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Good VoIP phone? and intl sms questions...
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Posted by: *TexMex*

Currently opening a new Verizon account and need a phone recommendation.

I need a phone that will allow me to call overseas and send/receive international sms from day one. VZW has a 90-day no-intl-allowed policy. Using a phone card would work, but texting is an important function I need to have access to. And a phone that handles voip programs like googletalk or skype would be great.

First off, are there any voip mobile programs that also support intl sms through a data connection (evdo/wifi)? I use skype mostly but the mobile version does not sms apparently.

I am looking at windows pdas or blackberry pearl. Does anyone have a really great combination of phone and service that they use for calling/txting overseas? Thank you!

Posted by: Amw3000

Well I cannot speak for txt messaging over voip but most nokia's do have SIP clients meaning you can use a voip provider that supports SIP. WM also has several SIP Clients. Very easy to setup...and really cheap for int calls. I only do it over wifi, im sure it would work with edge as well.

Posted by: RogerPodacter

he is on verizon, which means i dont think there are any phones that will do what he wants. i could be wrong though.

yes i use VOIP daily as well with nokia n series phones. they all have SIP VOIP calling built into the phone. very nice. thats the power of GSM i guess?