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I'm currently using T-Mobile with an unlocked Galaxy Nexus (GSM version). The only feature that I currently use from T-Mobile is their data connection. For voic
by gst 15y ago
I'm currently using T-Mobile with an unlocked Galaxy Nexus (GSM version). The only feature that I currently use from T-Mobile is their data connection. For voice calls I'm using Google voice and Skype:
(1) With most of my friends I just use Skype for calls, as I have it running on my phone all the time.
(2) As fallback, my Google voice number has Jingle (Google Talk) forwarding enabled and on my phone there's a client that is able to accept Jingle calls. So I'm also reachable on a traditional phone number.
Disadvantage: Unfortunately both applications considerably decrease battery life.
Advantage: Skype voice quality is much better than regular phone calls. I don't need to use one specific endpoint device (my mobile phone), but can also use my laptop to receive calls. I can travel without having to give my new phone number to all my friends.
- pyre 15y agoThe other disadvantage: E911. I know that Skype explicitly states that it's not a replacement for a phone and can't be used for emergency calling. What about Google Voice? I would assume that it has the same restrictions.
- sliverstorm 15y agoFor now, all phones will handle E911 even without a SIM card. Eventually, when VOIP is the standard, E911 will transition.
- gst 15y agoI still have the standard Dialer in my application menu that I can use for such cases.
- ricky_rozay 15y agoI remember hearing about switching to voip when the 2nd gen ipod touch was getting popular, and i was intrigued enough to put off any handset upgrades on my tmobile account in order to stay out of contract in case this voip thing took off. In the 3 years since i have barely touched my mobile phone in favor of the ipod touch, but i keep the mobile for 911. i hope a fix for that comes up cuz even at the cheapest cell plan it is still a decent 50 bucks/month that i'd much rather throw at a mobile hotspot or data only plan
- daeken 15y agoIf you're in the US, then any phone you have has 911 service no matter whether you're subscribed to a plan or not. You can pop the SIM card out entirely and still call 911.
- pbhjpbhj 15y agoIn the UK I gather any mobile - even without a sim, even locked - can make emergency calls. I may be wrong but I think it's a European law?
- dmoy 15y agoThis is an awesome setup :) And at $30/month prepaid for 5GB with no contract is pretty nice as well. Only 100 minutes, but who needs minutes when you can do this.