Anonymous SIM / eSIM · Messaging

JMP.chat

JMP.

Website

jmp.chat

KYC

no KYC — XMPP-bridged phone-number leasing; signup is an XMPP account; no identity required.

Status

active

Fiat on-ramp

no

Payment

crypto, lightning, card

Jurisdiction

Canada (operator-disclosed)

Founded

2018

Open source

yes

Custodial

no

Last verified

Jan 1, 2026

Sources

2

Overview

Strengths

• Receives voice and SMS to a real phone number, delivered to your XMPP account.
• Crypto and Lightning payment accepted.
• Operator is open-source and runs a parallel XMPP server (Snikket Hosting).

Caveats

• Canada/U.S. number pool — number geography matters for some uses (banks, OTPs).
• Voice quality depends on XMPP-Jingle codecs.
• Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

Verdict

JMP.chat is the XMPP-native phone-number-leasing service. Useful when you specifically want a real US/CA number that doesn't bind to a SIM and that you can pay for in crypto.

FAQ

Does JMP.chat require KYC?

As of Jan 1, 2026, JMP.chat does not require KYC for normal use. XMPP-bridged phone-number leasing; signup is an XMPP account; no identity required.

What payment methods does JMP.chat accept?

JMP.chat accepts: crypto, lightning, card.

Where is JMP.chat based?

Operating jurisdiction listed as Canada (operator-disclosed). This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.

Sources

1. JMP.chat home · accessed Jan 1, 2026
2. KYCnot.me — JMP.chat entry · accessed Jan 1, 2026

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