A small business owner needs a separate phone number for business calls and texts for under $20/month, but cannot use Google Voice due to a permanent ban, and wants to avoid AI or automated assistants.

Google Voice is banned for this user; other solutions either include unwanted AI features or exceed the $20/month budget.

Severity

2Mild

Willingness to Pay

explicit

Added

Jun 7, 2026

App Concept

SimpleLine

SimpleLine provides a no-frills, standalone business phone number for calls and texts (SMS) without any AI assistants or automation. Priced at $15/month, it offers a dedicated app for iOS and Android, with optional voicemail and call forwarding. No contracts, no complexity.

Key Features

Dedicated business phone number (choose area code)
Unlimited calling and texting within US/Canada
Standalone mobile app (no AI features)
Voicemail with email transcription (optional)
Call forwarding to personal phone

Target Users: Solo entrepreneurs and small retail store owners who need a simple, separate business line without extra features or high costs.

Revenue Model: $15/month per line subscription; free trial for first month.

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Google VoiceFastMail

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