Can my kids use WhatsApp on their tablets without a phone number?

[Participant]

Hi all

Bit confused about whether or not this is possible.

My kids have android tablets but no mobile phones. What are my options to let them call and message their friends on their tablets without a mobile phone?

 

[Participant]

Thanks all. My wife managed to link a WhatsApp business account to our home landline number, so they're using that.

Will bear the above ideas in mind too if it doesn't work out.