SMS PVA solutions?

Hello,

This is my first Thread! I looked long and hard for the answer to my question, but I was unable to find one.

How can I (we) use an online service to RECEIVE SMS messages?

I found these sites, but they do not offer US numbers, only UK and EU.

cardboardfish.com
textmagic.com

There are many sites that will allow us to SEND SMS messages, but getting a US number to receive them is much more difficult.

Im sure most of you know why this would be a valuable service.

Gracias, Juan

ExtremeHat said:

Get a VoIP Number and a Softphone - easy. Number is like $3 and the Softphone (Online Mobile Software) is free. You might need credit, of course.

Other than that - try Skype.

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I have been using the Inphonex.com VOIP service with the Express Talk Softphone, but it cannot receive text messages.
Is there a specific service/brand that you would recommend?

And Skype would be great but they do not accept any of the VCCs that I use. It seems like Skype did a deal with Walmart and will only use Walmart VCC cards. Which would be fine if there was a Walmart nearby... :-(

Textmagic.com would be perfect, but they are a UK only solution.

I do not need many of these SMS numbers, just enough to keep payment accounts open.

Thanks for your suggestion ExtremeHat