topic Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app in The Lounge

Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

faytruni — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:30:49 GMT

That would be a nice add to all PM customers!!

https://www.luckymobile.ca/support/plans-add-ons/Wi-Fi-Calling

Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

hairbag1 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:52:12 GMT

@faytruni wrote:
That would be a nice add to all PM customers!!
https://www.luckymobile.ca/support/plans-add-ons/Wi-Fi-Calling

Have a look at using free voip app such as TextNow. You get a free CDN number, you can call / text most any US and CDN number using wifi. There's free wifi in most library's, cafes, restaurants and motels...you might have to ask for their password. As an added benefit, it works while in US and Mex as well as Canada. Did I mention that it's free !! 😎

Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

walker1 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:54:37 GMT

@faytruni

If you download the VoIP Fongo app, you'll have most of that at your finger tips. And it'll work with data if you don't have wifi available for whatever reason.

Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

hTideGnow — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:58:35 GMT

Yes, TextNow and Fongo are good alternatives but it won't compare with a actual Talk & Text app from carrier, you can receive phone calls and text on the app, technically that almost like talk and text roaming worldwide.

from what I head Lucky has aware winning app. Bell willing to spending money on app but Telus not (Telus even killed Koodo app years ago )

Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

walker1 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:18:01 GMT

@hTideGnow

Too bad that APP has alot of limitations that Fongo doesn't have.

It's still acceptable though if your in a pinch. ☺️

Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

hTideGnow — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:29:38 GMT

@walker1 wrote:
@hTideGnow
Too bad that APP has alot of limitations that Fongo doesn't have.

..such as?

Fongo audio is horrible. TextNow is better

Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

Yummy — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:22:05 GMT

@hTideGnow wrote:
Yes, TextNow and Fongo are good alternatives but it won't compare with a actual Talk & Text app from carrier, you can receive phone calls and text on the app, technically that almost like talk and text roaming worldwide.

Interesting concept to have WiFi app to receive/place calls/SMS using your actual mobile number but through WiFi (If I understood correctly).

Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

walker1 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:30:18 GMT

@Yummy

To use Lucky wifi app, they'll give you another phone number to use that feature. Just like a VoIP Fongo phone number.

Fongo audio is perfect for me on all of my smartphones. You just need a good phone, in the first place. lol

Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

hTideGnow — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:36:16 GMT

@walker1 wrote:
@Yummy
To use Lucky wifi app, they'll give you another phone number to use that feature. Just like a VoIP Fongo phone number.
Fongo audio is perfect for me on all of my smartphones. You just need a good phone, in the first place. lol

Haha, I am using a good Samsung phone already.. for my Fongo, the other end always not really hear me well.

Lucky Wifi is another number?.So, it is just another Fongo/TextNow, then

Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

walker1 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:45:31 GMT

Yes, another VoIP number. So what's the use of the Lucky app then. No real benefits unless you are with them already ☺️. Oh, and the Lucky app, isn't like worldwide either.

Re: Wi-Fi Talk & Text app

hTideGnow — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:26:51 GMT

@walker1 wrote:
Yes, another VoIP number. So what's the use of the Lucky app then. No real benefits unless you are with them already ☺️. Oh, and the Lucky app, isn't like worldwide either.

Can non Lucky subscribers download and set it up?

Not worldwide? so, they have a Geolock in place and people cannot logon from outside of Canada (or USA?) They are smart, I thought it could be a replacement for Talk/Text roaming. I think they heard it and disable it so they can still sell roaming package 😞