[header] How to get a temporary cell phone number [title] Download a temporary number app onto your smartphone. [step] Download a phone app that will allow you to make phone calls and send text messages from new numbers. Many apps offer new numbers in virtually any area code, and let you " burn " the number when you're done using it. 
Once you do, anyone who calls the number will receive an " out of service " message. [substeps] For instance, download burner, a free app available for both android and iphone users.