Phone Numbers in AU

[kozij]

Hi there, was just wondering how people go about getting phone numbers in AU?
is it possible to forward multiple numbers to one phone number?
For instance, if I buy a $2.95 woolworths sim start pack and activate it, could I go to a website like sendmycall.com and forward multiple numbers to that one number for every account I want to open on ebay?
Does anyone recommend other websites or other ways in which I should go about this?
Any help would be appreciated

[mikeg]

Au need landlines, sendmycall.com maybe work,

[Atlantica22z]

you can also try

Jet Numbers:
Virtual Phone Numbers, Call forwarding, www.JetNumbers.com

and

Skype Forwarding:
Call forwarding with Skype – Never miss a Skype call again

[rosieposie]

telstra does second line with new number for something like $6.95 a month haven't checked any other phone providers!

[rosieposie]

just getting this done myself sendmycall does 1 virtual phone number per line, cost about $12 per month, hope that helps

[kozij]

found a better voip service for a cheaper price and allows many numbers to specific regions PM if interested

[daveo]

Hey kozji,
i'm interested - does this mean you can verify your ebay account with a phone number instead of verifying your paypal account - or do you have to verify both??

[kozij]

Well the same number on the paypal would have to match ebay. I haven't received any calls yet from either, but I will continue to have an activate number just in case. Verified paypal through CC and ebay through linking paypal.

[EFIL4OREV]

Originally Posted by Atlantica22z

you can also try

Jet Numbers:
Virtual Phone Numbers, Call forwarding, www.JetNumbers.com

and

Skype Forwarding:
Call forwarding with Skype – Never miss a Skype call again

Ahhhh i wouldn't use skype as its owned by eBay and pay-pal....probably link you and find out your IP.

[rosieposie]

Originally Posted by kozij

Well the same number on the paypal would have to match ebay. I haven't received any calls yet from either, but I will continue to have an activate number just in case. Verified paypal through CC and ebay through linking paypal.

just a quickie question, how long would i need to activate number for and not quite positive about the linking ebay through paypal bit as i've always started with ebay account first - that was before learning stealth method which i have yet to start,will also send a PM about VOIP service

[deathbychocolate]

Whats the need for redirection? I just buy a vodafone sim card, activate it and put the details on my paypal and ebay sign up and have never been verified on any of the 30 accounts that I have. It seems they are happy enough to drop the 2 small deposits into my bank account and leave it at that. If they were to call however, Id just pop the specific sim card into my phone and wait. I did select no phone contact on my ebay account as well.

[mikelfenix]

quick question, does anyone know if Ebay actually DOES require a landline number for verification or can you use a mobile number? I just got the dreaded mc049 email after having my account open 3 weeks. I had put a dodgy phone number down, I just made up a number similar to my old one.

Not sure what to do now. This has been my one sticking point, the credit card, address, new name, everything else has been fine.Hiu

[Atlantica22z]

land line only!..
dont even bother using mobile
it has to actually be a valid number(which you own) as their is a possibility they might call that number for verification

[deathbychocolate]

Why can't you use a mobile?

[invader_adam]

Mobile would be fine, you will just need to make sure you have a spare one for your e-bay account which is always on. You can pick up tons of cheap old school mobiles on e-bay i got 5 for $80.00 they just sit on the charger and yeah i get calls all the time from pay-pal. Sim cards only cost $3.00.

[deathbychocolate]

Yeah thats way cheaper than renting a landline etc.

[Atlantica22z]

hmm..
when i used a mobile number before my account got an immediate permanent ban..

but if you have successfuly used a mobile number then i guess it will be fine

[down]

Hey people,

I am in AU too and was wondering how to go about phone verification in AU. Buying different sim cards for each stealth a/c seems impossible for me solely due to the number of mobile phones you will need to carry around. Checked out Toll free forwarding, having the most basic option costs about $20/month. Also checked out VOIP choice website, and was just confused as what I had to do. If all fails, I will be willing to pay $20/month for each stealth a/c I create.

Anyone have more suggestions? Any sneaky ninja tactics that's not covered by Stealth Book?

Have a great one!

[deathbychocolate]

If you need to have a phone, vodafone sell one for $29 and like invader_adam said you just leave them at home on the charger. Wow, thats only $31 you've had to spend all up for phone calls from paypal or ebay as opposed to $240.00 per year for call forwarding, new lines etc. Why anyone would do it the more expensive way I don't understand.

[stillconfused]

I don't use mobiles but I do have one for EB and PP and emergencies. I have purchased a couple of second hand mobiles and 2 sim cards for future use. Question is, don't you have to purchase credit to actually get the phone to work?

[kozij]

I have 5 landline numbers all directed to my one mobile. Having 5 mobiles on charge all the time would annoy the s*** out of me. It costs about $22aud a month. I'm happy to pay that if the accounts will be safe and I'm always able to take a call.

[rosieposie]

@kozij - is that with faktortel? if so did you take up contract or by the month? thanks