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Old Nov 27, 2021 | 8:01 pm
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Originally Posted by randysea
Does this mean one could get a GV number while in the US that receives text messages anywhere in the world?
Yes, but it's not certain you could receive text messages from banks and financial institutions. In fact, most report that you cannot with GV.

Originally Posted by randysea
I don't know anything about Google Voice. In particular, I wonder how secure it is. Kinda defeats the purpose of two-factor authentication if the second factor is sent via Google, doesn't it?
Not really, since Chase and Amex allow the use of email for 2FA.
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