbound messaging, making them ideal for large-scale SMS marketing campaigns, flash sales, giveaways, and alerts.
Example: Text “SALE” to 23456.
Premium Virtual Mobile Numbers
Gold & Vanity Numbers
Gold and Vanity Numbers use memorable or patterned digits to improve recall and brand association. These numbers stand out in marketing campaigns and are great for businesses that want a distinctive, professional appearance. They work just like VMNs, with support for SMS (and optionally MMS or voice), but carry a premium due to their high desirability. Leasing a vanity number can help you reinforce your brand identity with every message.
For example: 61480088808, or 614KUDOSITY.
Callable Virtual Mobile Numbers
Callable Virtual Numbers are SMS-capable numbers that also accept inbound voice calls. They allow you to manage both messaging and phone support through a single number, giving customers more flexibility to reach you. Ideal for support teams or hybrid contact channels, callable numbers offer a complete business-line experience. Voice traffic can be routed to your team via VOIP, SIP, or call forwarding.
MMS-enabled Numbers
MMS-enabled numbers allow you to send multimedia messages like images, PDFs, video, or audio alongside standard SMS. They're great for campaigns that require visual impact—such as product showcases, event invites, or rich media alerts. Not all Australian networks support MMS on every virtual line, but Kudosity will help you choose a compatible plan. This is a great option if you want to elevate your mobile messaging beyond plain text.
Benefits of virtual SMS numbers
Choosing virtual phone numbers for your business comes with many advantages. Here’s why more businesses are making the switch:
Build brand trust
Using a local or branded number builds trust and credibility. Choose Alphanumeric Sender IDs or dedicated virtual numbers that reflect your brand.
Cost-effective
Virtual numbers cut costs by removing the need for hardware or extra lines. Pick shared or dedicated numbers based on your budget.
Two-way communication
Virtual Mobile Numbers (VMNs) support replies and calls, making it easy to engage and respond to customers.
Global reach
Connect with customers worldwide using Kudosity’s virtual numbers, maintaining a local presence in each market.
Scalable for bulk messaging
Send large-scale marketing or transactional messages efficiently with Short Codes or 10DLC options.
Compliant delivery
Stay ahead of Australia and New Zealand’s messaging rules. Kudosity simplifies registration and verification for smooth, compliant delivery.
Ready to power your messaging with a Virtual SMS Number?
Kudosity’s virtual number solutions help your business stay responsive, recognisable, and trusted, whether you’re sending messages across Australia or around the globe. From short codes for mass marketing to dedicated Australia virtual phone numbers for customer service, we have the tools to support your goals.
FAQs
How to lease a Virtual Mobile Number?
While Australian Kudosity accounts come with free shared virtual SMS numbers, you may want to lease a standard dedicated number for brand recognition. Start a trial or log in to our Kudosity platform, choose a dedicated number from the list, click Activate, and start sending. For dedicated virtual numbers, contact us.
What are the differences between Shared vs Dedicated Virtual Numbers in Australia?
There are two main types of virtual Australian mobile numbers, Shared and Dedicated. Shared numbers are free for businesses to use while dedicated numbers can be leased for a monthly fee. Dedicated number options in Australia includes standard, callable, and gold numbers. They are an important part of business SMS.
Are virtual numbers legal in Australia?
Yes. Virtual numbers are compliant with Australia’s numbering plans and telecom laws when used for legitimate business messaging.
However you'll need to comply with applicable legistation including, The Privacy Act (1988), The SPAM Act (2003) and the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) 'Do Not Call Register'.
Can I lease a specific gold or vanity number?
Absolutely. Vanity and gold numbers are subject to availability and may incur a premium lease cost. You can request your preferred sequence through our platform or by contacting support.
What are callable virtual numbers used for?
Callable numbers are great for businesses that want to handle both SMS and voice through one contact point. You can route calls to your VOIP system or forward them to another line.
Do MMS-enabled numbers work on all networks?
Not all networks support MMS for virtual numbers, but Kudosity will match you with a number and carrier that fits your needs. We’ll also help with testing and setup.
How do I register my Alphanumeric ID in Australia?
Kudosity will guide you through the registration process once the ACMA Sender ID framework is finalised. This ensures your messages don’t get blocked by carriers.
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