How voip companies provide local numbers

If you’ve use a service like Vonage, voip.com, or Skype, you’ve seen that they are able to provide local telephone numbers nationwide. This is possible by either becoming a competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) or partner with one. Most companies choose the latter route. Level 3, XO, and other CLECs, along with other number wholesalers like Voxbone and DIDX provide numbers worldwide inbound telephone numbers to service providers.