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Mobile Devices News & Discussion / Re: WiFi messaging

« Last post by Simon on Yesterday at 20:25:50 »

I don't know specifically about sending texts abroad, but if you don't want to use WhatsApp (which would have been my suggestion), maybe the Google Messages app might be worth a look?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging

Alternatively there's obviously the default SMS app on any device.  I presume you're looking for something that doesn't cost extra to message abroad?

I've heard the Telegram app is good, but I've no personal experience of it, and I believe the recipient would also need to have it installed. 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.telegram.messenger

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Mobile Devices News & Discussion / WiFi messaging

« Last post by peasblossom on Yesterday at 20:02:55 »

And it is specifically messaging I'm interested in. Is anyone aware of an Android app (NOT WhatsApp, please) that can be used for sending text messages abroad? Ideally I'd like one that doesn't require the other person to use the same app, but that might be tall order.

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IDNet Help / Re: Centrex vs UBOSS

« Last post by krysia on May 15, 2024, 16:47:54 »

That makes sense - hope it goes well!

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IDNet Help / Re: Centrex vs UBOSS

« Last post by Simon on May 15, 2024, 12:18:51 »

I think so. We have the IDNet-supplied V230x.  From what I've read, it's better to have a separate base station for the DECT phone so they don't compete with other gadgets using wifi.  So I wouldn't want to plug a DECT phone straight into the router.

I have the same router, and I'm planning to connect my Siemens Gigaset base station to it, as that's the reason I bought that router. 

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IDNet Help / Re: Centrex vs UBOSS

« Last post by krysia on May 15, 2024, 10:46:41 »

There is the additional option of doing away with any sort of voice package allied to your FTTP connection.  Instead you go to one of the independent VoIP suppliers, put their app on as many mobiles as you need and port your landline number to that supplier.  Do away with all of the phone paraphernalia in the house and then calls to your previous landline number will come to as many mobiles as are registered with the app (so you can answer your "house" phone even when you are away or out).  Provided you have a mobile signal at home you will continue to be able to make and receive calls on both mobile and "house" number in the event of a power cut (until the mobile mast dies when the backup battery there runs out of puff).

That would work well for someone who likes to use mobile phones, but I much prefer landlines!

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IDNet Help / Re: Centrex vs UBOSS

« Last post by krysia on May 15, 2024, 10:45:23 »

Do you have a router with an FXS port?

I think so. We have the IDNet-supplied V230x.  From what I've read, it's better to have a separate base station for the DECT phone so they don't compete with other gadgets using wifi.  So I wouldn't want to plug a DECT phone straight into the router.

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IDNet Help / Re: Centrex vs UBOSS

« Last post by Postal on May 15, 2024, 09:10:36 »

There is the additional option of doing away with any sort of voice package allied to your FTTP connection.  Instead you go to one of the independent VoIP suppliers, put their app on as many mobiles as you need and port your landline number to that supplier.  Do away with all of the phone paraphernalia in the house and then calls to your previous landline number will come to as many mobiles as are registered with the app (so you can answer your "house" phone even when you are away or out).  Provided you have a mobile signal at home you will continue to be able to make and receive calls on both mobile and "house" number in the event of a power cut (until the mobile mast dies when the backup battery there runs out of puff).

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IDNet Help / Re: Centrex vs UBOSS

« Last post by Simon on May 15, 2024, 00:25:12 »

Must admit I have considered getting a UPS, but it's not been top of the list of priorities.  We don't get an awful lot of power cuts around here, and if we do, it's usually minutes rather than hours.

I only wish our local water pumping station had a backup power supply, as every time there's a power cut, we also lose our water, until someone goes up there and restarts the thing.

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IDNet Help / Re: Centrex vs UBOSS

« Last post by armadillo on May 14, 2024, 23:56:15 »

The only downside, of course, is the loss of service should there be a power cut, but if you have cordless DECT phones, than they wouldn't work in a power cut anyway, so that's a bit of a moot point in my circumstances, but I can understand the concern for those that may use a Careline, or other equipment that relies on a PSTN line.

I power my router, ONT and PC on a UPS. It will support those in a power cut up to an hour or so. If the PC is off, it will do for several hours. I used to have my DECT phone station on it too. Now I have gone onto FTTP, I have ditched the phone though.

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IDNet Help / Re: Centrex vs UBOSS

« Last post by Simon on May 14, 2024, 20:17:43 »

Do you have a router with an FXS port?