Phone Generator

Generates phone numbers in various formats.

Basic Usage

{
  "phone": {"gen": "phone"}
}

Output: Standard phone number (e.g., 555-123-4567)

Options

Option	Type	Description
format	string	Phone format type

Format Options

Format	Description	Example
default (or omitted)	Standard phone number	555-123-4567
international	International format	+1-555-123-4567
cell or mobile	Mobile phone	555-123-4567
extension	Phone extension	x1234

Examples

Standard Phone

{
  "phone": {"gen": "phone"}
}

International Format

{
  "phone": {"gen": "phone", "format": "international"}
}

Output: +1-555-123-4567

Mobile Phone

{
  "mobile": {"gen": "phone", "format": "cell"}
}

Extension

{
  "extension": {"gen": "phone", "format": "extension"}
}

Output: x1234

Common Patterns

Contact Information

{
  "contacts": {
    "count": 100,
    "item": {
      "id": {"gen": "uuid"},
      "name": {"gen": "name.fullName"},
      "phone": {"gen": "phone"},
      "mobile": {"gen": "phone", "format": "cell"},
      "email": {"gen": "internet.emailAddress"}
    }
  }
}

Business Directory

{
  "businesses": {
    "count": 50,
    "item": {
      "id": {"gen": "uuid"},
      "name": {"gen": "company.name"},
      "phone": {"gen": "phone"},
      "fax": {"gen": "phone"},
      "extension": {"gen": "phone", "format": "extension"}
    }
  }
}

User Profiles

{
  "users": {
    "count": 200,
    "item": {
      "id": {"gen": "uuid"},
      "name": {"gen": "name.fullName"},
      "email": {"gen": "internet.emailAddress"},
      "homePhone": {"gen": "phone"},
      "workPhone": {"gen": "phone"},
      "mobile": {"gen": "phone", "format": "mobile"}
    }
  }
}

Best Practices

1. Use Appropriate Format: Match format to use case
2. International for Global: Use international format for multi-country data
3. Mobile for Cells: Use cell/mobile format for mobile numbers
4. Multiple Numbers: Generate different types for realistic data

Next Steps

• Internet Generator - For emails and URLs
• Address Generator - For addresses
• Name Generator - For names