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Does anyone know if i'll be able to receive sms messages through the new hangouts app? more importantly will it work through wifi connection alone?

 

I ask because I have a bit of a cell network signal dead spot right where i live, so i can't rely on great service for sms messaging, if this will route my sms messages to hangouts as well then that the silver bullet messaging solution i'm looking for!

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Matt Beacher  yeah I've been using the google voice sms function for messaging while i'm on wifi but it's on a separate # until I can port my number over to google voice when my contract runs out... I don't wantr to give out a new number then have to switch back when I can port my original number to GV... sigh... just need better TMo signal at home...

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Piotr Butkiewicz That's why I ported my number way back when.

 

On a side note, you might be able to port your number without affecting your contract as you still need a T-Mobile number (else your cellphone is almost useless).  Talk to customer service explaining that you want to port your number to Google Voice, but need a new number on the current line.  Explain that you're not terminating your service with them, and want to continue serving out your contract.

 

Verizon did this for me (although it was a bit of a hassle).  They basically added a new line using a month-to-month contract.  Google then started the porting process which took a couple of days.  Once complete, I went back to Verizon which moved my old contract to the new line.

 

Hope this helps.

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