Hushed: Best Wi-Fi Calling App for Privacy [+3 Alternatives]

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Outline:

Introduction

  • Brief background on Wi-Fi calling and its usefulness for poor cellular connections
  • Explain core technology: Voice over IP (VoIP)
  • Introduce Hushed app and its privacy benefits as a VoIP alternative

Wi-Fi Calling Overview

  • Technical details on how it works with carriers
  • Utilizes VoIP protocols for voice calling over internet
  • Useful for poor cellular signal areas
  • Usually free but sometimes fees from internet provider

VoIP Benefits for Privacy

  • Separate from carrier-based Wi-Fi calling
  • Leverages VoIP without revealing real phone number
  • Apps like Hushed great for privacy, temporary 2nd numbers
  • Don‘t need to rely on cell network coverage

Key Features of Hushed

  • Burner phone numbers and multiple numbers
  • Use on both Wi-Fi and cellular data
  • Range of pricing plans to choose from
  • SMS/MMS capabilities included
  • Call forwarding and routing
  • Voicemail, auto-reply messages
  • Slack integration and Dropbox sync

Hushed Alternatives

  1. Talkatone – no roaming fee but US only
  2. CoverMe – privacy focus with disappearing messages
  3. Burner – 7-day free trials, basic features

Conclusion

  • Reiterate best uses of Wi-Fi calling apps
  • Discuss pros and cons vs carriers
  • Future trends in space with reliability, quality etc.

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