new hangouts

[ericizzy1]

im on the unlimited data plan $30 and have the unlimited voice $60. i would like to reduce my voice package cost, my question:
now , that hangouts has its dedicated dialer and integrated with google voice, can i port my cell number to google voice, and get a new dummy number just to keep using my verizon data/loser rate voice plan?

 

[SpookDroid]

Yup, you can. The new Hangouts Dialer will let you use your Google Voice number via VoIP, so if you have unlimited data, this is probably your best bet to reduce your voice package.

 

[ericizzy1]

Yup, you can. The new Hangouts Dialer will let you use your Google Voice number via VoIP, so if you have unlimited data, this is probably your best bet to reduce your voice package.

how do i do the port to google voice without jrisking my unlimited data plan?
thanks

 

[SpookDroid]

That, I'm afraid, I don't know. When you set Google Voice up it'll ask you to either pick a new number or use your existing one. As to what that means for your existing number, the help page (https://support.google.com/voice/answer/150640?hl=en) doesn't do much to shed some light on the issue. But I'm guessing that it shouldn't affect your current plan, you probably would just get a different number for it.

UPDATE: Nevermind. Porting your number DOES require you to cancel your existing contract... something you might not do if you're on a grandfathered unlimited data plan (plus you'd have to pay the termination fee).
https://support.google.com/voice/answer/1065667?hl=en

 

[dpham00]

You should be able to reinstate the account with a new number - now with unlimited data, not sure if they would let you. You can call and ask. If they say yes, document it in detail.

Sent from my LG G Pad 8.3

 

[ericizzy1]

there is got to be a way to do that, lets hope someone has done it in the past and can help.

 

[SpookDroid]

I've checked a bunch of sites and the recounts are the same: to get your current number ported, your contract must be terminated first (incurring, of course, in ETFs). Some have tried to get around it by adding a second line and then moving to a disposable phone and then trying to get that to Google Voice while the carrier has that number in limbo, but the story is always the same when the carrier cannot transfer the old number unless they cancel the contract first.

But you might get lucky, who knows. All you have to do is ask the carrier, right?

 

[ericizzy1]

I've checked a bunch of sites and the recounts are the same: to get your current number ported, your contract must be terminated first (incurring, of course, in ETFs). Some have tried to get around it by adding a second line and then moving to a disposable phone and then trying to get that to Google Voice while the carrier has that number in limbo, but the story is always the same when the carrier cannot transfer the old number unless they cancel the contract first.

But you might get lucky, who knows. All you have to do is ask the carrier, right?

Port number from VZW but keep service on new number?
what do you think about this way?

 

[SpookDroid]

Hmmm... sounds legit. You might want to try and ask a Verizon rep first, just don't tell them it's to use Google Voice, just tell them you want to keep your number on another company for your wife and get a new number with your current plan for yourself. Or something.

 

[dss2000]

Can you change the talk minutes in an unlimited data plan without losing unlimited?

 

[Mr. Toad]

Can you change the talk minutes in an unlimited data plan without losing unlimited?

Yes. Do it online.

 

[Eclipse2K]

Is there any way to get the number to show up? I've set it up and the calls show up as Unavailable. I won't be using it as a primary since I have unlimited minutes but it may be useful later.

Samsung Galaxy S5 (Verizon)