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by yoshamano
1052 days ago
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So it's an Android VM that can be accessed from a browser for $15/month. For an extra $10/month you can attach a phone number to it that has free incoming calls and SMS along with pay-per minute outgoing calls and pay-per message SMS. I see App Lounge in the screenshot so I assume the VM's are running /e/. Have you tried installing any of the MDM's out there like AirWatch or InTune? As a thought exercise, how about some light abuse. What would happen if I rammed a couple TB of BitTorrent data through that VM. Maybe used it as seedbox. Or maybe a proxy so I can access a streaming service. It feels like you're really trying to sell the phone part, and that the Android VM is a means to an end. However, this is just a random phone number that I suspect isn't portable. So if I stop using your service I can't take the number with me. So why wouldn't I get a Skype number for $6.50/month, Skype to Phone for $3.50/month, and then use the web.skype.com page to make all the phone calls I want. Or you can do what I do and use jmp.chat for phone calls and SMS and have it all routed to the XMPP client of your choice (as long as that client supports all the needed features). |
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> I assume the VM's are running /e/. Yes.
> Have you tried installing any of the MDM's out there like AirWatch or InTune? No, I haven't tried. Cophone is very new and because of this lacks some functionality or app support.
> What would happen if I rammed a couple TB of BitTorrent data through that VM. Maybe used it as seedbox. Or maybe a proxy so I can access a streaming service.
Any tool can be abused. I have some bandwidth checks in place and some monitoring. More sophisticated abuse prevention is under development.
> why wouldn't I get a Skype number...
It's not just about the number, it's the whole package. Think BYOD but without the hassle of mixing work and private data. These devices could be supplied by your employer, with all the apps and number(s) that you need from day 1.