# Temporary Phone Numbers (UPDATE) New Features and Brand for Craigsnumber By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-06-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craigsnumber-disposable-phone-number-has-new-name-and-features References: [Lifehacker.org](http://www.Lifehacker.org) & [numbr](http://numbr.com/home/key_benefits) In May 2006, Trend Hunter featured **[Safe Talk](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-talk-a-temporary-phone-number-for-dating)** temporary phone numbers for dating. Not too long after, **[Craigsnumber](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-phone-numbers-craigslist-craigsnumber)** was in the game. The service must be doing well as [Craigslist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faxo) has upped their investment, adding new features and a new brand. Lifehacker.org reports, "Numbr is Craigsnumber re-branded with a lot of cool new features. Numbr supports 23 US cities, can forward calls to up to 2 phones, blocks telemarketers, and offers a Do Not Disturb option from 9PM to 8AM." Additionally, the application can also take voicemails and email you your [disposable number's call history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automaticall). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Temporary Phone Numbers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop improved features and functionality for temporary phone numbers, such as call forwarding and call blocking. - **Disposable Number Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create applications that not only provide disposable phone numbers but also offer additional services like voicemail and call history. - **Re-branding and New Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore rebranding strategies and create new brands to attract more users to temporary phone number services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative solutions in the telecommunications industry by offering improved temporary phone number services. - **Mobile Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile applications that provide advanced features and functionalities for disposable phone numbers. - **Online Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize temporary phone numbers as a new advertising channel, targeting users who are looking for privacy and security while posting ads online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Phone Numbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2nd-phone-number.md) - [Real-Time Anti-Spam Call Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truecaller-app.md) - [Temporary Email Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temp-mail1.md) - [Spam Caller Protection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livecaller.md) - [Global Phone Call Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-phone-number1.md) - [Spontaneous Chat Room Meetups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randcall.md) - [Number-Protecting API Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-orion.md) - [Temporary Email Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noopmail.md) - [Temporary Email Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funmail.md)