credit to the op https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/446192
basically like skype but free and better
really good deal if you need a US number to make and receive calls or texts to any mobile and landline in the US of A, Canada and Mexico [there may be more countries available i haven't checked]
also, make calls to any Australian landline.
and receive calls from anyone around the world.
All for free!
What a time to be alive!!
remember not so long ago you were paying who knows how much to make an international call
Have been using this for a little while and it's beyond perfect. It works well on their app, but i love using the website on my pc, everything is so smooth, and i find that there are much fewer ads.
Also great if you want a number to get your authentication codes anywhere in the world even if u cant access your local mobile number. although it doesn't always work with some companies they may ask you to get the paid version but i found that it works with most.
I can finely be paid with gift cards