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• The webpage discusses the difficulties of getting a virtual phone number for text/SMS verification when registering new online accounts when users are not in the US.
• A commenter recommends buying a prepaid SIM card from a gas station or similar location with cash. Another commenter notes that in their country, it is not possible to buy a SIM card without registering ID info, but purchasing one with cash from a shop is possible.
• Additional commenters recommend using subreddits dedicated to phone verification or virtual number services such as jmp.chat and smspva.com. Another service that one commenter uses is onlinesim.ru, which they rate 3.5/5 and mention that if the SMS doesn’t get through, the credit is reimbursed. The same commenter also notes that the service is only available in the US.
• For iPhone users, one commenter recommends the app MySudo and another recommends Burner for a second phone number. MySudo has a website that suggests it only works in the US or Canada, but the commenter mentions finding the app in their country’s iOS app store.
• Another commenter recommends the French service OnOff, which allows users to “generate disposable numbers and make/receive calls and SMS separately from your real number.” However, the service is not free or particularly cheap.
• Some commenters discuss virtual credit/debit cards, with one mentioning that they are interested in such cards but only US services are viable, and another recommending the US-based service privacy.com. One commenter notes that ProtonMail also has virtual cards.
• Other recommendations unrelated to virtual phone numbers include using protonmail.com for email and using a prepaid card service such as PaySafeCard.
• One comment notes that admins of login-based services have access to metadata on phone numbers submitted in the sign-up flow, and mentions the various ways that admins can deal with this information, such as blacklisting certain carriers or using reputation data.
• Finally, one commenter suggests that admins of sign-up services should include recommendations for virtual number services on their webpage.

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• The webpage is a post on the subreddit r/privacytoolsIO, titled “Is there a service for having a ‘virtual’ phone number, that redirects the SMS to your number and stuff like that?” posted 2 years ago.
• The post has 13 upvotes.
• The poster is seeking a virtual phone number service that redirects SMS to their number to make it easier to use messaging services.
• One user recommends the website freephonenum.com as a possible service to use.
• However, another user warns that many of these services have numbers that are often rejected by many platforms like Discord.
• Another user suggests using Google Voice, while acknowledging that some privacy advocates may frown on using it.
• However, another user tacitly endorses Google Voice, stating that they use it every day without any concern for privacy.
• One user recommends a service called VOIP.ms, which can forward SMS to email, and notes that it may be a viable alternative for virtual phone number needs.
• Another user recommends VoiceRules, a service that can provide virtual phone numbers and handle SMS using their app.
• Finally, one user offers the suggestion of using a burner phone for privacy purposes, cautioning that they do not trust any app or service that links to their real identity.

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• A Reddit user was asking for suggestions for virtual phone number provider services that work with messaging apps such as Telegram and WhatsApp.
• Another Reddit user recommended the website thenewoil.org/voip, which has information on VOIP providers.
• Another Reddit user mentioned that VOIP numbers don’t usually work for SMS verification, but there are a few options available, such as TextNow, which uses true mobile numbers without requiring a phone; Ultra Mobile PayGo, which is the least expensive traditional mobile option with a reliable carrier; one-off services like SMSReceiveFree or FelixMerchant; or SMS2Email services like ConxHub, which uses actual mobile numbers instead of VOIP.
• A Reddit user suggested using Tossable Digits, which offers unlimited person-to-person SMS and voicemail for $3.49 per number per month. However, they noted that forwarded calls are pay-as-you-go. This recommendation was met with agreement from other users.
• Another Reddit user suggested trying the app called PingMe, which they believe works for Telegram and WhatsApp.
• This recommendation was seconded by another Reddit user who mentioned that PingMe offers good prices and payment options, including crypto payments through crypto.com.
• Yet another Reddit user recommended the service provided by Hottelecom, citing satisfaction with the price policy and quality of numbers. They provided a link to Hottelecoms SMS service for Pakistani numbers.
• A Reddit user suggested using Burner or Dingtone as alternatives to Tossable Digits.
• Another Reddit user noted that it’s difficult to guarantee which phone numbers third-party apps like Telegram or WhatsApp will accept.
• They suggested trying to have the app send an SMS, waiting for the 60-second timer to count down, and then requesting a phone call. If that works, the user recommended trying Tossable Digits.

• A user is asking for virtual phone number apps for free on the r/androidapps subreddit.
• Some users recommend Google Voice as a good option for virtual phone numbers, and mention that it can be linked to an existing phone and phone number.
  • One user notes that Google Voice isn’t supported in every country yet.
  • Another user mentions that Google Voice is usually free in the US, but may charge for international calls.
  • A third user cites Hushed as a good option, though it is not free - they note it costs around $25 for a lifetime number.
• Other virtual phone number apps are suggested, including Talkatone and TextNow.
  • One user notes that Talkatone can be used for verification codes but requires premium.
  • Another user specifically uses TextNow.
• A user asks where they can get a virtual phone number from China in order to register on Weibo, and is open to paid or free options.

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• This webpage is a discussion thread on Reddit that was made 3 years ago in the r/digitalnomad subreddit.
• The thread is titled “Virtual USA phone number? What’s best?” and has 7 points.
• The purpose of the discussion is to find a USA phone number that can be used anywhere in the world and can be used for calls, SMS, and MMS messages, as well as receiving codes from banks and credit cards.
• Users are looking for a number that is 100% app-based, allows them to pick their own area code and phone number, and can be ported out if needed.
• One user recommends mySudo, which they say will tick all or nearly all of the necessary boxes.
• Other users discuss their own experiences with using virtual numbers, such as Google Voice, TextNow, and CloudSim.
• Some users mention that Google Voice may have issues receiving 2-factor authentication codes or MMS messages, but others say they’ve had success using the service in combination with other apps like Talkatone or Hangouts Dialer.
• TextNow is recommended by one user as a completely free option that meets all of the necessary requirements.
• Some users discuss potential privacy and security concerns with using certain app-based numbers, such as CloudSim, which includes embedded trackers like Google Firebase Analytics and Flurry Analytics.
• Users ask questions about the usability and feasibility of using virtual numbers in various situations, such as using a Thai SIM and needing a US number, or travelling to India and wanting to switch to a local number.
• Throughout the discussion, users provide feedback and suggestions to each other, but no clear consensus is reached on which app or service is the best option for a virtual USA phone number.

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• TossableDigits is a service that provides virtual phone numbers that can be used for forwarding calls and texts.
• Some Reddit users have discussed their experiences using TossableDigits while moving abroad and using it for 2FA with banks/investments.
• One user reported that TossableDigits worked with all of their banks/investment companies for 2FA.
• Another user mentioned that some institutions do not accept virtual (VOIP) numbers for 2FA, and suggested that confirming with your bank before porting your number to TossableDigits is a good idea.
• A few users recommended Google Voice as an alternative to TossableDigits, but noted that some banks/investment companies work with one service but not the other.
• One user recommended looking into RP, a different service that provides virtual phone numbers and calls.
• A user asked about the logistics of using TossableDigits, including whether their phones would need to be unlocked to port their number, whether TossableDigits is an app, and how to receive a text for 2FA from a bank with the service.
• Another user asked whether Tello, a service provider with a cheaper plan, could be an alternative to TossableDigits. This user also wondered whether US-based services might disconnect them after 1 year of living abroad.
• One user stated that they had ported their US numbers to TossableDigits and created two separate accounts on the service for themselves and their spouse.
• This user also mentioned that their phone needed to have some other connection, such as Wi-Fi or a cell phone with another sim card, for them to receive texts through TossableDigits.
• A few users discussed the difficulties of using 2FA with a phone number based in another country, and suggested that getting a local sim card or relying on Wi-Fi calling apps like Signal or WhatsApp might be useful.
• One user mentioned that some places that required 2FA might still allow a phone number already set up for 2FA (while cellular) to continue to work after it changes to VOIP.
• Another user noted that some countries block Wi-Fi calling or other similar services.
• Users commented on the need to confirm with individual banks/investment firms whether they allow virtual phone numbers for 2FA, and one user mentioned the importance of having a backup plan like a second virtual phone number or using a real phone number.
• One user recommended using an annual plan on a service like RP if planning to visit the US regularly.

• The website discusses the Tossable Digits service which provides users with a US phone number for $40/year to use for two-factor authentication and other purposes.
• It can forward SMS messages and voicemails as emails to the user, and supports short code SMS and 2FA for almost every company except Twitter (which has other options) and Wells Fargo (who have limited it to only Verizon/AT&T/T-Mobile/US Mobile customers).
• Tossable Digits also offers an app (which is not necessary) and a website, where users can access their messages, voicemails and manage their account.
• The CEO of Tossable Digits comments on the post and offers to answer any questions, and mentions that the service accepts incoming calls but may have connectivity issues with outbound calls.
• A user comments that they have been using the service and is mostly pleased with it, besides some lag issues.
• Another user suggests using a prepaid T-Mobile SIM and paying $3 a month to keep their number active, then using wifi calling to receive calls and texts over wifi, with the option to add a data plan when back in the US.
• A user asks how this would work if they have a local SIM in their phone, to which a reply suggests swapping the SIMs back and forth or using an older smartphone as their “US” phone.
• Other users discuss various issues related to SMS short codes, such as some companies not accepting verification texts from certain VoIP services like Tossable Digits.
• They mention businesses can decide if they will send SMS short codes to any number or only from numbers that are currently with certain carriers, and Wells Fargo has decided to only send 2FA codes and account updates to numbers currently registered with the big-4 US wireless carriers (excluding Tossable Digits).
• Users suggest other similar services to Tossable Digits, such as OpenPhone, which costs USD$10/month and works well except for some short code texts that do not work, but have mostly changed to using Google Authenticator.
• Tossable Digits responds positively to the user’s comment and offers to save them money.
• Other users discuss whether it is possible to port their US phone number to Google Fi or enable transfer on the TMoblie side instead, in order to use Google Voice.

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