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[LC0112G]

Anyone have any good recommendations of a service to allow me to setup a virtual mobile phone number?

I need something that allows me to give the NHS (useless twonks) a 'mobile number' so that they can text me an activation code for the Covid Pass. The text message then needs to be forwarded to my email address, so I can see the activation code and enter it on their web page.

I don't want or need a mobile phone. I don't want or need to be able to receive or make phone calls. I just need an 07 number that will forward texts to my EMAIL address. I've tried a few free ones, but the NHS service appears to be blocking them.

[Andy B]

Just join the 21st century Malc & get a mobile 0h9ne 

[Doctor Gollum]

God forbid.

Buy a £20 second hand phone from CEX or similar, cash if it matters, then buy a 99p sim card from a shop and add a fiver credit to it. Again cash if it matters.

Do what you need to do, then microwave it... 5 mins should do

[LC0112G]

Unfortuntley, the 'burner phone' approach isn't going to work. It appears the NHS app only issues QR codes that are valid for 30 days. You can log in daily and download a new code which is valid for another 30 days, but even on the web interface it wants to text you a new verification code every time you log in.

I've come across other similar sites, but you can usually put in a landline number and our landlines at work will read out text messages to that land line as though they were phone calls. This works Ok. However the NHS system seems hardwired to only accept "07" 'phone numbers, so the works landlines aren't accepted.

So the only way I can see of getting it to work is to effectively 'assign' an 07 mobile number to an EMAIL address, and then read the email.

[Andy B]

Just join the 21st century Malc & get a mobile 0h9ne 

that was obviously 'PHONE' .... fat fingers! 

[LC0112G]

Just join the 21st century Malc & get a mobile 0h9ne 

that was obviously 'PHONE' .... fat fingers! 

No thanks - I'm quite happy here in the 18th century

[Andy B]

Just join the 21st century Malc & get a mobile 0h9ne 

that was obviously 'PHONE' .... fat fingers! 

No thanks - I'm quite happy here in the 18th century

exactly why are you opposed to a mobile phone? 

[LC0112G]

Just join the 21st century Malc & get a mobile 0h9ne 

that was obviously 'PHONE' .... fat fingers! 

No thanks - I'm quite happy here in the 18th century

exactly why are you opposed to a mobile phone? 

I'm not opposed to mobile phones. I'm opposed to ALL phones. It's the expectation of people that they can contact you at any hour of the day or night and dump their sh1t on you. I take the phone off the hook at work on a Friday afternoon. I don't allow people to ask me to do stuff in the last 3 hours of the working week when they suddenly realise something that they should have realised on Monday/Tuesday. Your oversight will not become my emergency.

And reps/suppliers. If the appointment is for (say) 10AM then I expect you there between 09:45 and 10:15. If you phone saying you're going to be late then tough - Book another appointment for another day, and arrive on time. The mobile phone does not give you and excuse to be late. And if you answer your mobile phone on an unrelated matter whilst in a meeting with me then you're allowed to complete the call - and escorted off site.

I've been in buildings with mobile phone detectors/jammers, and I wish they were more widely available. I've also seen first hand some of the stuff GCHQ & other agencies can do, much of which they try very hard to keep out of the public domain.

Back to the point, I have no problem with the NHS offering a service for Android/iPhones for those that want to use it. But what is the point of offering an internet service that can only be accessed via a mobile phone?

[Sir Tigger KC]

I've been in buildings with mobile phone detectors/jammers, and I wish they were more widely available. I've also seen first hand some of the stuff GCHQ & other agencies can do, much of which they try very hard to keep out of the public domain.

Back to the point, I have no problem with the NHS offering a service for Android/iPhones for those that want to use it. But what is the point of offering an internet service that can only be accessed via a mobile phone?

I think the first sentence above answers your question Malc! 

[Viral_Jim]

Seems like these people would do what you want (based on a 30s read) via their netmessenger app, but for a price.

The cost seems exorbitant to me vs just getting a phone and not giving the number to anyone (or even blocking all incoming calls/texts other than the NHS number) but hey, they're your principles not mine.

https://fastsms.co.uk

[Doctor Gollum]

Bizarre that someone would use the Internet for forums and sharing information but won't entertain a mobile incase THEY  track him

Good luck travelling without documentation on a phone/QR codes etc.

Have read, in preparation for my escape, that printed docs aren't being accepted in certain situations due to TCV transmission. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Bizarre that someone would use the Internet for forums and sharing information but won't entertain a mobile incase THEY  track him

Good luck travelling without documentation on a phone/QR codes etc.

Have read, in preparation for my escape, that printed docs aren't being accepted in certain situations due to TCV transmission. 

It's real.  It's happening! 

[LC0112G]

Bizarre that someone would use the Internet for forums and sharing information but won't entertain a mobile incase THEY  track him

When I use t'interweb, I'm in one of only two or three locations. 'THEY' could find me easily from that or other information. When I'm out and about, I make sure 'THEY' have to try a little harder.

Good luck travelling without documentation on a phone/QR codes etc.

Have read, in preparation for my escape, that printed docs aren't being accepted in certain situations due to TCV transmission. 

I'm not talking about traveling without documentation. For France, currently, it's Passport, Declaration sur'lhoneur, and Covid Pass QR code. All of these are acceptable in printed/hard copy form. The rozzers don't care if they scan a QR code from a phone, or printed out. I believe you can also register your English NHS QR code into the French Tousanticovid (TAC) system, and that gives you a 'French/EU' compatible QR code acceptable in other EU countries (and CH). The French QR code is valid for 9 months.

The NHS website talks about downloading your certificate to a 'wallet' on your iPhone. You could then turn off international roaming. So what's the difference between a printed copy, a PDF on a PC, or a whatever stored in an iPhone wallet? None of them are dynamically updated.

And what's worse is that people have realised that you should download your current certificate before you get tested - if you need to get tested for any reason. Why? Because if you test positive then your certificate is suspended for 21 days, even if you are double vaxxed, so you can't travel. However, if you've got the old certificate stored off line then..... 

[Doctor Gollum]

Until they scan it and you got to prison/get quarantined 

[Sir Tigger KC]

However, if you've got the old certificate stored off line then..... 

This won't last long....

Accept it Malc, you can't hide away forever, especially if you want to go on your ski trips! 

Welcome to Dystopia!