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Receiving Phone Calls On iPhone with Only a Data Plan

By Dave V, 29 August, 2013

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iOS and iPadOS
I'm considering buying an iPhone with only a data plan. Can I get a phone number at a low cost that people can use so I can still receive calls? I guess I'm thinking I'm wanting something like the Magic Jack for the iPhone.

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talk a ton

By Scott

8 years 10 months ago

this will work if you get a free google voice number and live in the US and or Canada. i use it with my iPad.

TalkaTone and Google Voice

By Dave V

8 years 10 months ago

In reply to talk a ton by Scott

If I use the TalkaTone and Google Voice combo, would someone wanting to phone me have to first dial an access number, or can they just dial a standard area code and phone number to reach me? Also, can the iPad's internal mic be used when you make or receive calls with the iPad, or do you have to use a headset mic?

Buying an iPhone only with data plan!!!!!

By MarkSARCH

8 years 10 months ago

In reply to talk a ton by Scott

I don't know why? But that I understand, only with Data Plam is the same thing iPhone-iPod-iPad The only way who makes the difference is the specific apps for each iOS device.

recieving calls on iPhone

By Isaac Hebert (not verified)

8 years 10 months ago

You can get viber witch allows you to call people all over the world.

Can't Get Google Voice Number In Canada

By Dave V

8 years 10 months ago

In reply to talk a ton by Scott

Not sure that the talkaTone solution will work for me, because I live in Canada and cannot get a Google voice number.

Skype out

By Scott Davert

8 years 10 months ago

Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team
Hi. If you get the Skype app, and then a Skype-in number along with Skype-out credit, you can do it that way. As long as you are signed in to Skype, anyone calling you should be able to ring you. I've never had a problem on my Skype account.

Would Skype Work when iPhone's Screen is Locked?

By Dave V

8 years 10 months ago

In reply to Skype out by Scott Davert

Would my iPhone ring when receiving calls through Skype, even if the screen is locked? Is it possible to be logged in all the time while your phone is on? Can you set up voicemail with Skype, and is there a caller ID feature? Thanks so much for the tip!!

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