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# One-time purchase price vs. ongoing phone service

Understand what the listed purchase price covers and what a carrier may charge separately.

Reviewed by the Exclusive Digits editorial team. Updated 2026-09-10.

## The marketplace price

Exclusive Digits charges the one-time item price confirmed at checkout. The current price is shown on the number and cart pages.

## Ongoing service is separate

A carrier or VoIP provider may charge for the service used to host, route, or forward the number after transfer. Those charges are not included in the marketplace price.

## Compare the full cost

Before buying, compare the number price, the receiving provider’s service fees, its transfer requirements, and any future port-out restrictions.

## Choose for your use case

A memorable number can be useful for a long-lived brand, while a temporary campaign may have different cost priorities. Confirm the provider arrangement that fits your intended use.




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