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Skype closing down - US LLC - Need US number for banks - Ideas on providers?

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Hello!

I have been happily using Skype as my phone number for 2 US brick and mortar banks.

For 60$ a year, Skype gave me a US landline number. Any 2FA works as a breeze. None of the banks I currently use allow me to pick another option for 2FA: only SMS or calls (calls usually guarantee a better success rate, SMS to the Skype number appear to be less successful).

Now Microsoft announced they're taking down Skype, and the only guidance they give is: "contact your new carrier". So they (understandably) do not point me in the direction of any other carrier where I could migrate my number.

Do you know any providers where I could migrate the number?

I'd like to avoid purchasing a new one, and I'd prefer migrating it, as changing the details in 2 different banks is a bit of a hassle, especially as I'm not in the US right now nor do I plan to be there any time soon.

The provider should be reliable for 2FA with US banks. I need the landline for nothing else, really.

Thanks for your ideas!
 
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Thank you for the hint! Will I be able to activate the eSIM even if I don't set foot in the US? And you mention iphone, but I assume I'd be able to buy the eSIM for any device that is eSIM compatible, wouldn't I?
 
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Hi

there is a specific tmobile app for iphone for buying esim (prepaid tmobile), that will install the esim on the iphone and will create the monthly suscription, dont know if it is available for android. While I applied and put my US billing details and payment method I was using a VPS with US IP. You must use a US credit card. Ive being using it for 2-3 years with no problems, and paying with the Amex Platinum that give you back 10$ monthly on mobile services, so its free to have it.
 
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I have Tello and am not always in the US. couple of dollars a month. also there's a new service called popcorn - 70 a month inc international roaming and unlimited use
 
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US banks distinguish between real phone contracts and VoIP number. Many banks accept VoIP numbers but require ones for high security. E.g. Bank of America accepts any phone number and you can use it for security at login. But for Verified by Visa, you need a name registered number.

For VoIP, check Twilio, Zadarma, Plivo. It will cost about 2 USD per month.

It seems that there is a Twilio beta for CNAM:
https://www.twilio.com/docs/voice/brand-your-calls-using-cnam
Could be worth a try as got example Tello does not support CNAM:
https://tello.com/help_center/can-i-set-the-caller-id-name-to-one-of-my-choosing
Maybe worth a try to port your number to AT&T for CNAM and then to Tello etc.

A good read with details
https://security.stackexchange.com/...ite-verify-that-my-phone-number-belongs-to-me
 
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Kirito said:
How did you do that? Which URL did you use? Do I need a VPN?
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You don’t need a VPN.
See below the menu item to click.
You need to indicate your Skype number as account number and 0000 as PIN. Make sure you enter your address as per your Skype account.

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NB: you need to have an active Tello subscription. Your Tello number will change to the one you port in.
Remember to allow international roaming in the Tello settings, this is required also for WiFi calls.
 
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JohnnyDoe said:
You don’t need a VPN.
See below the menu item to click.
You need to indicate your Skype number as account number and 0000 as PIN. Make sure you enter your address as per your Skype account.

View attachment 8864

NB: you need to have an active Tello subscription. Your Tello number will change to the one you port in.
Remember to allow international roaming in the Tello settings, this is required also for WiFi calls.
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Tried getting a plan with them but they just refunded my order (after accepting it) with no explanation.
 
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rss said:
Tried getting a plan with them but they just refunded my order (after accepting it) with no explanation.
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They refund a payment if transacrion is considered as high risk. If you used a credit card from a different country that was your IP from, or if you used a credit card from a high risk country, that could happen.
 
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