How do you store cell phone numbers in a database?

Question

With the age of text messages and things like that, what\'s a good way to store phone numbers in a database?

In the USA, text messages are handled by phone numbers b

Answer 1

I don't know if you have read these two questions, but they might help you a little.

• Phone Number Columns in a Database
• Is there a standard for storing normalized phone numbers in a database?

Perhaps it would be wise to store the type of number (landline, cell, fax) and/or the messages that can be received on it (voice, text, email). Note that in the US, it is also possible to send text messages to a phone via email, but I believe that is dependent on the carrier.