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wcmagumba

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2. It seems kind of kludgy but there is a way for landline phones to send or receive texts...

Reply to DURHAM D (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2026, 10:27 PM

15 hrs ago

Text-to-landline apps enable existing landline or VoIP numbers to send and receive SMS/MMS messages via desktop or mobile dashboards without interrupting voice service. Top services include Texty Pro, TextBetter, EZ Texting, and Textedly. These platforms allow businesses to use their current 10-digit number for two-way texting, supporting features like automated replies, scheduling, and multi-user access.

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How do you get people to stop assuming your landline is a mobile phone? [View all] DURHAM D 15 hrs ago OP

Whats a landline? SSJVegeta 15 hrs ago #1

It seems kind of kludgy but there is a way for landline phones to send or receive texts... wcmagumba 15 hrs ago #2

Mine says leave a voice mail. multigraincracker 15 hrs ago #3

That the landline doesn't send a signal to the cell phone clearly blocking the attempt is hlthe2b 15 hrs ago #4

When I have unknowingly sent a text to a landline, I get a message telling niyad 12 hrs ago #5