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- 04-20-2004, 11:42 AM #46David LGuest
Re: Two phone numbers, different carriers, same phone?
Richard <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I have service with a Canadian carrier. I am often in the US. At such
> times, I would like to use Verizon prepaid which I evaluated will be
> much more cost effective than hefty roaming charges. Verizon, as you
> probably know, have no issues with activating foreign ESNs. The
> StarTAC 7868W phone I have is compatible with both carriers for the
> basic if not all functions.
>
> Is it possible to have 2 unique numbers on the same phone with
> *different* carriers?
>
>
Although I appreciate the already tested dual NAM and call forward
solution...
Just to complicate things...isn't there a US roaming plan offered so
you can keep 1 phone and 1 number? I believe Verizon offers a Canadian
inclusive roaming plan for a flat monthly fee. Doesn't your Canadian
carrier offer the reverse, no roaming US plan? I suppose you want to
a US number for US callers though.
There are some 800# that can be programmed to allow calling from
canada as well as the US.
There's also some calling services (Names escape me) that offer
programable follow me 800# service. IIRC the caller dials an 800# and
then the service forwards the call to any number the user selects.
Sorry for the vague details, since I haven't used this service, just
suggesting a possible solution that doesn't rely upon the
handset/cellular system as the central switching point.
FWIW A friend in the telecom business just told me about bigzoo.com
offering something like 1.9 cents per minute to canada, using a local
access number, otherwise it's 3.9.
-----
David
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- 04-20-2004, 11:42 AM #47David LGuest
Re: Two phone numbers, different carriers, same phone?
Richard <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I have service with a Canadian carrier. I am often in the US. At such
> times, I would like to use Verizon prepaid which I evaluated will be
> much more cost effective than hefty roaming charges. Verizon, as you
> probably know, have no issues with activating foreign ESNs. The
> StarTAC 7868W phone I have is compatible with both carriers for the
> basic if not all functions.
>
> Is it possible to have 2 unique numbers on the same phone with
> *different* carriers?
>
>
Although I appreciate the already tested dual NAM and call forward
solution...
Just to complicate things...isn't there a US roaming plan offered so
you can keep 1 phone and 1 number? I believe Verizon offers a Canadian
inclusive roaming plan for a flat monthly fee. Doesn't your Canadian
carrier offer the reverse, no roaming US plan? I suppose you want to
a US number for US callers though.
There are some 800# that can be programmed to allow calling from
canada as well as the US.
There's also some calling services (Names escape me) that offer
programable follow me 800# service. IIRC the caller dials an 800# and
then the service forwards the call to any number the user selects.
Sorry for the vague details, since I haven't used this service, just
suggesting a possible solution that doesn't rely upon the
handset/cellular system as the central switching point.
FWIW A friend in the telecom business just told me about bigzoo.com
offering something like 1.9 cents per minute to canada, using a local
access number, otherwise it's 3.9.
-----
David
- 04-20-2004, 02:24 PM #48Steven J SobolGuest
Re: Two phone numbers, different carriers, same phone?
In alt.cellular.verizon David L <[email protected]> wrote:
> Just to complicate things...isn't there a US roaming plan offered so
> you can keep 1 phone and 1 number? I believe Verizon offers a Canadian
> inclusive roaming plan for a flat monthly fee. Doesn't your Canadian
> carrier offer the reverse, no roaming US plan? I suppose you want to
> a US number for US callers though.
North America's Choice is US+Mexico+Canada. There may still be a $10/month or
$20/month Canada calling option on National Single-Rate, too.
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- 04-20-2004, 02:24 PM #49Steven J SobolGuest
Re: Two phone numbers, different carriers, same phone?
In alt.cellular.verizon David L <[email protected]> wrote:
> Just to complicate things...isn't there a US roaming plan offered so
> you can keep 1 phone and 1 number? I believe Verizon offers a Canadian
> inclusive roaming plan for a flat monthly fee. Doesn't your Canadian
> carrier offer the reverse, no roaming US plan? I suppose you want to
> a US number for US callers though.
North America's Choice is US+Mexico+Canada. There may still be a $10/month or
$20/month Canada calling option on National Single-Rate, too.
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- 04-20-2004, 02:24 PM #50Steven J SobolGuest
Re: Two phone numbers, different carriers, same phone?
In alt.cellular.verizon David L <[email protected]> wrote:
> Just to complicate things...isn't there a US roaming plan offered so
> you can keep 1 phone and 1 number? I believe Verizon offers a Canadian
> inclusive roaming plan for a flat monthly fee. Doesn't your Canadian
> carrier offer the reverse, no roaming US plan? I suppose you want to
> a US number for US callers though.
North America's Choice is US+Mexico+Canada. There may still be a $10/month or
$20/month Canada calling option on National Single-Rate, too.
--
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Steven J. Sobol, Geek In Charge / 888.480.4NET (4638) / [email protected]
Domain Names, $9.95/yr, 24x7 service: http://DomainNames.JustThe.net/
"someone once called me a sofa, but i didn't feel compelled to rush out and buy
slip covers." -adam brower * Hiroshima '45, Chernobyl '86, Windows 98/2000/2003
- 04-20-2004, 02:24 PM #51Steven J SobolGuest
Re: Two phone numbers, different carriers, same phone?
In alt.cellular.verizon David L <[email protected]> wrote:
> Just to complicate things...isn't there a US roaming plan offered so
> you can keep 1 phone and 1 number? I believe Verizon offers a Canadian
> inclusive roaming plan for a flat monthly fee. Doesn't your Canadian
> carrier offer the reverse, no roaming US plan? I suppose you want to
> a US number for US callers though.
North America's Choice is US+Mexico+Canada. There may still be a $10/month or
$20/month Canada calling option on National Single-Rate, too.
--
JustThe.net Internet & New Media Services, Apple Valley, CA PGP: 0xE3AE35ED
Steven J. Sobol, Geek In Charge / 888.480.4NET (4638) / [email protected]
Domain Names, $9.95/yr, 24x7 service: http://DomainNames.JustThe.net/
"someone once called me a sofa, but i didn't feel compelled to rush out and buy
slip covers." -adam brower * Hiroshima '45, Chernobyl '86, Windows 98/2000/2003
- 04-20-2004, 03:56 PM #52RichardGuest
Re: Two phone numbers, different carriers, same phone?
On 20 Apr 2004 10:42:40 -0700, [email protected] (David L) wrote:
>inclusive roaming plan for a flat monthly fee. Doesn't your Canadian
>carrier offer the reverse, no roaming US plan? I suppose you want to
>a US number for US callers though.
3/4 major carriers in Canada charge more than $1/min to receive, an
extra to send. They make lots and lots on international roaming to
offer better alternatives. Of what no roaming US plans exist, they are
unappealing. Bell Mobility for example has a "Digital North America"
plan, non roaming og and ic calls, but rates are $80 CAD/mo with
surcharges and taxes factored in for only 200 minutes, $120 CAD fo 400
minutes, etc. I may be in the US frequently but that doesn't jusfity
these prices.
A US number would help for my American contacts. especailly if it was
a local one for them. So if I get Bell's Digital North America plan,
it would be okay for og calls notwithstanding the extremely high per
minute rate.
The "follow me" 800 number idea of yours is interesting and has many
possibilities. For example, it makes it easy for all my contacts
whereever they are or where I am in Canada and US to call me by having
one number that is toll free (for them). The 800 number fee would
replace the LD charges for CF-ing to my Verizon number. It only
remains to be seen if the cost-benefit ratio is in favour of this 800
service. Let us know if you recall the names of such services.
>There are some 800# that can be programmed to allow calling from
>canada as well as the US.
>
>There's also some calling services (Names escape me) that offer
>programable follow me 800# service. IIRC the caller dials an 800# and
>then the service forwards the call to any number the user selects.
>Sorry for the vague details, since I haven't used this service, just
>suggesting a possible solution that doesn't rely upon the
>handset/cellular system as the central switching point.
>
>FWIW A friend in the telecom business just told me about bigzoo.com
>offering something like 1.9 cents per minute to canada, using a local
>access number, otherwise it's 3.9.
- 04-20-2004, 03:56 PM #53RichardGuest
Re: Two phone numbers, different carriers, same phone?
On 20 Apr 2004 10:42:40 -0700, [email protected] (David L) wrote:
>inclusive roaming plan for a flat monthly fee. Doesn't your Canadian
>carrier offer the reverse, no roaming US plan? I suppose you want to
>a US number for US callers though.
3/4 major carriers in Canada charge more than $1/min to receive, an
extra to send. They make lots and lots on international roaming to
offer better alternatives. Of what no roaming US plans exist, they are
unappealing. Bell Mobility for example has a "Digital North America"
plan, non roaming og and ic calls, but rates are $80 CAD/mo with
surcharges and taxes factored in for only 200 minutes, $120 CAD fo 400
minutes, etc. I may be in the US frequently but that doesn't jusfity
these prices.
A US number would help for my American contacts. especailly if it was
a local one for them. So if I get Bell's Digital North America plan,
it would be okay for og calls notwithstanding the extremely high per
minute rate.
The "follow me" 800 number idea of yours is interesting and has many
possibilities. For example, it makes it easy for all my contacts
whereever they are or where I am in Canada and US to call me by having
one number that is toll free (for them). The 800 number fee would
replace the LD charges for CF-ing to my Verizon number. It only
remains to be seen if the cost-benefit ratio is in favour of this 800
service. Let us know if you recall the names of such services.
>There are some 800# that can be programmed to allow calling from
>canada as well as the US.
>
>There's also some calling services (Names escape me) that offer
>programable follow me 800# service. IIRC the caller dials an 800# and
>then the service forwards the call to any number the user selects.
>Sorry for the vague details, since I haven't used this service, just
>suggesting a possible solution that doesn't rely upon the
>handset/cellular system as the central switching point.
>
>FWIW A friend in the telecom business just told me about bigzoo.com
>offering something like 1.9 cents per minute to canada, using a local
>access number, otherwise it's 3.9.
- 04-20-2004, 03:56 PM #54RichardGuest
Re: Two phone numbers, different carriers, same phone?
On 20 Apr 2004 10:42:40 -0700, [email protected] (David L) wrote:
>inclusive roaming plan for a flat monthly fee. Doesn't your Canadian
>carrier offer the reverse, no roaming US plan? I suppose you want to
>a US number for US callers though.
3/4 major carriers in Canada charge more than $1/min to receive, an
extra to send. They make lots and lots on international roaming to
offer better alternatives. Of what no roaming US plans exist, they are
unappealing. Bell Mobility for example has a "Digital North America"
plan, non roaming og and ic calls, but rates are $80 CAD/mo with
surcharges and taxes factored in for only 200 minutes, $120 CAD fo 400
minutes, etc. I may be in the US frequently but that doesn't jusfity
these prices.
A US number would help for my American contacts. especailly if it was
a local one for them. So if I get Bell's Digital North America plan,
it would be okay for og calls notwithstanding the extremely high per
minute rate.
The "follow me" 800 number idea of yours is interesting and has many
possibilities. For example, it makes it easy for all my contacts
whereever they are or where I am in Canada and US to call me by having
one number that is toll free (for them). The 800 number fee would
replace the LD charges for CF-ing to my Verizon number. It only
remains to be seen if the cost-benefit ratio is in favour of this 800
service. Let us know if you recall the names of such services.
>There are some 800# that can be programmed to allow calling from
>canada as well as the US.
>
>There's also some calling services (Names escape me) that offer
>programable follow me 800# service. IIRC the caller dials an 800# and
>then the service forwards the call to any number the user selects.
>Sorry for the vague details, since I haven't used this service, just
>suggesting a possible solution that doesn't rely upon the
>handset/cellular system as the central switching point.
>
>FWIW A friend in the telecom business just told me about bigzoo.com
>offering something like 1.9 cents per minute to canada, using a local
>access number, otherwise it's 3.9.
- 04-20-2004, 03:56 PM #55RichardGuest
Re: Two phone numbers, different carriers, same phone?
On 20 Apr 2004 10:42:40 -0700, [email protected] (David L) wrote:
>inclusive roaming plan for a flat monthly fee. Doesn't your Canadian
>carrier offer the reverse, no roaming US plan? I suppose you want to
>a US number for US callers though.
3/4 major carriers in Canada charge more than $1/min to receive, an
extra to send. They make lots and lots on international roaming to
offer better alternatives. Of what no roaming US plans exist, they are
unappealing. Bell Mobility for example has a "Digital North America"
plan, non roaming og and ic calls, but rates are $80 CAD/mo with
surcharges and taxes factored in for only 200 minutes, $120 CAD fo 400
minutes, etc. I may be in the US frequently but that doesn't jusfity
these prices.
A US number would help for my American contacts. especailly if it was
a local one for them. So if I get Bell's Digital North America plan,
it would be okay for og calls notwithstanding the extremely high per
minute rate.
The "follow me" 800 number idea of yours is interesting and has many
possibilities. For example, it makes it easy for all my contacts
whereever they are or where I am in Canada and US to call me by having
one number that is toll free (for them). The 800 number fee would
replace the LD charges for CF-ing to my Verizon number. It only
remains to be seen if the cost-benefit ratio is in favour of this 800
service. Let us know if you recall the names of such services.
>There are some 800# that can be programmed to allow calling from
>canada as well as the US.
>
>There's also some calling services (Names escape me) that offer
>programable follow me 800# service. IIRC the caller dials an 800# and
>then the service forwards the call to any number the user selects.
>Sorry for the vague details, since I haven't used this service, just
>suggesting a possible solution that doesn't rely upon the
>handset/cellular system as the central switching point.
>
>FWIW A friend in the telecom business just told me about bigzoo.com
>offering something like 1.9 cents per minute to canada, using a local
>access number, otherwise it's 3.9.
- 05-05-2004, 06:44 PM #56Casey DonovanGuest
Two phone numbers, same carrier, same phone?
On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 11:36:30 GMT, "Dr.wireMORE"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>The dr offers: Yes. This is exactly why some phones have dual-nam
>capability. Absolutely standard what you are asking to do.
>
>Setup nam1 with the carrier of your choice, setup nam 2 with the carrier of
>your choice. We've assumed that the phone technology is compatible with
>each provider, and also your comfortable that the namX that you've selected
>will ring your phone, and the namX that isn't active will go unanswered.
>
>I've done this many times, and with StarTAC's. Before there were national
>contracts, I'd have a local number on the west coast, and another local
>number on the east coast. And depending on where I was, I'd setup one phone
>number to call forward, and the other I'd pick up. It was very confusing at
>times, and most phones have this dual nam capability.
Sorry to tie into this thread long after it ended, but it touches on
my question:
Has the Dr., or anyone else, activated dual domestic NAM's on Verizon
recently?
I presently have two VZW accounts, one on a T-730, mostly used for
business, and one on a StarTac 7868. A couple of months ago, I tried
to move the StarTac number over to the T-730 as a second NAM, through
VZW Cust Serv on the phone. After the usual routine, I got the
answer, "my supervisor says we don't do two numbers on the same phone
any more". This is in the Houston area.
I'd still like to do it -- I don't need to be able to receive calls on
both numbers at the same time. If someone knows that VZW really does
still do windows, can you suggest a way to get past the next balky
(lazy) CSR?
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