Prerequisites

a. Create an account on Telnyx

• Using the referral code, get $20: https://refer.telnyx.com/0nx0o

Note: Telnyx doesn't allow gmail, yahoo or hotmail emails. Use a custom domain or an alias from SimpleLogin.io or mail.com

• Search and buy a phone number for $1 (or $2) per month

  • Numbers > Search & Buy Numeber b. Generate an API key

  • API Keys > Create API Key

Note: You do not need to create a Messaging Profile under Messaging and attach it to your number. The web app will do it for you when you enter in the API key and hit save for the first time.

Cost:

• $0.005/min for a outbound voip call.
• $0.0025/sms sent.
• (Inbound VoIP and sms's are free)

Example: 1000 calls + 1000 sms's per month (outbound) would cost (5+2.5=$7.5/month)

b. Create an account on Twilio

Start off with $10 by using this referral code: https://www.twilio.com/referral/Gdz9r4

For a detailed process, refer to the book: Extreme Privacy 3^rd Edition page 50.