Can I have two phones on one line or provider?
August 28, 2024 12:48 PM Subscribe
I own an android moto g phone. Love it. I would like to have an identical phone with same number
for convenience reasons. One to keep upstairs in the home, and one downstairs. I'm not wonderful at keeping the phone on my person. Is this possible?
for convenience reasons. One to keep upstairs in the home, and one downstairs. I'm not wonderful at keeping the phone on my person. Is this possible?
My Google Voice number rings to two cells and one land line. If you want to keep your current number, port it to GV and get a new number on that phone to sit behind the GV number.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 1:44 PM on August 28 [3 favorites]
posted by JohnnyGunn at 1:44 PM on August 28 [3 favorites]
As another option, Panasonic sells cordless home phones that link to your mobile using Bluetooth pairing (the feature's called link2cell). You can pick up a 2 handset unit for around $50usd.
We have one, and it works pretty well.
posted by SteveInMaine at 6:37 PM on August 28 [2 favorites]
We have one, and it works pretty well.
posted by SteveInMaine at 6:37 PM on August 28 [2 favorites]
Generally speaking, phone companies will NOT allow more than 1 IMEI assigned to the same phone number. That is essentially "cloning". That means "no, you can't have two cell phones that have the same number".
You *can* have a number that "hunts" multiple lines, but that would necessitate you to have MULTIPLE phone lines, with added costs associated thereof. Basically, you call number A, and it rings numbers B and C successively (or simultaneously). These are usually corporate features, but nowadays a bit more affordable with VOIP providers like RingCentral and such, but still not free.
As others said, Panasonic have cordless handsets that you can put upstairs and downstairs, that essentially become extensions to your cellphone once paired properly. So you can answer your call from any handset that's close to you. However, you are limited to the cordless capabilities, not the phone's capabilities.
posted by kschang at 8:27 PM on August 28 [1 favorite]
You *can* have a number that "hunts" multiple lines, but that would necessitate you to have MULTIPLE phone lines, with added costs associated thereof. Basically, you call number A, and it rings numbers B and C successively (or simultaneously). These are usually corporate features, but nowadays a bit more affordable with VOIP providers like RingCentral and such, but still not free.
As others said, Panasonic have cordless handsets that you can put upstairs and downstairs, that essentially become extensions to your cellphone once paired properly. So you can answer your call from any handset that's close to you. However, you are limited to the cordless capabilities, not the phone's capabilities.
posted by kschang at 8:27 PM on August 28 [1 favorite]
I would add to my previous response, that my GV number also rings on a smart phone handset that is not currently associated with any cell service or sim or phone number. It connects to the internet via wifi. I use it at home for browsing and as a Alfred camera. I just got a call and realized it rang on that phone because I had Google Voice installed and logged in previously. I guess it works just as using a GV number on your PC. So, you don't even need two lines with a GV number, just two handsets.
Also, my T-Mobile service will ring on multiple devices, although I have never tried it. It is in the "Digits" app by TMUS.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 10:36 PM on August 28 [1 favorite]
Also, my T-Mobile service will ring on multiple devices, although I have never tried it. It is in the "Digits" app by TMUS.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 10:36 PM on August 28 [1 favorite]
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