[SOLVED] Dangers, of lack thereof, of WhatsApp

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relztrah

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I just got back from Honduras where it seems that everybody with a cellphone uses WhatsApp messaging instead of standard text messages. They still make normal voice calls, but when I sent a text using my Honduran (Tigo) number, they said they didn't see it. But what I realized is that they were looking for a WhatsApp message, not a standard SMS. My SMS transmitted, and if they looked for a normal text, it was there.

I've never used WhatsApp and I'm willing to try it. In fact it would be a good way to communicate with my Honduran friends when I'm in the U.S. I get a fail to transmit notice when I try to send international SMS to some numbers, so it woud solve that problem. But aren't there some legitimate security and privacy concerns? I could ask elsewhere and get plenty of answers both pro and con, but I trust folks here more than on other forums.

Thanks in advance for any insights.
 
Did you put +054 or 0054 (Honduras country code) before your friend's phone Number?

Example:
Your friend's phone number is 1234-5678.
You need to change it like this: +054 1234-5678.
Or this: 0054 1234-5678.
 
xilolee said:
Did you put +054 or 0054 (Honduras country code) before your friend's phone Number?

Example:
Your friend's phone number is 1234-5678.
You need to change it like this: +054 1234-5678.
Or this: 0054 1234-5678.
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Yes I enter the country code. The Tello rep that I reached out to said that I can send a text just like I make a call. But to one number I get that message. Maybe it's his phone or plan that for some reason doesn't accept international text messages. In any case I'm going to start using WhatsApp and mark this thread SOLVED.
 

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