I’ve been trying to get rid of my cellphone for awhile now. I switched to JMP.chat, I have Pidgin set up to make calls/texts, etc.

I use Trisquel GNU/Linux on my Libreboot laptop, my boss is fine with it.

My strategy looks something like this:

  • Use earpiece that’s connected via Bluetooth, have narrator software read out notifications (notifications from Microsoft Teams, Thunderbird, etc.)

  • Put laptop into sleep mode, maybe use a script to put it into a special sleep mode to make sure I’m connected to WiFi while walking around warehouse so I can receive calls/texts timely.

  • Forward all notifications from Teams to my email, so that I’m not relying on the web-based version to be open.

  • For travel on the road, I have a USB modem that’s connected to my LibreCMC router. I also have my laptop set up in my car on a stand.

Any suggestions?

TIA!

  • delirious_owl
    6·
    4 months ago

    O wise teacher, are you able to get OTPs for services that require phone numbers with this solution?

    I have a phone but no SIM, and I can’t use a lot of the Internet because soooo many services require a phone number. How much do you pay for this per year?

    • Time@sh.itjust.worksOP
      2·
      4 months ago

      Yes. I have multiple accounts attached to my phone number and I’m able to receive OTPs from all of them (banking, shopping, etc.)

      I use my carrier (e.g. Verizon) for service, and pay jmp.chat $5/month for my phone number.

      • delirious_owl
        1·
        4 months ago

        I don’t understand why you pay Verizon. Would it work over WiFi?

        • Time@sh.itjust.worksOP
          3·
          4 months ago

          I meant Verizon for service on my phone and then have JMP.chat number for making calls/text. I don’t use the phone number that’s given from Verizon, I use the JMP.chat number instead. <---- This is my setup for my phone, not my laptop. JMP.chat works just fine over WiFi. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

          For getting service on my laptop though, I use a USB modem that’s connected to my LibreCMC router. I travel around with the router/modem in my backpack. The LibreCMC router doesn’t need an outlet, it can be turned on by connecting it via USB to my laptop.

        • Time@sh.itjust.worksOP
          1·
          4 months ago

          It says this on their front-page:

          “Note: While JMP does provide phone numbers and voice/SMS features, it does not provide 911, 112, 999 or other emergency services over voice or SMS.”