Originally Posted by Warwithwheels
(Post 4674034)
It would still work because no outgoing SMS is sent. Incoming is anyway free. I don't know about other countries but this technique works in the Middle East. |
Originally Posted by itwasntme
(Post 4674060)
Reminds me of Hamlet's "The lady doth protest too much, methinks". :D As others have posted, keep an IN number and remember to top up or pay the monthly bill as relevant. A couple of cousins have maintained the same numbers (both Airtel) for 15+ years in the US and Australia without any major issues, and actually manage all IN banking + digital payments on a daily basis for their aged parents. Just a matter of getting used to it. IF you are a shippie, then get all SMS alerts moved to email as most of my Captain and Chief Engineer friends do. |
Originally Posted by Thermodynamics
(Post 4674086)
I am not aware of softfone, even if that exists, I would be wary of disclosing OTP to third party softwares. The safest option is already suggested by an earlier comment. If you hold 100 rupees in Airtel-prepaid, incoming SMS remains active. Plus there is no hassle of being dependent/favor of a third party (and their nocturnal habits) to duly keep the phone charged everyday and safeguard it. Another option, slightly expensive would be going with bare minimum international roaming packs. :thumbs up |
Originally Posted by tsk1979
(Post 4674200)
So if I keep paying 100rs every 45 days, I can receive sms in USA too? The idea is to be able to receive sms OTP myself without having somebody in India keep track |
Originally Posted by GTO
(Post 4673845)
HDFC Bank (bank account) & American Express (credit card) both email the OTP across. You can check them out. |
Originally Posted by MDED
(Post 4674412)
Okay. Here is the perspective of a Banker having put in over a decade at a leading Public Sector Bank. All Banks in India are directed to send OTPs to their customers via e-mail and SMS. Whether it is a net banking transaction done directly from your Bank account, or via a debit/credit card.. |
Originally Posted by tsk1979
(Post 4674200)
So if I keep paying 100rs every 45 days, I can receive sms in USA too? |
Originally Posted by Thermodynamics
(Post 4674240)
I think so, earlier they had 100 or 199 as activation charges but I guess recently they have slashed all charges. |
Originally Posted by tsk1979
(Post 4673724)
One fallout of the OTP world has been that now almost no banks/cards/etc offer OTP to foreign account numbers or email. Its always an Indian phone number. When you do not live in India, it means your family members have to be vigilant to catch these OTPs etc., and for USA, the time difference is a big problem. So I was thinking about softphone number with +91 code. I checked online and I only found BSNL wings. But most local shops are not aware, and BSNL itself may cease to exist very soon. Moreover you cannot buy it online. You have to go to India, and then have to present them with your birth certificate, proof of nursery class talent show, platelet count, blood group, brainwave scan, and what not. Are there any other operators available in India which can offer you a softphone account. Ofcourse security is important. Having a SiM means it can be hijacked through social engineering with ease. So what are the solutions your propose? Worst case scenario an app which can forward all SMSs to an email account, and then you just buy data plan and keep that phone always on in India. |
Originally Posted by akshay4587
(Post 4675016)
Why not just keep a prepaid indian number active? Its been three years since I moved; have always kept my Airtel prepaid switched on without any problems. It costs 99 bucks(INR) a month for international roaming. |
Originally Posted by tsk1979
(Post 4675054)
Thanks Akshay This is a good option I think. Which operator do you use for international roaming. I may try that out when I am in India next. |
Originally Posted by tsk1979
(Post 4675054)
Thanks Akshay This is a good option I think. Which operator do you use for international roaming. I may try that out when I am in India next. |
Originally Posted by tsk1979
(Post 4673724)
So what are the solutions your propose? |
Originally Posted by akshay4587
(Post 4675651)
I am with Airtel, and they have decent service in Australia; they piggyback on one of the largest operator here. |
Originally Posted by tsk1979
(Post 4673724)
So what are the solutions your propose? |
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