💡 What is it?
The NumberBarn License Program allows customers to use certain premium phone numbers for a recurring fee without purchasing ownership of the number.
Licensing can provide access to highly desirable phone numbers that may not be available for sale, while allowing the owner of the number to retain ownership rights.
⚙️ How it works
Ownership and Number Rights
When licensing a phone number, you are paying for the right to use the number while the license remains active.
The licensee:
- May use the phone number with NumberBarn services
- May cancel the license at any time
- Does not own the phone number
- Cannot become the subscriber of record
- Cannot port the number to another carrier
- Cannot transfer ownership of the number
NumberBarn remains the subscriber of record and retains all ownership and control of the licensed phone number.
License Fees
Licensed numbers may include one or more of the following charges:
| Fee Type | Description |
| Monthly license fee | Recurring fee paid for the right to use the number |
| One time activation fee | May apply to certain licensed numbers |
| Monthly service plan fee | Required to keep the number active in your account |
| Annual increase | Applies only when disclosed on the listing at checkout |
| ➡️ The applicable fees are displayed during checkout and within your account. | |
License Duration
Licenses begin when the phone number is activated in your account.
The license agreement is:
- Month to month
- Active until cancelled by the licensee
- Subject to the NumberBarn Terms of Service
NumberBarn may terminate a license if:
- Payment is not received
- The account becomes delinquent
- The account violates the Terms of Service
Annual License Increases
Some licensed numbers include a scheduled annual increase to the monthly license fee.
If an annual increase applies:
- The percentage increase is displayed before checkout
- The increase occurs automatically each year
If no annual increase is listed, the monthly license fee remains unchanged for the duration of the license.
📌 Things to Know
Licensed Numbers Cannot Be Ported Away
Licensed numbers are not eligible for porting to another carrier.
Because NumberBarn remains the subscriber of record:
- Port away requests are not permitted
- Ownership cannot be transferred
- The number must remain within the NumberBarn licensing program
Customers who need ownership or portability should purchase a phone number instead.
Account Status Matters
It is the licensee’s responsibility to maintain an active account and keep payments current.
Failure to maintain the account may result in:
- Suspension of services
- Cancellation of the license
- Loss of access to the phone number
Reconnection Is Not Guaranteed
If a licensed number is removed from your account due to non-payment, the number may be reassigned to the original owner.
After cancellation:
- Reconnection may not be available
- Restoration is not guaranteed
- The license agreement may permanently end
Maintaining an account in good standing is the best way to preserve access to a licensed number.
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