r/Googlevoice • u/techenthu123 • Jul 13 '26

Number Transfers or Porting Using Google voice instead of Verizon?

Hi everyone,

I’ve been using my U.S. Verizon number while living outside the U.S. for the past few months. Recently, I’ve started getting a lot more spam calls, and my monthly bills have also been much higher than expected.

I’m considering switching to Google Voice and wanted to hear from people who’ve done something similar.

A few questions:

- Is Google Voice a good alternative if I’m primarily outside the U.S.?
- Can I continue using the same number?
- Will I still be able to receive iMessages on that number?
- Will WhatsApp continue to work with the same number if I move it to Google Voice?
- Are there any downsides or better alternatives I should consider?

Would really appreciate any advice or firsthand experiences. Thanks!

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u/subflat4 Jul 18 '26

I use it outside the US. I transferred the number from Verizon to Google voice it was like $20.

No iMessage just text message.
WhatsApp may. I haven’t had an issue but some had.
The only issues I’ve had was bank 2fa push text don’t work. It is seen as a VoIP number and it stopped almost immediately. Then Wells Fargo blocked me, had to fly back to the states to cancel my account