Q. What is the benefit of having a U.S. number? Q. What is the benefit of having a U.S. number? September 13, 2016 1111 People calling you from the United States will not have to pay international rates. Additionally, you can forward your current phone number and not miss any calls while you are in Israel. Tags iPhoneSIM CardSimple Phone 0 Newer Q. If I choose the U.S. number option, how do I forward my current number to the number you provide? View all posts Older Q. Will an Unlimited Israel SIM card work with Virgin Mobile (Sprint)?