Re:Ask HN: Escape from TCR? Family Shared SMS
by abctx on Sunday October 27, 2024 @03:44AM
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I'd like to also add that you have the option to have SMS/MMS automatically forwarded to an email or phone number. You could potentially have all SMS/MMS forwarded to a shared email you have with your spouse. This will ensure you can receive and view the MMS's while still responding to/receiving texts or sending MMS via SIP.
I don't know how tech savvy you are, but they also have the ability to set up webhooks or callbacks. They also support SMPP
They have SIP support as well as an online SMS/MMS portal you can access from desktop or mobile. The only issue is they are still working on support to receive MMS by SIP protocol which might eliminate them from your consideration. You can send MMS by SIP currently though.
Phone number is only $0.85/month and then pay-per-usage of $0.0075/SMS and $0.02/MMS. Probably cheap enough to purchase a number to test it out to see if it will meet your needs. I've used them for years, have had no issues, and am happy with their service.
The only knock on using voip.ms is the initial setup is a little tedious and you need to understand the basics of how they are working with each part of the VOIP protocol. Their FAQs and guides are pretty well written to help you get set up.
I start with voip.ms and see if they meet my needs due to great customer service as well as low price and high stability. Then I look elsewhere if I need something voip.ms doesn't support.
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