# smsactivate1.biz

> Informational resource about SMS Activate — virtual phone numbers for SMS verification.

SMS-Activate (sms-activate.org) permanently shut down December 29, 2025.
Its official successor is HeroSMS (hero-sms.com), operated by the same team on the same infrastructure.
This site covers how SMS activation works, which platforms are supported, pricing, API access, and long-term rental options.

## Pages

- [Full page content (Markdown)](https://smsactivate1.biz/content.md)

## Key Facts

- SMS-Activate shutdown: December 29, 2025
- Official successor: HeroSMS at https://hero-sms.com
- Country coverage: 180+ countries
- Service catalog: 700+ platforms
- Number type: Non-VoIP (physical SIM-backed), 70–95% activation success rate
- Pricing: from $0.02 per activation, market-based Free Price system
- Refund policy: automatic full refund if no code is received
- Long-term rental: available by hour, day, or week
- API: REST API, backward-compatible with SMS-Activate API
- Payment: crypto, bank card, e-wallets