SMS forwarding Italy number to USA

Gargoyle · 12-09-2016, 07:03

I have Whats App linked with the Italian number. However, I don't see how that would work if the Italian phone is off- the message would have to get from the Vodafone system into the Whats App system.

Here's an example of what I need- I use some secure Italian websites (like a bank) that have a multi-factor login- user name, password, then they send me an SMS with a one time code that I need to enter within a few minutes before it expires. The only way I've found to access that SMS from the states is to insert the Italian sim card in my phone, turn it on, receive the SMS, and pay one days worth of roaming charges. Expensive and inefficient.

Going the other way is easy- I can use a US Google voice number, SMS messages will forward to my e-mail or a web interface which I can access anywhere in the world. However, I can't get a Google voice Italian number, and I can't find any company that does virtual Italian numbers that accept SMS. Vodafone won't forward SMS when my phone is off line.

rfranzq · 13-09-2016, 03:32

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Originally Posted by Gargoyle

The only way I've found to access that SMS from the states is to insert the Italian sim card in my phone, turn it on, receive the SMS, and pay one days worth of roaming charges. Expensive and inefficient.

Yet, it works.
Perhaps you are going to reevaluate the costs and the benefits.

Gargoyle · 13-09-2016, 04:50

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Originally Posted by rfranzq

Yet, it works.
Perhaps you are going to reevaluate the costs and the benefits.

I need to double check with Vodafone- someone told me they don't charge for inbound SMS when you're outside Italy. If so, that solves everything.

rfranzq · 13-09-2016, 05:13

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Originally Posted by Gargoyle

I need to double check with Vodafone- someone told me they don't charge for inbound SMS when you're outside Italy. If so, that solves everything.

That could very well be true.
Tell us if it is.

dg7feq · 13-09-2016, 10:30

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Originally Posted by rfranzq

That could very well be true.
Tell us if it is.

inbound SMS are free of charge, no matter if on local or roaming network.
so just plug the SIM in a old phone and have a look once per day.

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Gargoyle (Offline) Junior Member Amateur Member Posts: 25 Join Date: 05 Jun 2006 Location: Chicago & Tuscany Country:	12-09-2016, 07:03 I have Whats App linked with the Italian number. However, I don't see how that would work if the Italian phone is off- the message would have to get from the Vodafone system into the Whats App system. Here's an example of what I need- I use some secure Italian websites (like a bank) that have a multi-factor login- user name, password, then they send me an SMS with a one time code that I need to enter within a few minutes before it expires. The only way I've found to access that SMS from the states is to insert the Italian sim card in my phone, turn it on, receive the SMS, and pay one days worth of roaming charges. Expensive and inefficient. Going the other way is easy- I can use a US Google voice number, SMS messages will forward to my e-mail or a web interface which I can access anywhere in the world. However, I can't get a Google voice Italian number, and I can't find any company that does virtual Italian numbers that accept SMS. Vodafone won't forward SMS when my phone is off line.