How to get a US SIM card that works OUTSIDE US territory (global)?
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Google Fi should work. Or you can just get Google Voice and get it forwarded to the Google Hangouts app on your phone, no SIM card needed.
Sorry for hijacking the thread but can anyone recommend an online service for real (NOT Voip) phone numbers?
imagine something like this:
- I choose country of the phone number
- I prepay the number for a month or a year
- I use a payment method with no personal details (with card, crypto etc...)
- I get a number that will not be shared / used by someone else and that is accepted as a real number (not VOIP because many services from Instagram to Google can recognize virtual numbers)
- I'll be able to receive and send text messages through web interface, maybe mobile app; ideally also recieve calls
Basically I'm looking for a number that respects privacy and that can be used for various signups, verifications, 2FA...
eSIM looks interesting though it is supported only by new high-end phones. Google Fi plans also good especially if you travel a lot.
However neither fits exactly what I'd like.
imagine something like this:
- I choose country of the phone number
- I prepay the number for a month or a year
- I use a payment method with no personal details (with card, crypto etc...)
- I get a number that will not be shared / used by someone else and that is accepted as a real number (not VOIP because many services from Instagram to Google can recognize virtual numbers)
- I'll be able to receive and send text messages through web interface, maybe mobile app; ideally also recieve calls
Basically I'm looking for a number that respects privacy and that can be used for various signups, verifications, 2FA...
eSIM looks interesting though it is supported only by new high-end phones. Google Fi plans also good especially if you travel a lot.
However neither fits exactly what I'd like.
I stress out two times in bold letters that I am looking for NON-VOIP service and you spam with a Voip service.
You can try Tmobile e-sim if you have one of the latest iPhones. With the app is very easy to set up, I did it recently and I am outside the US. A bit pricey, like around 40-50 usd, but it is a legit sim phone. T-Mobile Prepaid eSIM app
I was just trying to help, whatever, the only option you have is to get a sim from somebody. In Ukraine sim cards are sold to anyone, no docs needed, you can buy them in supermarkets, your best bet is to find somebody from there and ask them to buy you a sim, it is like 1-2 USD in cost.
I have had zero issues with using Google Voice for 2FA. You receive the SMS as an email or in the mobile app. No SIM card or eSIM needed.
It's free. Worth a try at least.
It's free. Worth a try at least.
Thanks, now that is a much much better advice!!! The only thing missing is a good data plan that works abroad and that would be a dream.
Google Voice also sounds nice.
BTW, in Curacao it is not that hard to get a sim too, the only thing is, it is a pain in the bottom to recharge it.
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