How I Passed UK and US Verification with Virtual Phone Lines
I landed a long-term Upwork contract with a UK fintech startup, then hit a snag: Deel required a local UK or US number, and +234 no longer cut it. I tried free VoIP apps and Skype, but SMS OTPs were blocked every time. The platform was checking carrier types, not just IPs. Next, I set up dedicated virtual lines through a proper SMS routing service. Within seconds the verification code arrived, the profile went live, and the contract was sealed. Now I run separate UK and US lines alongside my personal +234. It costs a few dollars a month, but it keeps work and personal life apart and protects my sanity. Fellow freelancers, how are you handling foreign verification?
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