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Send and receive sms messages via an XMPP client. You can also make and receive phone calls.
JMP is a privacy-first telecommunications layer built on the federated Jabber/XMPP network. Rather than shipping a proprietary app with its own infrastructure, the service acts as a backend plug-in for Cheogram and compatible XMPP clients, turning any internet-connected device into a fully functional phone. For $4.99 USD per month, subscribers receive a genuine US or Canadian number capable of standard SMS, MMS group chats, picture messaging, voice calls, and voicemail transcription.
Because JMP runs over XMPP, it escapes the carrier lock-in that defines traditional mobile service. Users can operate multiple numbers from a single client, share access across small teams, and switch between phones, tablets, laptops, or self-hosted servers without porting hassles. The entire software stack is open source, inviting inspection and community modification.
JMP sits at KYC Tier L1 — completely anonymous. Sign-up is pseudonymous: no government ID, no name, no address, and no email address are required. The service scores 89/100 on privacy, reflecting a design philosophy that treats subscriber identity as unnecessary baggage.
New accounts must receive at least one inbound text from a human before they can originate messages or place calls. This anti-abuse gate is waived for ported numbers or referred users, and it does not prevent communication with JMP support.
JMP accepts four payment rails, ranked by privacy: Monero (XMR) for unlinkable settlement, Bitcoin (BTC) for pseudonymous on-chain or Lightning payments, conventional fiat methods, and physical cash. The Monero integration is particularly notable in 2026, as few telecom providers anywhere accept privacy coins natively.
The flat subscription rate is $4.99 per month. There are no published overage charges for standard usage, though heavy outbound calling or international routing may carry undisclosed per-minute fees. Users should verify current rates before committing to non-North American destinations. Number porting from existing US or Canadian carriers is supported after initial signup.
JMP is non-custodial in a telecom context: subscribers control their XMPP credentials and can host their own Jabber server if they distrust any third-party provider. The service itself does not hold private keys or message archives unless a user opts into centralized storage. Voicemails arrive as encrypted-in-transit audio files and text transcriptions, retrievable only by the authenticated XMPP client.
For advanced users, JMP offers optional SIP integration. Outbound calls can be placed through any SIP client, and inbound calls can be forwarded to a custom SIP URI. SMS and MMS do not traverse SIP, preserving those channels within the XMPP layer. Notably, JMP does not provide emergency services (911, 112, 999) over voice or SMS; the company directs users to rely on any available physical handset for emergency access.
JMP earns an 8/10 overall and a 73/100 trust score, reflecting solid operational history but limited transparency around corporate structure and infrastructure auditing. It is best suited for privacy purists, journalists, activists, crypto-native professionals, and small teams who need verifiable North American numbers without surrendering identity.
The service is not for users demanding seamless consumer apps or guaranteed emergency calling. XMPP clients like Cheogram Android, Conversations, Snikket, and Movim deliver excellent experiences for the technically inclined, but newcomers face a learning curve in configuring Jabber IDs and contact gateways. For those willing to climb that curve, JMP offers one of the cleanest separation points between real-world phone utility and personal identity available in 2026.
JMP is a pseudonymous, open-source telecom service that provisions real North American phone numbers over XMPP, letting users send texts and make calls without a physical SIM or identity verification.
Very good support. I managed to get one of my old numbers back since it was still connected to a third-party service I use.
JMP is ghost-grade telecom — send SMS and make calls via XMPP, no SIM, no carrier lock-in. Sovereign comms for builders who route through silence. 🛰️🕶️
Really good service. The support service is very active, they will help you right away. I tested XMR payment, everything works well. Of the minuses, only Canadian license plates, they talk about Europe, but it is difficult to buy them. You also need to understand that even if you bought a number for XMR, you are from the jurisdiction of Canada and all your conversations will be listened to and read SMS if necessary. I also find the process of buying a number difficult if you are a beginner.