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Ok so I have been playing around with a few VOIP clients I have got a few to work but have still yet to find a GOOD company to work with. I know all of them claim "FREE INTERNET PONE CALLS TO US" but we all know that is BS.
I am looking for a good company to work with for calls ONLY from the US to the US. Looking to same some minute usage on my cell plan. THANKS

dtmcnamara said:
Ok so I have been playing around with a few VOIP clients I have got a few to work but have still yet to find a GOOD company to work with. I know all of them claim "FREE INTERNET PONE CALLS TO US" but we all know that is BS.
I am looking for a good company to work with for calls ONLY from the US to the US. Looking to same some minute usage on my cell plan. THANKS
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Try:
voipdiscount.com
sipdiscount.com
dialnow.com
www.voipwise.com
the fee is 10 Euro for 120 dayes I use it's grate.

thanks I will check them out tonight

[Q] Using Google Voice on an Unlimited Data Plan

I've looked at a couple of threads in many forums (including this one) and was contemplating on this idea for a while before I came here. If this question was asked, then pardon me for posting a repeated question.
I've recently been testing Google Voice on both my phone and computer. I got a Google number and was able to make a call directly on my computer to so many people on Gmail and Google Voice website (no apps), so I assume that Google Voice uses voip technology. If that's the case, is it possible to get an unlimited data plan without talk and/or text for a good low price and use Google Voice over it to save a couple of $$$? And if so, what would be the best carrier to use in the US?

Not sure where you can get them from.. But something like an iPad plan sounds right Just internet

MacaronyMax said:
Not sure where you can get them from.. But something like an iPad plan sounds right Just internet
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I'm looking for something closer to an android powered phone, or a wm6. If there's a good plan for one of those, then I'm all for it.

slicknessessity said:
I'm looking for something closer to an android powered phone, or a wm6. If there's a good plan for one of those, then I'm all for it.
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He meant taking out an iPad plan, without the iPad.
Like use the SI-- Oh you can't.
Damn MicroSIMs. If you can get an adapter, then there you go.
Otherwise, keep looking.

DanWilson said:
He meant taking out an iPad plan, without the iPad.
Like use the SI-- Oh you can't.
Damn MicroSIMs. If you can get an adapter, then there you go.
Otherwise, keep looking.
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I think that he really means....
Is there a App for Android or WP6+ (What I am looking for too) that will make calls with Google voice and not use any air time, only VOIP calls through google voice ?
Right now, in the US, Verizon still offers unlimited internet access, not like AT&T caps at 2gb...

DanWilson said:
He meant taking out an iPad plan, without the iPad.
Like use the SI-- Oh you can't.
Damn MicroSIMs. If you can get an adapter, then there you go.
Otherwise, keep looking.
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I did some searching and found that there are micro sim to sim adatpors. But the service only caps at 2GB. It may work, but I am a heavy data user. If there's any other plans out there that offers unlimited data for a good price, then I may just go with that.

DavidinCT said:
I think that he really means....
Is there a App for Android or WP6+ (What I am looking for too) that will make calls with Google voice and not use any air time, only VOIP calls through google voice ?
Right now, in the US, Verizon still offers unlimited internet access, not like AT&T caps at 2gb...
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If there is an app to do that, then that works too, but I'd rather still get rid of the air time service and go with an unlimited plan only to save a couple of bucks.

slicknessessity said:
If there is an app to do that, then that works too, but I'd rather still get rid of the air time service and go with an unlimited plan only to save a couple of bucks.
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I've looked into doing this same thing, but nobody in the US is eager to hand out data only plans. Additionally, Sprint is the only company (correct me if I'm wrong) that still has true, unlimited data, others have switched to a 5gig cap, which is still likely sufficient for your needs.
One way you might be able to get around it, and this may not be MORALLY sound, is to say you are hearing impaired and thus, aren't willing to pay for the voice portion of your plan.

booyakasha said:
One way you might be able to get around it, and this may not be MORALLY sound, is to say you are hearing impaired and thus, aren't willing to pay for the voice portion of your plan.
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Hmm. I could use this method for a family member of mine. He's hearing impaired, but he is on the internet a lot and he may be interested in that. I wonder if I can ask Sprint (or whom ever) if I can do that as well.
So many phone companies are getting rid of their unlimited data plan, so it's hard to find a good one. I heard that T-mobile has a reputation of having bad signal, but they have the no contract unlimited data plan for $50/mo, but given what I heard of their reputation, I'm not so sure it's worth it.

slicknessessity said:
Hmm. I could use this method for a family member of mine. He's hearing impaired, but he is on the internet a lot and he may be interested in that. I wonder if I can ask Sprint (or whom ever) if I can do that as well.
So many phone companies are getting rid of their unlimited data plan, so it's hard to find a good one. I heard that T-mobile has a reputation of having bad signal, but they have the no contract unlimited data plan for $50/mo, but given what I heard of their reputation, I'm not so sure it's worth it.
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Tmobile's signal strength varies. I am in Jersey City, New Jersey and their signal and speed is very good. However, the fifty dollar plan is for internet cards or usb dongles. They do have a $40 data and unlimited texting plan for the galaxy tab... I have both tmobile and sprint and tmo's hspa+ kicks sprints wimax butt
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AT&T'ers on 4G plan: do you hav the $20messaging plan?

Or do you use another mode?
Thanks.

Google voice, free and unlimited.
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$5 200 grandfathered plan.
Whatsapp for everything else.

You have to get a new number with google voice right?...

rockky said:
You have to get a new number with google voice right?...
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Or port your number to Google Voice.

Don't get how that works then (sorry¡)....how do I keep my ATT service if I port my number out?

rockky said:
Don't get how that works then (sorry¡)....how do I keep my ATT service if I port my number out?
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Google offers a service where you can port your existing number (from AT&T) to Google voice. I costs a small amount of money ($20 I think, somewhere around there anyway). What this means is that your existing AT&T number will now become your Google voice number, and you'll have a new AT&T number. From this, you can have Google voice forward all calls to your new AT&T number, and all your texts go through GV instead of AT&T (unless you want to give out your new AT&T number, but that's a hassle)
Now, if only there were a way to point your native messaging to GV instead of AT&T...
Does anyone know the messaging centre number for Google Voice?

Jade Eyed Wolf said:
Google offers a service where you can port your existing number (from AT&T) to Google voice. I costs a small amount of money ($20 I think, somewhere around there anyway). What this means is that your existing AT&T number will now become your Google voice number, and you'll have a new AT&T number. From this, you can have Google voice forward all calls to your new AT&T number, and all your texts go through GV instead of AT&T (unless you want to give out your new AT&T number, but that's a hassle)
Now, if only there were a way to point your native messaging to GV instead of AT&T...
Does anyone know the messaging centre number for Google Voice?
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Careful with porting. If you are porting a number that's under a contract, the port will trigger an ETF, which will a nasty surcharge to the simple $20 fee.

So when you port online (google voice)...you are automatically assigned a new ATT number....or do you have to contact ATT?
Thanks again

T-Mobile $30 Prepaid Plan Users Thread

This thread is for all users who have went with using T-mobiles Unlimited $30 plan with 100 minutes of talk time and 5G of monthly 4G usage.
First question: what VOIP programs you use to make and receive calls? What is the best combination free/paid apps?

I've been using this plan on my Galaxy S3 and will be using it on my Nexus 4 if it ever shows up. Great plan!

Groove ip works great when I'm home, but I'm still on my s3. I also played with spare phone voip and it seemed to work pretty well.

can you go into a tmobile store and get the micro sim for free if you're a current tmobile user? i ordered the micro sim online but dont think it's coming tomorrow when my n4 arrives

Vonage for VOIP
I downloaded the Vonage app, ** You do not need to sign up for vonage to use it ***
And I can make free calls to any number in the US for free.... It uses your current T-Mobile number for calls.
The quality of the call is amazing and it works remarkably well.

I use GrooveIP when I'm home on wifi. I tried it a few times on 3g/hspa+ and it didn't fare too well. I'll try it again with the Nexus 4's improved download speeds and see if it makes a difference.

ceejay83 said:
can you go into a tmobile store and get the micro sim for free if you're a current tmobile user? i ordered the micro sim online but dont think it's coming tomorrow when my n4 arrives
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I'm about to find the answer to that myself tomorrow. My N4 is arriving tomorrow too. I'll probably hit all the local stores and ask for a new sim for my new phone.
Back to the topic, I've been thinking of converting to the $30 plan too. How are the chances of also transferring over my current T-Mobile number over to the $30 plan? It's of great value to me to keep my old number.

aceo07 said:
I'm about to find the answer to that myself tomorrow. My N4 is arriving tomorrow too. I'll probably hit all the local stores and ask for a new sim for my new phone.
Back to the topic, I've been thinking of converting to the $30 plan too. How are the chances of also transferring over my current T-Mobile number over to the $30 plan? It's of great value to me to keep my old number.
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I know there's an eligibility checker for phone numbers on the T-Mobile site because I saw it when I was activating this new plan for my N4.

Esteef said:
I downloaded the Vonage app, ** You do not need to sign up for vonage to use it ***
And I can make free calls to any number in the US for free.... It uses your current T-Mobile number for calls.
The quality of the call is amazing and it works remarkably well.
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This app is way better than grooveip. Only tried on wifi so far and it's as clear as mobile network, plus it uses your number. And the best part...It's free!

msg125 said:
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This app is way better than grooveip. Only tried on wifi so far and it's as clear as mobile network, plus it uses your number. And the best part...It's free!
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So when you call someone it shows your number on their caller id ? (phone)

OmgitzFire said:
So when you call someone it shows your number on their caller id ? (phone)
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Yes, when you set it up, you enter your number and it sends you a text to verify that its your number. Then when you call someone it shows up as your mobile number on their caller id.

msg125 said:
Yes, when you set it up, you enter your number and it sends you a text to verify that its your number. Then when you call someone it shows up as your mobile number on their caller id.
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interdasting.
and this doesn't use up the allotted 100 minutes of the plan? i've been reading conflicting posts on whether or not these services use minutes.

I currently have $60 everything unlimited pre-paid with 2GB of data at HSPA+ speeds. While I can afford it, paying $30 a month would be even better. But is this plan for people that hardly ever talk on a phone or there is a way to get free incoming/outgoing calls ?
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dieselfatal said:
I currently have $60 everything unlimited pre-paid with 2GB of data at HSPA+ speeds. While I can afford it, paying $30 a month would be even better. But is this plan for people that hardly ever talk on a phone or there is a way to get free incoming/outgoing calls ?
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I use Google Talk with tapatalk, but as of now I have the 50$ plan with unlimited talk from my one s until I can get the 30$ kit, they wouldn't let me migrate from the unlimited down to the 30$ said I had to go to Walmart and do it or order online. Sux when you know a csr has the power to do something for you but won't. Wish I was a hot girl sometimes.
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asdf916 said:
interdasting.
and this doesn't use up the allotted 100 minutes of the plan? i've been reading conflicting posts on whether or not these services use minutes.
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No they don't use minutes, it uses data. Vonage only works for outgoing as far as I know and grooveip works for both. You have to set up groove with your google voice number and change a certain setting (can't remember which) or it will use minutes. When someone calls your google voice number it forwards to your phone.
I would recommend using vonage and calling people right back when they call because it's alot better quality.
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I use Google Talk with tapatalk, but as of now I have the 50$ plan with unlimited talk from my one s until I can get the 30$ kit, they wouldn't let me migrate from the unlimited down to the 30$ said I had to go to Walmart and do it or order online. Sux when you know a csr has the power to do something for you but won't. Wish I was a hot girl sometimes.
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Just get a new sim and activate it, then trasfer your number to the new account. I've heard people say they were able to transfer the funds too.
There is a great thread at SD that you can learn everything there is to know about this plan.
http://slickdeals.net/f/3377172-T-Mobile-com-Walmart-Prepaid-30-month-Unlim-Text-5GB-Data-100-Voice-Mins-New-Activation-Only

msg125 said:
No they don't use minutes, it uses data. Vonage only works for outgoing as far as I know and grooveip works for both. You have to set up groove with your google voice number and change a certain setting (can't remember which) or it will use minutes. When someone calls your google voice number it forwards to your phone.
I would recommend using vonage and calling people right back when they call because it's alot better quality.
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If you use your phone number to call out with vonage, I'm pretty sure it is going to use up your minutes. Similar to how dialing in/out works with Google Voice:
If you choose for your caller ID to be from your Google Voice number, then it uses minutes like you are talking to your Google Voice number, and
If you choose for your caller ID to be from your real phone number, then it uses minutes like you were calling them directly (because Google simply transfers the call when the person is reached).
This is widely known due to the fact that people used to put their Google Voice number as one of their family members so they could get unlimited calls to that number.
So, I personally would not trust the previous poster without checking myself first. no offense
Programs like GrooveIP skip your phone number entirely and route you directly to your Google Voice number so as not to use minutes.

thebest said:
If you use your phone number to call out with vonage, I'm pretty sure it is going to use up your minutes. Similar to how dialing in/out works with Google Voice:
If you choose for your caller ID to be from your Google Voice number, then it uses minutes like you are talking to your Google Voice number, and
If you choose for your caller ID to be from your real phone number, then it uses minutes like you were calling them directly (because Google simply transfers the call when the person is reached).
This is widely known due to the fact that people used to put their Google Voice number as one of their family members so they could get unlimited calls to that number.
So, I personally would not trust the previous poster without checking myself first. no offense
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I haven't even activated the phone yet because I'm waiting a case to get here. I was able to make calls no problem even without having service.

ceejay83 said:
can you go into a tmobile store and get the micro sim for free if you're a current tmobile user? i ordered the micro sim online but dont think it's coming tomorrow when my n4 arrives
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Currently have a 2 year contract and the $30 monthly 4G plan, was told that you dont always get the same coverage on prepaid than you do postpaid so I am currently testing it out. But I have not seen a difference yet. just have to wait for my Nexus 4 to come in and then cancel my postpaid plan.
I was able to get a free micro-sim from the tmobile store when I went. simply said when your phone arrives we can transfer everything over and if you decide you want to stick with the pre-paid we can switch your post-paid number over as well.

msg125 said:
I haven't even activated the phone yet because I'm waiting a case to get here. I was able to make calls no problem even without having service.
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Yes, if you use Vonage it does not use your minutes, same as GrooveIP, but....
I believe if you use Vonage with the phone number on your plan, then it will eat up your minutes.
I have yet to see any program that uses the phone number on your plan, without also using your minutes (T-mobile wifi calling uses your T-mobile phone number, and it also uses your minutes).
Correct me if I am wrong.

Vonage app doesn't use your minutes
Thank you guys for the Vonage app tip. Never came across it before. User interface is very usable and performance is great.
I still don't have the N4, only a few hours more , but I've had the $30 tmobile plan (100min + 5GB data) for a about a year now. I was forced to get a new number, couldn't transfer my old tmobile prepaid number.
Vonage app doesn't use your minutes. I installed it and allowed it to use my tmobile number (it auto detected it and sent an activation code over sms). I then made 2 calls one on wifi and another on 4G (currently have the galaxy exhibit 4G supports HSPA+ 14) quality was pretty good on both, considering grooveIP is unusable on it because of the weak processor, although Skype and G-Talk work fine. I had the same number of minutes remaining after the 2 calls as before. No minutes used.
The $30 plan works well for me because I use a little over 2GB of data a month, and rarely exceed the 100 minutes. And when I do it's only 10cents a minute. And no extra fees and taxes. Plus I pick up recharge cards online regularly at 5% off and no sales tax. It's a win win win situation

Voicemail?

What is the best visual voicemail app? Does Samsung offer one of its own?
I have a T-mobile s10.
I do know that there is the T-mobile visual voicemail, but it is crappy, ugly, and crashes a lot.
What are some recommendations?
Thanks

Google voice is tried and true

You have voicemail built into the dialer, you just need to activate Digits on your line (Install the Digits app, activate, then uninstall it). I MUCH rather use Google Voice though, especially because of the free voice to text.

entropism said:
You have voicemail built into the dialer, you just need to activate Digits on your line (Install the Digits app, activate, then uninstall it). I MUCH rather use Google Voice though, especially because of the free voice to text.
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I don't think that this is going to work at least for now. A month or so ago, I have read somewhere while looking for build in voice mail and digits support on S10, that T-Mobile units don't yet support digits(possibly voicemail too) built into the dialer. The future software update should take case of that. Few weeks ago I went to T-Mobile store and checked their S10 phones and couldn't make voicemail or digits settings to appear. I do know that S8 and other models did have it.

No, it works perfectly fine. Make sure digits is activated and you'll get it.
You just can't get it on the unlocked U1 version.

bkkzak said:
Google voice is tried and true
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Do you have to use the Google Voice phone number and does it cost anything?
I have a Verizon S10 but a prepaid SIM so they don't offer VVM with prepaid.
Thanks?

Throwinrocks said:
Do you have to use the Google Voice phone number and does it cost anything?
I have a Verizon S10 but a prepaid SIM so they don't offer VVM with prepaid.
Thanks?
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Nah. Essentially you just have your missed calls etc forwarded to your Google voice number. It works as a standalone voicemail service

bkkzak said:
Nah. Essentially you just have your missed calls etc forwarded to your Google voice number. It works as a standalone voicemail service
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So basically there's no free version of VVM for prepaid Verizon S10's?
Sucks to have to listen to all the voicemails just to get to the one you want to hear.
As much as I like Android it seems Android pushes people toward iPhones due to simplicity. My friends iPhone has VVM and transcribes the messages also.

Throwinrocks said:
So basically there's no free version of VVM for prepaid Verizon S10's?
Sucks to have to listen to all the voicemails just to get to the one you want to hear.
As much as I like Android it seems Android pushes people toward iPhones due to simplicity. My friends iPhone has VVM and transcribes the messages also.
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My Pixel 2 have VVM built in and also transcribes the message, the sad part is the person needs to speak English for it to do it correctly
Versions of Galaxy phones on T-Mobile prior to S10, did have built in VVM. I think T-Mo will or might bring it as an update in the future

That's odd. My Pixel 2 XL didn't have VVM but I use a prepaid Verizon SIM. Same with my S-10.
As far as T-Mobile goes that's not a viable option due to the small town I live in.
I can get VVM with Verizon if I go contract but the cheapest plan is like $55.00 + tax and you have to pay an extra $3.99 and you only get 3GB of data close to $75.00. With my prepaid it's $40.00 + tax about $45.00 and 12GB of data with carry over.

Throwinrocks said:
So basically there's no free version of VVM for prepaid Verizon S10's?
Sucks to have to listen to all the voicemails just to get to the one you want to hear.
As much as I like Android it seems Android pushes people toward iPhones due to simplicity. My friends iPhone has VVM and transcribes the messages also.
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It's a Verizon issue not s10/samsung/android. If you use the phone with another carrier that allows free VVM, it will work

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How do you get it to work without changing your number?
I searched everywhere and it shows no way to activate it without a Google Voice number
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No, it works perfectly fine. Make sure digits is activated and you'll get it.
You just can't get it on the unlocked U1 version.
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T- Mobile only. I tried to use it on my Verizon S-10 and it says number not a T-Mobile number
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It's a Verizon issue not s10/samsung/android. If you use the phone with another carrier that allows free VVM, it will work
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So Verizon does not offer VVM for people who own Android phones and use Verizon prepaid SIM cards per Verizon tech.
Thing is I don't live close to any other phone carriers that work in this rural community so it's Verizon or you can go with something like Tracfone that works but I think I'll pass since their data doesn't work in this area.
Thanks for the help everyone.

Throwinrocks said:
T- Mobile only. I tried to use it on my Verizon S-10 and it says number not a T-Mobile number
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I mean... Yeah. It's a T-Mobile service, and I replied to someone using a T-Mobile S10 on T-Mobile. Of course Verizon's S10 won't have Digits.

No problem. Posed the same question on another thread and replied to the wrong one.

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How do you get it to work without changing your number?
I searched everywhere
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Did you though?
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...oicemail-your-unlocked-android-phone-0183511/
https://twigby.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012115074-How-do-I-set-up-Google-Voice-
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-set-up-voicemail-on-google-voice
https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-google-voice-how-to-set-up-use
https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/23/...al-secondary-phone-number-voicemail-texts-sms
I literally typed "How to set up google voice?" into Google.

Read and tried 95% of what you posted. A lot works for the unlocked version but VZW wants to lock things down to where you pay for VVM.
I don't want 2 numbers and prefer it to be accessible by using VVM within the dialer

Then you haven't read or tried ANY of what was written, because Google Voice doesn't work like that. AT ALL. It has NOTHING to do with Verizon VVM. Verizon has no control over it. You don't need or use 2 numbers UNLESS YOU WANT TO. You're just asking the same question over and over, and ignoring what everyone is telling you because YOU don't want to hear it.

Are you okay? You seem to get upset easily and there's no need in you being an ass about the question I asked.
I tried it and couldn't get it to work and if that upsets you then unsubscribe and go ***** at you're wife or husband.
There's always one in the bunch and there you are. That one.
Enjoy your day.

entropism said:
You have voicemail built into the dialer, you just need to activate Digits on your line (Install the Digits app, activate, then uninstall it). I MUCH rather use Google Voice though, especially because of the free voice to text.
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Doesn't work.
Charkatak said:
I don't think that this is going to work at least for now. A month or so ago, I have read somewhere while looking for build in voice mail and digits support on S10, that T-Mobile units don't yet support digits(possibly voicemail too) built into the dialer. The future software update should take case of that. Few weeks ago I went to T-Mobile store and checked their S10 phones and couldn't make voicemail or digits settings to appear. I do know that S8 and other models did have it.
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This is correct.
entropism said:
No, it works perfectly fine. Make sure digits is activated and you'll get it.
You just can't get it on the unlocked U1 version.
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I have digits activated and it's null.