Any recommendations for VoIP solutions?
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Context:
I love nostr:nprofile1qqsxp4fkwhc8mm5704mezrh6g35zmp7t2v338wnxhr6yf8tyj9ezj6cppamhxue69uhkumewwd68ytnrwgqjzamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3sxyhxxmm4de6x2unrd3hkx6mhd9ek2tnfduq3camnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwvajk26mfv9kjuum9wfmxjcm9wvz3cg74, but it gets expensive if you want to have a phone number or perhaps even rotate it once in a while..
Also, my understanding is that it's better for privacy to buy data from silent.link and to use VoIP for phone calls...
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Also curious, we never found a good solution for this. Another problem is that providers often block VPNs.
I know of one that takes BTC and has a phone calls and SMS option only for $5 a month. Unlimited talk and unlimited text messages. What I do for data is use regular data-only e-SIM options in fiat, skipping silent. While silent has its use case(s), it's pretty expensive, in my opinion. If you'd like a referral code for this one VoIP you can pay with onchain BTC or lightning, let me know! cc. nostr:npub1yay8e9sqk94jfgdlkpgeelj2t5ddsj2eu0xwt4kh4xw5ses2rauqnstrdv
You are right on that for many cases
Perhaps JMP.chat is an option. Does anyone have experience with it?
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### **1. JMP.chat (XMPP-based)**
- **Features**: Get a real phone number, SMS/MMS support, pay-per-minute calls to landlines/mobiles.
- **Payment**: Bitcoin via BTCPayServer (non-custodial, no KYC).
- **Cost**: $0.03/min for calls, $0.01/SMS + small monthly fee ($1.50).
- **Setup**: Requires XMPP client (e.g., Siskin, Conversations).
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### **2. Localphone**
- **Features**: Call 200+ countries, no subscription.
- **Payment**: Bitcoin via BitPay (check BitPay’s KYC thresholds; small amounts may bypass).
- **Cost**: Rates start at $0.01/min.
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### **3. VoIP.ms (SIP Provider)**
- **Features**: Pay-as-you-go SIP trunking for calls/SMS.
- **Payment**: Bitcoin accepted (account creation requires email/name, but minimal verification).
- **Setup**: Use apps like Linphone or Zoiper.
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### **4. Bitrefill (Indirect Option)**
- **Features**: Buy refills for services like Viber Out, Dingtone, or Lycamobile with Bitcoin.
- **Limitations**: Some services may require phone number verification.
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### **5. Self-Hosted Asterisk/PBX**
- **Advanced**: Host your own VoIP server (e.g., Asterisk) and pair with a Bitcoin-friendly SIP provider (e.g., Callcentric).
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### Privacy Tips:
- Use a **VPN** (e.g., Mullvad, accepts Bitcoin) to mask your IP.
- Pair with a **Bitcoin wallet** like Sparrow (CoinJoin support) for transaction privacy.
- For email signups, use **ProtonMail** or **CTemplar** (anonymous accounts via Tor).
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### Example Workflow with JMP.chat:
```bash
# 1. Install XMPP client (e.g., Siskin on iOS/Android)
# 2. Sign up at JMP.chat, pay via Bitcoin
# 3. Configure XMPP client with JMP credentials
# 4. Call/SMS directly from the app
```
Avoid services like Skype, Google Voice, or WhatsApp—they require phone numbers or KYC.
nostr:nprofile1qqszwjrujcqtz6ey5xlmq5vule996xkcf9v78n896mt6n82gvc9p77qpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumfva5hgtnfdupuywhu, I was able to get a phone number from JMP.chat in cheogram. I was able to receive an SMS with it in the app and I used it to place an outgoing call with android caller. However, incoming calls went straight to voicemail and outgoing calls didn't support the number I was trying to call.
Happy to show you how I set this up next week..
Payment with Bitcoin of course
