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People using Fongo and a data plan only

BAL — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:42:05 GMT

Hi, I have a data plan only, using Fongo (for VoIP) on my iPhone (iOS). It seems that I can't send a text message using data only. If I try to send a text message to someone, I receive a message from 611 (PM) saying that I don't have a text service in my plan. If somebody (non iOS) send me a message, I receive the message from Fongo this time, saying that I should sign-up for Fongo text service to receive or send text messages.

Is there a way to (bypass everyting and) use data only for text messaging?

Thanks.

Re: People using Fongo and a data plan only

Luddite — Thu, 26 May 2016 00:20:57 GMT

iMessage can use data only, but you can only reach other Apple users.

Fongo requires a payment (about $2/mo) to send texts; incoming texts are free. There are other texting apps but none which will text to all cell phone numbers for free.

Re: People using Fongo and a data plan only

BAL — Thu, 26 May 2016 00:41:38 GMT

Thank you for the information. I did not realise that texting on Fongo was so cheap. In fact, they offer 6 months of unlimited texting for $10! Not bad! Thanks.

Re: People using Fongo and a data plan only

Luddite — Thu, 26 May 2016 00:45:01 GMT

You're welcome. With Fongo texting you can send a "Picture message" (actually an attachment) but not receive one.

Re: People using Fongo and a data plan only

ckl — Thu, 26 May 2016 16:32:43 GMT

The phone I setup to use data only and Fongo uses Hangouts for messaging. But, as @Luddite mentioned, you need to pay Fongo a monthly fee for traditional texting capabilities.

Re: People using Fongo and a data plan only

choia — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:59:25 GMT

Another voip option is Textnow which offers free texting (sending and receiving) and calling but you have to keep your texting active to keep your assigned number

Re: People using Fongo and a data plan only

Kayfun101 — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:40:42 GMT

Text now is the best used it wean I wanted to turn data off with my previous provider