Re: Turn iPad into phone?

2013-05-28 Thread Steve Matzura
It's not a case of why not just, it's a case of does this work, and if not, why not? On Mon, 27 May 2013 11:49:04 -0400, you wrote: No idea bout those two apps but why not just use Skype? Or even google voice with talkatone or GV Connect? A cellular iPad does have a phone number. At 11:38 AM

Re: Turn iPad into phone?

2013-05-27 Thread Kevin Barry
No idea bout those two apps but why not just use Skype? Or even google voice with talkatone or GV Connect? A cellular iPad does have a phone number. At 11:38 AM 5/27/2013, you wrote: I was talking with someone from Verizon Wireless just the other day, and they told me there are two apps for

RE: Turn iPad into phone?

2013-05-27 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
I'm guessing this only applies to iPads that have a cellular data plan, and not iPads only having WiFi. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 10:39 AM To: VIPhone Subject: Turn iPad into

Re: Turn iPad into phone?

2013-05-27 Thread Richard Turner
I am going to try out a device/service that will allow a mobile wifi hotspot for up to 8 devices, including the Apple devices, laptops, etc. The company is called FreedomPop. They sell a device for $39.00 that comes with 500 megabytes of free data per month, or you can buy plans like 2 GB for

Re: Turn iPad into phone?

2013-05-27 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I assume he was referring to the fact that the iPad already had a phone number associated with it, i.e. if it's an iPad with cellular built in, it'll have a phone number associated with it, but it won't if it's wifi only. I agree though, the apps themselves probably work regardless. On