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Many expatriates with US bank accounts use Voice for 2FA. Not anymore.
It is precisely because Google Voice is a Google property that I, as an expat, have taken great effort to keep my US phone number with my US carrier. Trusting Google with such an absolutely critical aspect of one's life is lunacy.
Years ago, I used Google Voice to receive text messages. Then Twilio came along and I switched to them. Much better.
Have you had any issues w/ not being able to use your Twillio number for 2FA?
Still a reminder that any Google services & features I rely on could be axed at any minute. It's been a couple of years that I've sworn off trying out any new Google Services. I used to look forward to their product releases, now I view them as a ticking liability where any time investments could be lost at their whims forcing you to scramble and find alternatives.
Wow, I was wondering why my 2FA wasn't arriving, and I had to use phone call to get my code. Thanks for sharing, Google didn't even bother telling me.
Curious why you don't have the Google Voice app installed? I also get an email with the text message content too edit: I got a 2FA code earlier today from Amazon so it's definitely working through the app on my phone and desktop (in case there was any confusion about that)
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Curious why you don't have the Google Voice app installed? I also get an email with the text message content too edit: I got a 2FA code earlier today from Amazon so it's definitely working through the app on my phone and desktop (in case there was any confusion about that)
So receiving texts still works with the app? Makes the cited "spam problem" reason for killing forwarding pretty weak.
This was about to become super inconvenient as I use my GV number for all online services, but just checked and was still able to receive 2FA notifications on GV App and Email so crisis is adverted for now. Still a reminder that any Google services & features I rely on could be axed at any minute. It's been a couple of years that I've sworn off trying out any new Google Services. I used to look forward to their produ…
Whats a good GV alternative? I dont mind paying for a service as well
Another mentioned on HN recently is https://www.unlistedmobile.com/
“Important: In light of spam causing potential issues with SMS forwarding, text message forwarding to linked numbers will stop on or after August 1."
Only appears in the English version of the notes. I have not tested if it still works on non US Google accounts. Is there still something like US vs non US Google accounts?