Going completely VOIP, is it possible?

[MikeyB]

I'm getting a nexus one and am wondering if it is possible to go completely voip? As in, get a new number, have all my calls and text messages go through that new number, and never use my 'real' number for anything?

 

[CopyCat]

I can't see why not.

You'll always need to be on WiFi but it's possible. You can use Google Voice to make most calls and text messages on the phone and obviously data works over WiFi. Google Voice isn't free internationally though..so you''ll have to pay for that. Just get the phone unlocked and never sign up for a service with a cell carrier.

That said not sure if it would really be worth it

 

[MikeyB]

Here's the deal

My local regional carrier has a plan with unlimited 3g data and text, but only 200 talk minutes for $50. If I can use VOIP then I can use this super-cheap plan and never have to worry about minutes.

 

[CopyCat]

Sounds like a good plan to me, make sure that the Nexus One you get works properly with the 3G bands on that carrier though.

 

[darksonic]

Calling with Google Voice does not use 3G.

 

[darkhunter139]

Calling with google voice would use your minutes though right?

 

[Blue Fox]

With AT&T at least, you used to be able to get a plan with just data (which was $30 at the time), but I'm not sure if you still can with the newer data packages (though I presume you can).

 

[Wrench]

Its possible with an android phone and a data plan only. The google voice ap will. Use the 3g/4g or wifi to dial out through google voice. I've used this in building with no cell reception and a solid wifi connection.
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[Wrench]

You will have to have a cell number to tie to the google account though.
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