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Old 04-28-2018, 01:51 PM
 
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I was trying to figure out if this plan makes any sense compared to just using Google Voice (for free). The only thing that I could come up with was that Google Voice requires you to have an existing phone line (cellular or landline) to set up, and Google Voice requires a 90 day period to change phone numbers.
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Old 04-28-2018, 02:05 PM
 
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The Google Voice existing line thing is easy to get around, just use someone's number that doesn't have GV to receive the confirmation code then in GV settings remove that number. We've gone years without any real cell number behind GV since we just use it for intl texting.
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Old 04-28-2018, 08:47 PM
 
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The Google Voice existing line thing is easy to get around, just use someone's number that doesn't have GV to receive the confirmation code then in GV settings remove that number.
I am trying to figure out what Wavenation is selling for the money. If I am not mistaken Google Voice used to charge $10 to change your phone number. While that would discourage a teen from changing his number too often, it means nothing to a drug dealer. Now they do it for free but there is a 90 day waiting period.

It is not clear what Wavenation's policy is about changing numbers.

Many years ago when Android phones were expensive I bought a wired phone that plugs into the USB port that I could use with Google Voice. Then when cheap Android phones were introduced by Tracfone, I simply bought a Tracfone and hooked it up to Google Voice even though the package said that the phone was being sold at a reduced price and was strictly for use with Tracfone.

It is possible that Wavenation is simply selling something for $4 a month to people who don't understand that it is free elsewhere. I am not precisely sure what you are getting when you buy Magic Jack or Vonage.
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