Choosing a phone number setup for Voice call

Learn the difference between purchasing a number through SleekFlow and connecting a number from Twilio

Written By Ray Tang (Administrator)

Updated at July 29th, 2026

Voice call is currently in limited release. Feature availability and details may change before general release. If your workspace has access, a workspace admin can enable it from Feature previews.

 

 

To make and receive Voice calls in SleekFlow, your workspace needs at least one phone number with voice capabilities.

You can either:

  1. Purchase a phone number via SleekFlow
  2. Connect a phone number from your own Twilio account

     

Purchase phone numbers via SleekFlow
 

⚠️Phone number purchasing is currently available for United States and Hong Kong numbers only. 

To use a phone number from another country or region, you can connect an existing Twilio number to SleekFlow or purchase a number via Twilio before connecting it.

 


You can purchase and manage phone numbers directly through SleekFlow.

With this option:

  • Usage charges are deducted from your SMS and Voice wallet
  • Available countries and number types depend on SleekFlow’s supported coverage
  • Verification requirements may vary by number type and region
  • You do not need to create or manage a separate Twilio account

This option is best suited to teams that want a simpler setup and prefer to manage their phone numbers, usage, and billing in SleekFlow.

ℹ️To purchase and configure a number through SleekFlow, see Purchasing your phone number via SleekFlow 

 


 

Connect a phone number from your own Twilio account

You can connect an existing voice-capable Twilio number to SleekFlow. Or you can create a Twilio account and purchase a number via Twilio before connecting it.

With this option:

  • The phone number remains in your Twilio account
  • Your team manages the Twilio account and credentials
  • Usage charges are billed directly by Twilio
  • Provider-side setup and compliance requirements are managed in Twilio
  • The SleekFlow SMS and Voice wallet is not used for Twilio charges

This option is generally better suited to teams that already use Twilio, want to retain an existing number, or need greater control over their provider account.

⚠️ A phone number connected from Twilio must support voice calls. Not all Twilio numbers are compatible with SleekFlow Voice.

 

ℹ️To connect a number from your Twilio account, see Connecting your Twilio number to SleekFlow.

 

 

 

Compare the setup options

  Purchase phone number via SleekFlow Connect a phone number from your own Twilio account
Twilio account required No Yes
Billing managed by SleekFlow Twilio
Payment method SMS and Voice wallet Your Twilio account
Compliance requirements Completed through SleekFlow  Managed by your team in Twilio
Phone number availability  Limited to countries and number types supported by SleekFlow Depends on Twilio availability and the number’s capabilities
Setup complexity Lower Higher
Best suited for Teams that want a simpler setup and centralized billing Teams that already use Twilio or want more provider-level control

 

Which option should you choose?

Choose a phone number purchased through SleekFlow when:

  • You want to purchase a new phone number
  • You prefer a simpler setup process
  • You do not want to manage a Twilio account
  • You want billing to be managed through SleekFlow
  • The country and number type you need are available through SleekFlow

Connect a phone number from your Twilio account when:

  • You already have a voice-capable Twilio number
  • You want to retain an existing phone number
  • Your team already manages billing and compliance in Twilio
  • You need a country or number type that is not available through SleekFlow
  • You want more direct control over your provider account
     

ℹ️Supporting documents

To learn more about SleekFlow’s Voice call feature, refer to the following articles: