There might be an android app out there that will forward a gsm voice call over wifi VoIP. If it exists then you could just leave a cheap android phone plugged in at a friends house in AU and you wouldn't incur any per call costs (other than data).
Another option would be to get a skype in number in AU and then tell the carrier to forward your calls through. It'll be a little more expensive but easier to setup. All your text messages will be lost with this option. Last option is obviously to use skype for everything in the USA and to keep a second phone (or sim if you can dual sim) with your AU number attached. If people call then tell them you will call them back (using skype out) and that they should call you on a skype out number from now on. You can still receive text messages this way. It is e most expensive option. Jonathon. On 26/07/2011, at 5:20 AM, Geoff McQueen <geoff.mcqu...@hiivesystems.com> wrote: Wondering if others on the group have worked out a solution to this one before - if you're into telco, voip and other games, I'd love to get your advice. I'm going to be spending a lot of time in the States, but I need to keep my AU mobile phone number. In the US I've got a Google Voice account and have a Nexus One, so I can install VoIP type apps on the handset. So, the question is - what's the best way to forward my AU number to another AU number, and have that ring (or at least voicemail) my US number without copping the horrible international forwarding rates? Apologies if this is a little O/T; I just know with so many Pacific hoppers on this list this might actually come in handy to get some advice on. -- Geoff McQueen Founder & CEO Hiive Systems Phone: 1.877.425.7315 (US) - 1800 2 44483 (AU) Cell/Mobile: 650.450.4384 (US) - 0414.678.466 (AU) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Visting http://siliconbeachaustralia.org for more Forum rules 1) No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself. 2) No jobs postings. You can use http://siliconbeachaustralia.org/jobs To post to this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia?hl=en?hl=en -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Visting http://siliconbeachaustralia.org for more Forum rules 1) No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself. 2) No jobs postings. You can use http://siliconbeachaustralia.org/jobs To post to this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia?hl=en?hl=en
