got a free tablet for mom switching to verizon fios

[Naer]

Its a lg vk810

It has its data plan but me with no phone number want to use its number to post a craigs list ad(a number is required to get verified) but I tried to use the Verizon messenger app with the tablet and it says it needs permission from the owner. Any way to get this permission? Or do I have to call them up? Thanks

 

[s44]

Screw it, just get a GV number.

 

[Naer]

Screw it, just get a GV number.

Gv number?

 

[s44]

Google Voice. You know, the big news of the week:
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014...ge-update-including-google-voice-integration/

(1) Go to http://voice.google.com and sign up for a number.
(2) Activate GV integration in Hangouts.
https://support.google.com/voice/answer/6023920?p=voice_sms&rd=1
(3) Use Hangouts on any mobile device or the Chrome extension or Gmail on the web to send/receive texts on that number.

Bonus:
Use Hangouts to make/receive calls (via VOIP) with that number on your tablet, or on any other device with the app or Chrome extension.

 

[Naer]

Google Voice. You know, the big news of the week:
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014...ge-update-including-google-voice-integration/

(1) Go to http://voice.google.com and sign up for a number.
(2) Activate GV integration in Hangouts.
https://support.google.com/voice/answer/6023920?p=voice_sms&rd=1
(3) Use Hangouts on any mobile device or the Chrome extension or Gmail on the web to send/receive texts on that number.

Bonus:
Use Hangouts to make/receive calls (via VOIP) with that number on your tablet, or on any other device with the app or Chrome extension.

I have zero dollars in my PayPal or bank. Can I still use this for free?

 

[s44]

Totally free unless you make international voice calls or want to port an existing number in.

 

[jpeyton]

I have zero dollars in my PayPal or bank. Can I still use this for free?

http://voice.google.com

 

[rh71]

About to get the same thing (8.3 GPad LTE) for switching my mom to FIOS. Since it's an LTE tablet and you have to redeem it at a VZW store, do they require you to get it on a data plan? Or can you just walk out with it with absolutely no other purchase? Just need it for her to use wifi at home.

Alternatively, can I hook it up with my existing data allowance in any way (not tethering since it's 2 separate homes/locations)? I barely use my 4G data allowance as it is and would like to share it with that device.

 

[paperwastage]

^ they require a 2-year plan.... If you already have a Verizon data-bucket type plan, then it's going to cost you $10/month ($240 for 2 years) and will share your existing data bucket

It won't work for a non-data bucket style plan (eg grandfathered unlimited).

(inserts how this is still a rip-off... "Free tablet", but you have to pay $240 total in service... works out only if you want a subsidized tablet with your existing data bucket)