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Best app for a second phone line/number
Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:23 pm
Posted on 4/15/25 at 7:23 pm
Anyone have suggestions for a good app for a second number? My cell phone is inundated with works texts and calls all day and all hours of the night from patients asking about their scripts. I’m only the marketing rep and I’m having trouble keeping up. I get 50+ calls and texts a day, even weekends, 3 am, etc. I need an app to use for business purposes only. Thanks!
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:17 pm to BeachDude022
Forewarning…I used Grasshopper and one other app I can’t recall for this purpose. They really weren’t very good and had a lot of limitations - caller ID doesn’t work, can’t send videos, some links and media wouldn’t send receive, etc.
By the time you pay up for extra features, it just makes more sense to have an entirely separate phone. If you have 2 iPhones with the same apple account, you can receive calls and text message for either number on both phones seamlessly. An extra iPhone line with the cheapest iPhone option doesn’t cost much.
By the time you pay up for extra features, it just makes more sense to have an entirely separate phone. If you have 2 iPhones with the same apple account, you can receive calls and text message for either number on both phones seamlessly. An extra iPhone line with the cheapest iPhone option doesn’t cost much.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 10:42 pm to BeachDude022
If you phone is eSIM capable, you can add another eSIM. The dual esims will have separate numbers and you can switch between them or make rules on when each is used.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 7:50 am to BeachDude022
Upvote for KT's suggestion. If you have T-mobile which work pays for, that's one eSIM you already have. You can add a second eSIM (line) from T-Mobile or Mint for your personal use to the same phone. You'll have to have some level of discipline to turn on the "Personal" focus, which can essentially mute work stuff (with some easy configuration.)
Posted on 4/16/25 at 7:59 am to BeachDude022
Is google voice still a thing?
Posted on 4/16/25 at 8:03 am to KTShoe
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If you phone is eSIM capable, you can add another eSIM. The dual esims will have separate numbers and you can switch between them or make rules on when each is used.
This is a solid option but one potential downside is many people claim that running two SIMs at the same time destroys battery life. I have no idea if it is just when the two sims are from different networks or what. In this situation, getting an eSIM from an MVNO on the same network as the primary service might be beneficial.
If the OP is T-Mobile network, Tello can do unlimited calls/texting for like $5/mo.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 10:53 am to notsince98
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This is a solid option but one potential downside is many people claim that running two SIMs at the same time destroys battery life. I have no idea if it is just when the two sims are from different networks or what. In this situation, getting an eSIM from an MVNO on the same network as the primary service might be beneficial.
I see no issue with running two sims in regard to battery life on an iphone 15. if you don't want a second work phone then get a second sim.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 11:48 am to broadhead
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I see no issue with running two sims in regard to battery life on an iphone 15. if you don't want a second work phone then get a second sim.
I just went and browsed the apple support forums and reddit and increased battery drain using 2 sims (either SIM cards or eSIM doesnt matter) is definitely a wide spread issue for iPhones in general. Everything, including articles out there, indicate it is due to maintaining two active cell network connections instead of one. I dont see any definitive quantification out there but lots of people saying they get 3-4 hours less battery life when two sims are active.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 1:39 pm to BeachDude022
You can do a RingCentral account then install the app. Then logout or mute the app after hours.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 2:51 pm to BeachDude022
Awesome, thanks for the suggestions and tips. 
I'll def check if my phone has another e-sim first before I do one of the apps. I think the phone at the office uses Ring Central, so that may be an option for me as well.
I'll def check if my phone has another e-sim first before I do one of the apps. I think the phone at the office uses Ring Central, so that may be an option for me as well. Posted on 4/16/25 at 3:06 pm to BeachDude022
I just checked and google voice is still a thing and it is completely free. It is completely web/app based and you can get a full fledged dedicated phone number with voicemail and texting. It takes about 2 minutes to get started if you have a gmail account already. In the app setting you can set "working hours" and it will automatically go to do not disturb outside those hours and send everyone to voicemail and silence text notifications.
It is a great service when you just need a disposable phone #.
It is a great service when you just need a disposable phone #.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 9:55 pm to BeachDude022
I use google voice for any website or people I don’t want to give my real #
Posted on 4/17/25 at 4:53 pm to BeachDude022
accidently double posted.
This post was edited on 4/17/25 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 4/17/25 at 4:53 pm to BeachDude022
You could use the second IMEI if your device has the option and just get another line through US Mobile. A way to get service for a month for free is pretty simple. US Mobile offers a 30-day free trial with 30GB of data and unlimited text and talk. The only catch is you have to port in a number.
The trick to do this is simple. Go to Google and use an account you have, then go to Google Voice. Opt in for a number, and it will require you to verify an existing number in order to get a new one. Use the number you already have, and once you finish, you'll end up with a new number. Now simply go to Google Voice settings and pay the $3 to unlock the number.
After that's done, go to US Mobile and sign up for the free trial, porting that Google Voice number into US Mobile. When you sign up, simply choose the option to activate with an eSIM. If you don't have eSIM, just opt for the physical SIM route, and it will take about three days. You can even do this every month if you use Privacy.com and a virtual card to sign up. US Mobile service is good and affordable for great speeds. If you need any help, reach out and ill walk you through anything
cctiger89@gmail.com.
and no i dont work for them or get anything. just helping ya
The trick to do this is simple. Go to Google and use an account you have, then go to Google Voice. Opt in for a number, and it will require you to verify an existing number in order to get a new one. Use the number you already have, and once you finish, you'll end up with a new number. Now simply go to Google Voice settings and pay the $3 to unlock the number.
After that's done, go to US Mobile and sign up for the free trial, porting that Google Voice number into US Mobile. When you sign up, simply choose the option to activate with an eSIM. If you don't have eSIM, just opt for the physical SIM route, and it will take about three days. You can even do this every month if you use Privacy.com and a virtual card to sign up. US Mobile service is good and affordable for great speeds. If you need any help, reach out and ill walk you through anything
cctiger89@gmail.com.
and no i dont work for them or get anything. just helping ya
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