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Newbie Question, Getting Fongo Mobile Number

Postby little-star » 03/02/2021

I am interested in getting a Fongo Mobile Number on my existing phone with another service provider

    How can I get a Fongo Mobile number to use as a second number on my iPhone?, Do I need install to Fongo app or can I register online without app?
    Can I send and receive calls and text messages on the Fongo Mobile number
    How to port an existing number from a mobile service provider to Fongo
    Does Fongo Mobile number require a sim card?
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Re: Newbie Question, Getting Fongo Mobile Number

Postby Liptonbrisk » 03/03/2021

little-star wrote: Do I need install to Fongo app


Yes

Can I send and receive calls


Receiving calls is free. Placing calls to area codes within Canadian provinces is free.
Calls to numbers outside of Canadian provinces require the purchase of World Credits: https://account.fongo.com/calling/long-distance/.

You may also be able to earn World Credits in exchange for performing certain activities:
https://support.fongo.com/hc/en-us/articles/212436046. I forgot that option existed until you asked, actually.

and text messages on the Fongo Mobile number


Receiving texts is free. Sending texts to Fongo Mobile numbers is free. Sending texts to non-Fongo Mobile numbers isn't free. Visit https://www.fongo.com/ for pricing.

How to port an existing number from a mobile service provider to Fongo


Visit https://www.fongo.com/how-to-transfer-y ... -to-fongo/

The porting fee is $25+tax.

Does Fongo Mobile number require a sim card?


Fongo Mobile does not require a different sim card from the one you may already have.
The requirement is internet access.
Fongo Mobile requires that you have an active cellular data plan from any mobility provider if you are not connected to Wi-Fi.

Fongo Mobile is a SIP service with its servers located in Southern Ontario.
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Re: Newbie Question, Getting Fongo Mobile Number

Postby little-star » 03/03/2021

Liptonbrisk wrote:

Thanks for your quick reply

If I sign up for a new number and don't use very often, will this number get inactivated after a certain period?
Is there a monthly/annual fee to keep the number permanent?
Can I move this number from one phone to another (old iPhone to a new iPhone)
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Re: Newbie Question, Getting Fongo Mobile Number

Postby Liptonbrisk » 03/03/2021

little-star wrote:If I sign up for a new number and don't use very often, will this number get inactivated after a certain period?
Is there a monthly/annual fee to keep the number permanent?


Please visit https://support.fongo.com/hc/en-us/arti ... ion-Policy
If you port a phone number into Fongo Mobile, your account will not be deleted due to inactivity.

Can I move this number from one phone to another (old iPhone to a new iPhone)


Yes. You just need to install Fongo Mobile on the new iPhone and log into the app.

Also, visit https://support.fongo.com/hc/en-us/arti ... e-devices-.
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Re: Newbie Question, Getting Fongo Mobile Number

Postby little-star » 03/03/2021

Liptonbrisk wrote:
little-star wrote:
Please visit https://support.fongo.com/hc/en-us/arti ... ion-Policy
If you port a phone number into Fongo Mobile, your account will not be deleted due to inactivity.

Can I port a number from either Textnow or Talkatone?, I was using one of their number for sometime and doesn't want to loose that..
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Re: Newbie Question, Getting Fongo Mobile Number

Postby Liptonbrisk » 03/03/2021

The number has to be from one of these areas: https://support.fongo.com/hc/en-us/arti ... go-network

For Textnow, you need your account info, including the account PIN: https://bestcellular.com/textnow-wireless/
Possibly for free Textnow accounts, you may need to get Fongo support to contact Textnow: https://www.reddit.com/r/NoContract/com ... ee/fpkkdws
"I was told via TextNow chat that the new carrier needs to email directly to porting@textnow.com."

I've never dealt with Textnow, and I have no clue how their process works for getting account information or whether Textnow will try to block porting out from free accounts.

For Fongo Mobile porting instructions, visit https://www.fongo.com/how-to-transfer-y ... -to-fongo/

If you have further porting questions regarding Fongo Mobile, I suggest submitting a ticket: https://support.fongo.com/hc/en-us/requests/new. Choose "Port-In Inquiry" for the final issue type.
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Re: Newbie Question, Getting Fongo Mobile Number

Postby little-star » 03/05/2021

Thanks for your reply and help..!!
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Re: Newbie Question, Getting Fongo Mobile Number

Postby Liptonbrisk » 03/05/2021

You're welcome!
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Re: Newbie Question, Getting Fongo Mobile Number

Postby little-star » 03/21/2021

Liptonbrisk wrote:You're welcome!

I signed up for a Fongo mobile Number and happy do far with the service and features.
Now I have another phone and need a Fongo number.
Can I get another number in my name (same billing address)
Other mobile service providers offer multiple accounts, Does Fongo offer the same?
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Re: Newbie Question, Getting Fongo Mobile Number

Postby Liptonbrisk » 03/21/2021

I'm not sure what Fongo's acceptable use policy is with respect to multiple free accounts. For example, it appears as though having multiple free (non-ported or no SMS sub/world credit) accounts may make an account subject to deletion: https://support.fongo.com/hc/en-us/arti ... ion-Policy (see point #4).

A new account requires a different email address. And only one number is allowed per account. It is possible to have multiple (paid) accounts.

I’m pretty busy today. Should you require further information, or if no one else replies, you might want to consider submitting a ticket: https://support.fongo.com/hc/en-us/requests/new.
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