Skype is VOIP though. If you want a "proper" US number, you will need a US SIM. That's the only way to ensure a non-VOIP number. You can buy a second phone to put this SIM in if you don't have a dual-SIM phone. Most modern Androids are dual-SIM these days.
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U.S. Phone Number That is NOT VOIP??
Depends on your iPhone model . You can have dual sim with the newer models of iPhones as Apple explained here :
And it works too . My old iPhone XR has a UK SIM card + US eSim …Miesposa’s iPhone 13 has a Dominican SIM card and eSim from one other country.
Find wireless carriers and worldwide service providers that offer eSIM service on iPhone - Apple Support
An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a mobile data plan from your network provider without having to use a physical nano-SIM. Find out which wireless carriers in your country or region offer cellular plans on an eSIM, either activated by eSIM Carrier Activation, eSIM Quick...
DR is not on this list of wireless carriers that offer eSim technology…but I’m sure it will be soon seeing that Claro in other countries in Latin America are on board.
I will test drive 2FA on US eSim when I’m back in DR.
That’s not a bad idea. A simple second Cel phone. I am not giving up on my iPhone.
Thanks for this infoDepends on your iPhone model . You can have dual sim with the newer models of iPhones as Apple explained here :
And it works too . My old iPhone XR has a UK SIM card + US eSim …Miesposa’s iPhone 13 has a Dominican SIM card and eSim from one other country.
Find wireless carriers and worldwide service providers that offer eSIM service on iPhone - Apple Support
An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a mobile data plan from your network provider without having to use a physical nano-SIM. Find out which wireless carriers in your country or region offer cellular plans on an eSIM, either activated by eSIM Carrier Activation, eSIM Quick...support.apple.com
DR is not on this list of wireless carriers that offer eSim technology…but I’m sure it will be soon seeing that Claro in other countries in Latin America are on board.
I will test drive 2FA on US eSim when I’m back in DR.
I've been using a dual sim phone with T-Mobile and Claro for 4 years. The messages, such as bank verifications come through on my US T-Mobile number but data is only free on 2G which is close to useless.
If they ever allow free 3G international roaming it will be much more usable.
FYI - 2G is being discontinued in the US.
If they ever allow free 3G international roaming it will be much more usable.
FYI - 2G is being discontinued in the US.
lol.
Been there, done that.
For years I made the same mistake and English is my 1st language.
Gee.
Something in common with the King of Mangu?
Who knew?
For all the wordsmiths out there...something one shouldn't do with one's words.
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What ever happened to El Rey?
He just vanished to Boca Chica or Guandule.
OP: I have a great paid sub. with Skype: unlimited calling to the U.S. for $2.99 per month, almost free. But when I tried to obtain a Skype phone number, I was prevented.
Tell that to Samsung and Google. I've had many Samsung phones and while I won't claim without researching that they don't offer dual sims, they are not the better or feature phones, which are all single sim, which is industry standard. Same with Google both Nexus and Pixel.
Could you give some examples please of these fabulous dual sim android phones?
I'm going to venture a guess that they're not top tier and therefore not that popular. Any I've seen are not prominent in NA from major providers, not that some aren't great. I have a friend that swears by some of the "military-grade" toughened phones and many of those also have 2 or even 3 sims.
Buy Samsung Galaxy Dual Sim (Hybrid) Smartphones | Samsung AU
Looking for a Dual SIM phone? Drop SIM cards from different telco providers into a single phone and have them both active simultaneously.
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The best dual-SIM Android phones available
Want to use two different carriers at the same time? These are the best dual SIM Android phones that are currently available.
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I think that it may be the case that the models sold in the US are different to the models sold in other markets, and are less likely to have dual SIM.
Dual-SIM phones are amazing, but in the U.S., carriers hate them
You might need or want a dual-SIM phone, but in the United States, they are pretty rare. Here's why.
www.androidcentral.com
For example the OnePlus 10 which is a very popular top end Android phone has dual SIM in Europe and India but not in the US.
Would the Dual sim phone be any good for SMS unless you hsve "International" or "Wi-Fi calling" on it from the out of country company? I have a friend that uses a U.S.A. phone when here, his phone company has wi-fi calling. That may be your best option.
Too bad the company you deal with will not accept Google or VOIP numbers,
Too bad the company you deal with will not accept Google or VOIP numbers,
Buy Samsung Galaxy Dual Sim (Hybrid) Smartphones | Samsung AU
Looking for a Dual SIM phone? Drop SIM cards from different telco providers into a single phone and have them both active simultaneously.
The best dual-SIM Android phones available
Want to use two different carriers at the same time? These are the best dual SIM Android phones that are currently available.www.androidauthority.com
I think that it may be the case that the models sold in the US are different to the models sold in other markets, and are less likely to have dual SIM.
Dual-SIM phones are amazing, but in the U.S., carriers hate them
You might need or want a dual-SIM phone, but in the United States, they are pretty rare. Here's why.
For example the OnePlus 10 which is a very popular top end Android phone has dual SIM in Europe and India but not in the US.
IIRC, all of the models of OnePlus phones have dual sims. My current OnePlus 5 is the best phone I've owned. I like it so much I have a couple extra of them in my desk in case mine gets stolen.
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The 1 and the 2 I bought straight from OnePlus, the rest on EBAY. They are a totally unknown brand here in the DR.
Thanks. The NA market does not have access from most cell service providers for those Australian versions but of course, most will allow you to "bring your own phone" so if you could get one you could, theoretically, use one. My understanding is that most people get their cell phones on a monthly (2 year?) plan from their provider.
The OnePlus phones are supposed to be top-notch but they were also largely shunned in NA due to fears that the Chinese Gov't controls or influences the manufacturer and people are afraid of being monitored, etc... I have nothing against them but I was also thrilled with my Samsungs and Pixel phones.
The OnePlus phones are supposed to be top-notch but they were also largely shunned in NA due to fears that the Chinese Gov't controls or influences the manufacturer and people are afraid of being monitored, etc... I have nothing against them but I was also thrilled with my Samsungs and Pixel phones.