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I live in Canada, and I am figuring out a way to get a "registered" phone number from a cell company just for SMS verification texts. However, I am wanting to find out if there is a service that would do the same thing (and potentially cheaper: the lowest plan I found from a carrier is CAD$15/mo). I would be using it just for SMS verification texts (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).

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[–] shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Definitely checkout JMP Chat, they're actually based in Canada and offer super affordable alternative phone numbers. Using their Cheogram app even lets you incorporate it fully into your phone, so when you call, it'll ask which number you'd like to use for the call. Calling has limited minutes each month, but the overage charges are very reasonable. It comes with unlimited texting as well. They encrypt everything on their end and it's fully open source!

[–] darksiderbun@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Fongo World seems to be a weird but working option for me.

[–] Coldmoon@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Does anyone know of an American one?

[–] shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

JMP Chat works in the US even though they're based in Canada. I highly recommend the service, it's absolutely fantastic!