so a buddy of mine has a phone from tmobile the htc sensation and it has the option of using wifi calling whitch apparently doesn't use minutes texts or anything on it is there a way that our phones can do that i have tried google voice but it still uses minutes any way for that to work on the bionic just curious???
Currently, T-Mobile is the only carrier around using Wifi calling (US, at least). It requires specific setup on the backbone and no one else has implimented this. I'm sure there are third party apps that will do something like this, but as far as a carrier-supported feature, you're out of luck.
oh ok so it is related to the actual network interface such as verizons 3g 4g while on a phone call?? i wish there was a way to use wifi only minutes i try google voice but it still uses minutes..
GrooveIP
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Still uses the act ual network so I believe it woukd still use my minutes
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Grooveip works with google voice to make 3g, 4g, and wifi calls. Doesn't use any minutes. Only data if calling over a network. A simple search in the Android market will tell all one needs to know.
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I also use grooveip. Works like a charm making calls through wifi using my Google voice number. I also have it on my wifi xoom and it works great as well.
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Ok ill give it a try
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I have NetTalk home VOIP which works great but an added bonus is their app which is on the Market, but you do have to have the Nettalk duo.
It allows outgoing free calls using 4g or WiFi (I think 3g works)but no incoming as of yet.
I found the voice quality to be very usable but it does have it's limitations.
When you call anyone it doesn't show your cell number but a number that is from Nettalk
Yeah i have that too not too bad for free but horriable quality
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i just bought the bionic and i was a little disapointed that google voice is not supported. i came from the incedible and ill be honest im addicted to google voice. i never want the verizon voicemail ever again. now my question was. its saying that its not supported by my carrier. but that doesnt make sense cause i placed some calls on my inc just a few min prior to purchasing the bionic. now i know what your thinking your going to say that i have a 4g phone now and it might not work on the extra "G". but in my area there is no 4g coverage yet. so im still rocking the 3g. any ideas?>
i saw another thread about this and think it will address your concern - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254244
My google voice works perfectly
Activate it in your Google Voice settings. It always says that this carrier does not support it when you activate in the app.
I believe its *72(googlevoice#)
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still a no go on getting google voice to work. i can make calls with either number. but cannot recieve phone calls. nor does the app work with listening to my voicemail. i can view it online, but not from the phone. how did you get yours to work. i tried the work around a few posts up to no avail. i never realized how much i use it until now that i cant lol
My google voice works great also.
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My google voice works great also.
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What did you do to get it to work? If you don't mind me asking. I installed the app and followed the instructions. I've done this on 5 other phone and never had this error before.
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What did you do to get it to work? If you don't mind me asking. I installed the app and followed the instructions. I've done this on 5 other phone and never had this error before.
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I wish i had some magical explanation but I don't. all I did was install the app and change my voice mail service to Google Voice in the phone settings.
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I wish i had some magical explanation but I don't. all I did was install the app and change my voice mail service to Google Voice in the phone settings.
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Ha ha your lucky then. I wish mine was that easy. The mystical Android was on your side
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Anyone have their google voice lag? It takes about 3-4 seconds from when I tap the icon to when the app launches. It seems to make my phone freeze during those 3-4 seconds.
anyone? anyone else have this issue?
Only thing different with my Bionic and GV is when I dial a internationial # with GV it no longers displays the Goggle # I am calling that then trans. the international # I am calling. Other then this works just like it did on my old OG droid
My message not picking up
I have had a moto droid and droid 2.no issues..
But.....when I set the google voicemail on my bionic im having issues. It was working fine until 3 weeks
incoming calls are going to a general voicemail box that says enter the number of the party you wish to contact.
If you enter my number it goes to my message.. But no one know numbers these days so I'm not getting any messages...
I have deactivated the account reactivated my account downloaded the software on my phone and I'm repeating the same issue please help.. I'm dying with visual voicemail ...
There's a few dialer codes you have to enter on an LTE device:
*72(xxxxxxxxxx)
*90(xxxxxxxxxx)
*92(xxxxxxxxxx)
where the X's are your Google phone number.
Give that a try and tell me what happens.
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anyone? anyone else have this issue?
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Yes, I too have the multisecond lag when GV tries to launch. And I did not have any issues installing and getting it to work.
Sometimes you may have to connect to a wifi to set up Google voice. I've had luck doing that when it said it wasn't supported by my carrier.
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Wait, the Google Voice configuration is supposed to work on Bionic? It said my voicemail configuration failed because it was not supported by my carrier. (Verizon)
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Mine works great and no delay, I set up my voicemail on my PC though and installed gv from titanium backup so all the data was there... Sorry I can't help
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Google Voice on my Bionic here. 5th phone I have had it on. Works like a dream. I don't mean to rub salt in your wound, just letting you know it is working as intended for some of us. I wish I could be of some help. I hope you get it resolved soon.
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GV lags when it starts to eat up more than 19mb of ram. If you don't use it that much, you'll never notice. I've just gotten to the point where I respond to my texts through gmail. No biggie, but still blows. Google needs to fix this ASAP!
I have an Atrix 2, btw. Just checking this forum to see if the Bionic shares the same issue's as the A2. Seeing as they have the same guts and all (minus the radio).
Title says it all. I activated my galaxy nexus today and everything works perfectly. However, my droid 3 still has a 3g connection. Wifi is off. Calls and texting doesn't work, but I'm using my droid 3 to post this. Anyone know why? My account isn't showing any other lines or data plans, either.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT, lol!
I've been using my Nexus 7 as a phone that only makes calls and texts. This way I don't receive any from it when I don't have a WiFi connection available. This also works really well because it saves the battery life of my Galaxy Nexus LTE.
Using TalkaTone and Google Voice this was very possible and very easy. You can also use GrooveIP, but I'm not using my $25 PS credit on that.
Since I'm always on WiFi w/ my N7 at home it's very convenient to be able to call on my tab. It is awesome texting from my N7!
I'm not going t go into great detail because if you're serious about this then head over to the GNex forum area and check out the massive thread on this subject.
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I've been using my Nexus 7 as a phone that only makes calls and texts. This way I don't receive any from it when I don't have a WiFi connection available. This also works really well because it saves the battery life of my Galaxy Nexus LTE.
Using TalkaTone and Google Voice this was very possible and very easy. You can also use GrooveIP, but I'm not using my $25 PS credit on that.
Since I'm always on WiFi w/ my N7 at home it's very convenient to be able to call on my tab. It is awesome texting from my N7!
I'm not going t go into great detail because if you're serious about this then head over to the GNex forum area and check out the massive thread on this subject.
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I tried calling from Google voice but I can't hear anything.
I don't even see a dialer.
How do you turn on speakerphone
Google Voice texting is working well though.
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You call using TalkaTone and text with G Voice.
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Where did you find a compatible talkatone?
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I tried calling from Google voice but I can't hear anything.
I don't even see a dialer.
How do you turn on speakerphone
Google Voice texting is working well though.
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How do you use gv texting I can't figure out out. I have it enables in settings, an I missing something?
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How do you use gv texting I can't figure out out. I have it enables in settings, an I missing something?
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you have to install the Google voice app, allow it access to your Google account. Once you open the voice affiliation due the first time you will be able to allow it access.
Then whenever you text/receive text you will see the notification...It's like chatting.
You have to have Google voice number previously for it to work.
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Groove IP lite is free. Works well with nexus 7.
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I'm going to assume because I am in tablet ui that they aren't compatible. I only Google Talk is available for me
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They are compatible for me
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I had to set my dpi back to 213 then clear store data and Google services. I'm good to go now. can I receive calls from talkatone on here or only my mobile phone?
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Try sipdroid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N24HCaxoqYU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I am so glad to read this. I had it setup on my Samsung 10.1 and want it to work on this one.
Thanks for the info. Also i used it for texting also i thought. Good program
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I am using GrooveIP and it works great.
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Groove IP works perfect for me. No longer will people think my G-Note is a big phone!!
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Groove IP lite is free. Works well with nexus 7.
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+1 for groove IP pro, works great and I use text+ gold for sending and receiving texts. Might have to have a different number for each app but it works.
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I depend on Google Voice + Groove IP + Verizon unlimited LTE on my smartphone. Glad to find out it's working fine so far on Nexus 7 WIFI tethered off of the smartphone.
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I depend on Google Voice + Groove IP + Verizon unlimited LTE on my smartphone. Glad to find out it's working fine so far on Nexus 7 WIFI tethered off of the smartphone.
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I second this!
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Google Voice and GrooveIP
I agree. I've been using GV and GrooveIP on my galaxy player for several months. I'm glad to see that this combo works even better on the Nexus 7.
+1 for GrooveIP
You can use it as a speakerphone, but with a headset it's fantastic. (as long as you have a solid internet connection)
On my other tablets I had to tweak the settings to make it usable, but on the N7 I have had no issues whatsoever using the default settings.
What is this about?
The Nexus 4 launched without WiFi Calling support for T-Mobile USA customers. I'm starting this bounty to encourage people to port this feature to the Nexus 4. It has been done in the past, and there are even claims that the N4 was being tested with WiFi Calling support before launch.
For more read this: http://t-mobile-coverage.t-mobile.com/4g-wireless-broadband-service?uid=Coverage_3
Why should you care about this?
WiFi Calling will give all T-Mobile USA customers who use the Nexus 4 the ability to use their T-Mobile phone number to make/receive calls and text messages over an active WiFi network. As well, post-paid T-Mobile customers could avoid using their minutes, if they are on a limited or pooling plan, while using WiFi Calling. Customers need to ensure they have the "Free WiFi Calling" SOC attached to their line and a valid 911 address on file. The 911 address requirement also applies to pre-paid T-Mobile USA customers.
How can you help?
Simply reply to this thread showing your support to have this awesome feature ported to the Nexus 4. Optionally, you can let us know how much you personally would be willing to put up to see T-Mobile WiFi Calling come to the Nexus 4. Personally, I am staking $50 for this feature; however, you can stake any amount you wish, or absolutely none at all. You being here and reading this is good enough for me. But if it is at all possible, please at least reply to this thread. The more exposure it gets, the better our chances our of getting it accomplished!
Presently, the bounty is valued at $1400. The value of the bounty changes frequently as more people enlist their support towards the completion of this project. So, please consider helping out the entire community by showing your support in this thread. Even if it doesn't affect you at all, there is a vast amount of people looking forward to using this feature as soon as possible.
Thank you!
- Korey N.
I don't yet have one. I would be willing to pay for it (around $20) though if I get one. The thing making me doubt getting it is the OTG issues. Might get one anyway.
I'd toss in $10 (not the richest guy) because I get don't service in my house.
T-Mobile isn't too terrible here where I live, but not having WiFi Calling is a disappointment when you trace to places without coverage
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WiFi Calling would be great :-/
$10
Guys, my suggestion is to use Vonage. Uses your number and doesn't use minutes from existing T-Mobile plan. Works over WiFi and 4G/3G
If you don't mind having another number, there's always Google Voice and VOIP.
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Back when I had T-Mobile, developers got Wi-Fi Calling working on the Nexus One and I think I had it on my Nexus S but root access was required because the kernel had to be modified. Don't know if getting it enabled without root would be possible.
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gagdude said:
Guys, my suggestion is to use Vonage. Uses your number and doesn't use minutes from existing T-Mobile plan. Works over WiFi and 4G/3G
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But why pay for something like Vonage if I could keep my number and have reliable service via WiFi for free with WiFi-Calling? (Free with my current plan)
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Back when I had T-Mobile, developers got Wi-Fi Calling working on the Nexus One and I think I had it on my Nexus S but root access was required because the kernel had to be modified. Don't know if getting it enabled without root would be possible
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I would root just for that :good:
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But why pay for something like Vonage if I could keep my number and have reliable service via WiFi for free with WiFi-Calling? (Free with my current plan)
I would root just for that :good:
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It's free. And like I said, let's you keep your number
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I meant with root too is fine
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So um... did anyone try out Vonage...?
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I rather stick to T-Mobile. Its cheaper for me
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Whosdaman said:
I rather stick to T-Mobile. Its cheaper for me
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Dang, common misconception
Vonage Mobile is a free app that uses your current number and calls out via 3G/4G or WiFi.
All free
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gagdude said:
Dang, common misconception
Vonage Mobile is a free app that uses your current number and calls out via 3G/4G or WiFi.
All free
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Ooo okay, hmm let me check it out
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Dang, common misconception
Vonage Mobile is a free app that uses your current number and calls out via 3G/4G or WiFi.
All free
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I looked at it.... it says its only free if the other person also has the vonage app. You have to buy minutes for regular calls
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I looked at it.... it says its only free if the other person also has the vonage app. You have to buy minutes for regular calls
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I made a call to my dad who doesn't have the Vonage app... it worked...
And I used it on an unactivated phone
Just checked the app info... yeah idk why it says they need the Vonage app, maybe they mean for picture messaging and texts?
Also Vonage has 3000 minutes a month, so maybe if you get more friends the 3000 minutes will be raised for free?
Probably just an issue with wording...
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My only question about Vonage's is when they call you will it go thru wifi! The only reason I want WiFi calling is because I get no reception in my house
I put up $10 for this bounty.
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My only question about Vonage's is when they call you will it go thru wifi! The only reason I want WiFi calling is because I get no reception in my house
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In your case, Vonage wouldn't be a solution because you can't receive calls with it.
See, a normal fix to this would be to reject the call then call them back with Vonage, but if you don't get service you won't even get the call.
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Hi. I was thinking if the Nexus 7 3G would be good as a replacement for my mobile phone. I have seen a few demos on youtube and obviously you would need a bluetooth hands free "In Ear" type, but what about whatsapp, sms messages, emails, etc does all this work well ?. Just interested to hear back from people. I think the battery would drain quick having to have data connected all the time as well as bluetooth for phone calls. Any feed back would be great. Thanks.
There is no way to use as a phone yet, as it cannot receive true mobile calls like a phone can. Read the thread on this in the N7 3g dev section. Sms is working. For whatsapp, look in the themes and apps section of this forum, as there are install instructions. All the info you are looking for is already well documented and readily available right here in the n7 forum.
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I just got myself a refurbed N7 on it's way... looking to do similar, but just for wifi.
From what I understand, since google voice and chat can pretty much replace a phone completely on my PC, I assume you should be able to do the same on a N7?
I tried to get google chat to work as a phone on my EEpad trandformer, but for that device there are serious hacks involved to get there.
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I just got myself a refurbed N7 on it's way... looking to do similar, but just for wifi.
From what I understand, since google voice and chat can pretty much replace a phone completely on my PC, I assume you should be able to do the same on a N7?
I tried to get google chat to work as a phone on my EEpad trandformer, but for that device there are serious hacks involved to get there.
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Google Voice and Groove IP are a great combination
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Google Voice and Groove IP are a great combination
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That what I use. Works as a phone perfectly.
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for whatsapp, use your n7 and go to the whatsapp website and download directly from there ~ It works for my n7 ^^.
I was hoping to user my T-Mobile sim with Vonage Mobile until I found out T-Mobile block data for this device (for prepaid sim). I will have to try Go Smart next month to see TMobile also block it through that. I don't want to use Straight Talk due to their throttling.
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I use Viber instead of WhatsApp
Since not everyone is happy using non-free apps, I instead use Viber on my N7.
Just as with WhatsApp, you have to go to their website to download the apk, since it is marked as incompatible in the Play Store. Also, you can not have it active on your mobile and your N7 at the same time. Which is the same as with WhatsApp.
I also couple Viber with MightyText, so any regular SMS I get on my mobile, I can respond to on the N7. Of course, I can also send new SMS from the MightyText app on the N7, or from my computer.
Been there, done that.
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She has said it, And you said it again.
I'm using both Viber and Whatsapp, great apps.
Skype works great, GVoice too.
Try TU Go... for O2 UK only. I use it on wifi
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What is everyone's opinion on how the call quality is using 3g I have good and bad.. a lot of echo problems and such? BC I have thinking of doing this as well but I was considering the n4
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It depend on the app you use. I use Vonage and I don't get echo issues like with Google Voice's clients.
Also I just sucked it up and go with the T-Mobile Mobile Broadband $35/month for 3.5GB. Will just disable data on my Galaxy Nexus since I only use it to make calls now. But I also found tethering 3G from the Galaxy Nexus to the Nexus 7 with the screen off doesn't use up much battery and can go for hours.
But can't you only call people that have vonage as well? I don't of anybody really that I would that has that... so it wouldn't be effective
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But can't you only call people that have vonage as well? I don't of anybody really that I would that has that... so it wouldn't be effective
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I think PlayStore doesn't let you download Vonage on the Nexus 7, you'll have to download it from a phone then sideload it on the Nexus 7.
Using Vonage, can make free outgoing call within USA and Canada, it will use your actual phone number you activate the app with. It however do not receive incoming calls, unless the other side is also using Vonage.
Since the Nexus 7 do not have phone feature, when you activate Vonage on it, don't put in the "mobile number of your Nexus 7 sim card", put in your regular phone number, when you make outgoing calls it will display that number you activate it with to otherside, that way people can call you back to your phone.
Or if you want to receive incoming calls via Google Voice apps, then activate Vonage with your Google Voice number. I find that during activation process, when Vonage tries to sent an SMS text message with activation code to the Google Voice number, nothing will happen, but then you can select the option to receive the code via call, then shortly you will get a voice recording of the code if you log into your Google Voice account.
I like Vonage more because of better call quality and machines will recognize number inputs, which tend to fail through Google Voice's apps. Also Vonage allow free video calls now if both parties use Vonage app, though yet to be updated on iPhone version I think.
PS. You get $1 to your account when you invite someone and they download it through the link.
Line2 works great for texts and phone. It's only $9.99 a month.
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Line2 works great for texts and phone. It's only $9.99 a month.
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I used that before.
What setup do you use.
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Google Voice or Skype is very helpful to do the voice message.But for replacing the real phone, maybe we should expect the next generation supports phone calling just like the Asus padfone.
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I used that before.
What setup do you use.
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I have the wifi only nexus. I use a wifi mobile hotspot for Internet. Call quality is good. Texting works great as well.
I work in the middle east and use line2 to keep in touch with friends and family in the US.
I've used Google voice in the past but call quality is not as good as line2. Line2 is well worth the money.
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I have tried to do this but it didnt work to well