Yes. These are Real,
Functional Phone Numbers
BABYLON 5 PHONE NUMBERS
- 30% Off Discount Ends Wed, Dec 25, 2024
- Discover hidden fandom connections when people react to your exclusive B5 number.
- Use it as a second line with your cell carrier or through the included app.
- Pay once, it’s yours forever
- Resell it anytime at any price.
- Gift the B5 fan in your life a “collectible” as memorable as the show itself.
- Important: Numbers are NOT “On Hold” while in your cart.
- Only 29 Numbers Ever Released
- 30% Launch Discount Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024
- See Full Details in FAQ Below ↓
PREMIUM
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$555 |
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$784 |
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$504 |
IVANOVA
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$490 |
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$490 |
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$490 |
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$490 |
ISILZHA
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$460 |
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$460 |
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$460 |
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$460 |
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$460 |
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$460 |
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$460 |
ZATHRAS
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$476 |
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$476 |
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$476 |
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$476 |
VORLONS
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$343 |
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$343 |
Z'HA'DUM
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$322 |
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$322 |
KOSH
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$196 |
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$196 |
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$196 |
B5 VALEN
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$170 |
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$170 |
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$170 |
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$170 |
920-252-6657
AKA 920-B5BOOKS
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I GET MY B5 NUMBER?
You’ll choose one of these 3 options in your phone number’s account:
1) Add a Second Line to Your Current Phone Device
· Use with your existing carrier as a dedicated second line on your physical phone
· Compatible with ~95% of carriers
· Your phone carrier charges for a second line typically start at $15/month
· Keep your current phone while having two separate numbers
2) Add a Second Line to Your Phone With the Included App
· Get calls, texts, and voicemail through a dedicated app
· The app is available at the Apple App Store or Google Play
· First year of service paid by B5 Books.
· Simple download and activation process
3) Park Your Number for Later
· Perfect if you want time to think about it.
· How you give a number as a gift
· First year of parking is paid by B5 Books.
· · Keeps your number secure until you’re ready
GENERAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
ARE THESE REAL PHONE NUMBERS?
· Yes, these are fully functional phone numbers compatible with all major cell carriers
· You can use them either with your carrier OR through our included app
HOW DID YOU GET THESE CUSTOM PHONE NUMBERS?
· Each number was individually acquired through brokers, private sellers, eBay, and direct negotiations
· All listed numbers are verified and in our possession
WHY CAN’T I MAKE UP MY OWN B5 PHONE NUMBER?
· Unlike internet domains, phone numbers are strictly regulated by the FCC
· Numbers must be exactly 7 digits plus an area code
· New area codes are rarely added (only 3 in the past 4 years), making these numbers a finite resource
WHEN DID CUSTOM NUMBERS BECOME AVAILABLE?
· The FCC’s “Local Number Portability” mandate in the 2000s made this possible
· This required carriers to allow number transfers between providers
· This created legitimate secondary markets for phone numbers
HOW DO YOU DETERMINE YOUR PRICES?
Three main factors:
· Our acquisition cost
· Keyword popularity and availability
· Limited inventory – B5 Books owns all worthwhile B5-related numbers
WHY DID YOU START B5 NUMBERS?
· As part of B5 Books’ mission to preserve Babylon 5’s legacy
· These numbers spark B5 conversations
· They provide an easily memorable phone number should someone urgently need to reach you but they don’t have access to their device.
WHAT IF I WANT TO BUY A NUMBER THAT’S…
Already Sold?
· Once a number is sold, it’s gone permanently
BUYING AS A GIFT?
· You’ll receive account login information to share with the recipient
· We can record a personalized outgoing voicemail greeting with the recipient’s name
NOT READY TO USE IT?
· First 3 months of parking are paid by B5 Numbers
· After 90 days, parking costs $3/month (paid to service provider)
· Keep the number in your provided account for as long as you want.
TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS:
· Numbers work with cell phones and VOIP systems only
· Cannot be transferred to landlines
THE ORDERING PROCESS
WHEN DO I OWN THE NUMBER?
· Upon completed checkout when the number is marked as sold.
· Important: Adding to cart does NOT reserve the number
· Only completed payment guarantees your number
WHAT PAYMENTS DO YOU ACCEPT?
· PayPal
· All major credit cards
ARE THERE ANY RECURRING CHARGES?
· One-time purchase fee to B5 Books – no recurring charges from us.
· Like a domain name, your number needs a “home” on the network:
· Option 1: Your cell carrier’s standard second-line fee
· Option 2: Included app (we pay for the first year of service)
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I ORDER?
1. You’ll receive an immediate PayPal payment receipt
2. Within 24 hours, Captain Jaclyn will email you requesting two pieces of information needed to transfer the number to your private account
ARE THESE NUMBERS U.S. ONLY?
· Yes, currently only valid with U.S. carriers
· All U.S. phone numbers are government-regulated
· International fan solution in development
PORTING & PARKING YOUR B5 NUMBER
WHAT IS NUMBER PORTING?
· The electronic transfer of your phone number to your carrier
· This is how you’ll activate the number with your chosen service
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PARKING VS. PORTING OPTIONS
Immediate Porting:
· Transfer directly to your carrier
· Process takes up to 10 business days
· Timing varies by carrier
Parking Option:
· Perfect if you’re not ready to use the number
· We setup your private, secure account. You just login
· First year of parking paid for by B5 Books
· Park as long as you need – no time limit
HOW DOES TWO NUMBERS ON ONE PHYSICAL DEVICE WORK?
While this video is from Verizon, it works similarly with all carriers and phones.
WHAT ARE THE COMPLETE DETAILS ABOUT HAVING TWO PHONE NUMBERS ON ONE PHYSICAL PHONE?
Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Google Fi, and most but not all carriers allow you to have more than one phone number attached to a single physical mobile phone. This includes separate text messages, separate voicemail, and separate dialing using an virtual SIM card. See how in the video above made by Verizon, but it works the same for all carriers.
MY CARRIER ISN’T VERIZON, T-MOBILE, AT&T, OR GOOGLE FI. NOW WHAT?
Most but not all carriers offer this feature. If not, you can “add a second line” with the included app.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF MY CARRIER WILL LET ME HAVE TWO NUMBERS ON MY PHONE?
These links will take you to the exact webpage that discusses two numbers on one phone for your carrier: Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Google Fi.
HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THIS IDEA?
FROM CAPTAIN JACLYN
I’ve been wanting a custom number for B5 Books for ages when I finally found a broker who landed us 920-B5BOOKS. Just for fun, I asked, “Got anything that ends in ZATHRAS?” And that kicked off a months-long adventure to put this whole collection together.
By the way, I gifted a PSI-CORPS number to our graphic designer. Using it, he discovered his accountant is a huge B5 fan, and now they chat about the show all the time. Fandom is everywhere.
CONS
- To keep your number active, there will be a monthly charge from EITHER (1) your cell carrier (2) the provider hosting your number. IMPORTANT NOTE: We automatically set up your account with our provider and cover the first year of service for you.
- A Babylon 5 phone number cannot be ported to a non-U.S. carrier.
- You cannot use your number on a landline.
- It may take up to 3-10 business days to port the number to your phone because it’s done manually.
PROS
⦿ Pay once, it’s yours forever.
⦿ Babylon 5 numbers can be considered an investment: You can easily resell it for any price you want, anytime you want.
⦿ Your Babylon 5 number goes with you when you change cell providers…for the rest of your life.
⦿ If you don’t go to cons a B5 phone numbers is a proven way to connect with B5 fans.
USES FOR YOUR BABYLON 5 NUMBER
⦿ Use it as an email address. Example: 509-IVANOVA@gmail.com
⦿ Put it in your email signature as a contact number (no one will forget it).
⦿ Freelancers: add it to your business cards to show your creativity in presenting yourself.
⦿ Add it to your VCF file so it’s included in your contact information.
3-pay plan available for all numbers.
Text us the number you want at
920-252-6657
(aka 920-B5BOOKS)
920-252-6657
AKA 920-B5BOOKS
