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Second phone number just for SMS verification?

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  • 15-01-2021 8:21pm
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    runswithascript
    Registered Users Posts: 2,789 ✭✭✭


    I would like to set up a second Telegram account, one for online communities, another for people I know in real life, but this cannot be done without two unique phone numbers.

    I have a dual SIM phone, with an old work Vodafone number I took from an old job but I never used it so when I was warned it would expire/disconnect if I did not top it up I let that happen. I could reactivate it, or just order a SIM from Gomo or 48 but I would rather not have to pay to top up a SIM card every few months just so I do not lose access to Telegram.

    Are there any Irish mobile providers that actually will not disconnect you for not topping up, or do you have any experience using VOIP or any online SMS verification service online for this?


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    #2
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,164 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    There are a couple that will survive on €5/year last time I checked, hardly bank breaking. VOIP will probably cost more than this.


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    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users Posts: 13,990 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    Would a free account from

    https://www.freespeech.ie/home/index.html

    suffice?

    Might be worth trying to find out. ;)


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    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,754 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Johnboy1951 wrote: »
    Would a free account from

    https://www.freespeech.ie/home/index.html

    suffice?

    Might be worth trying to find out. ;)

    Wow that site hasn't changed in about 20 years!


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    Ten Pin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    AFAIK Freespeech free accounts only give an xxxxx@freespeech.ie address to use with a VOIP/SIP app so it won't be able to receive a standard verification SMS.

    A Lyca SIM is probably the easiest to get as they're available in Spar / Gala etc

    Does Telegram need ongoing SMS verification or just once at account set up?

    48 seems to only need one euro every 6 months.

    All the rest either need a top up every 6 months or need to be paid for up front.

    Tesco SIM costs 15e and stays active for up to 2 years.

    Vodafone SIM is free but needs 5e every 8 months for incoming service.


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