Cheapest way to get a Phone number

[1tolivesimply]

We are trying to set up a new business and would like to get a phone number to list on the website.
That number will most likely be forwarded to my cell phone, but I just don't want to have my own number on the website.
If it allows you to set up an IVR or similar, that would be even better.

I know about skype ($30/year), are there are any cheaper services?

Thanks!

[terran]

Pretty sure google voice still offers one for free.

[GetItRight]

Google voice. I believe you can use VOIP online or in a phone app and can forward to another number or even multiple numbers. Only catch is I'm not certain they will let you port the number away from them once you create one with them or port to them.

[Daley]

You get what you pay for, and Google Voice is no great bargain.

VOIP.ms offers DIDs, IVR, routing, "calling card" portal, extensions, SMS, the whole nine. Per minute billed inbound DIDs run $0.85-1.25/month on most exchanges with inbound calls costing $0.009-0.0125/minute (again, depending on the exchange), or a flat monthly fee of $4.25-6.00/month for 3500 minutes with the same exchange dependence for costs. Outbound US termination rates run $0.01/minute, and any call forwarding and "calling card" portal rates will be billed for both the inbound and outbound legs (obviously). All billing is in six-second increments. Probably the best choice and pricing for your needs.

LocalPhone has cheaper per minute rates and DIDs, but you lose built-in IVR support, reasonable SMS rates, and deal with a social dataminer.