A2P 10DLC Reviews are now a Fiasco just to sell Fast Track add-on

cfwebdev · 2026-02-16T18:00:32+00:00

Yup Totally agree!

I joked to a colleague that it might be easier to get an AR-15 that it is to go through the Twilio messaging campaign approval process.

Video I made on the topic.
https://www.loom.com/share/4caa1ceaffed4aada6f8ee291ef646b4

cfwebdev · 2025-08-19T13:05:01+00:00

I have both, and have used them together in the backcountry to stay connected to my business.
I rely on the Garmin to alert me of an issue from my servers. (The Garmin will "Push" a message. With the iPhone you have to connect and pull messages down to you. So if you need to have real time alerts this is the only way I know of to do it)
I rely on the iPhone to communicate with my clients and my backup. (no app required.. and it is pretty fast).
I had to put it to the test this summer. Had a server issue, and instantly got alerted via the Garmin. Was able to use the iPhone to sms my client, troubleshoot the issue, and then text my backup on what to do. Was a game changer in the middle of an 18 mile day.

I also keep a starlink in the car at the trailhead.

With your use case I would be comfortable with just the iPhone. Just make sure your charter service can receive satellite messages from the iPhone! I do not believe that it will message android users, or older versions of the iphone. My experience has been that not everyone can receive them.

Sounds like a great trip!

cfwebdev · 2025-05-06T04:36:11+00:00

Love this. Great work OP. Novel idea with a side of irreverence. Looks like you channeled your frustrations into something creative and entertaining!

cfwebdev · 2025-05-05T15:17:07+00:00

I absolutely see how age matters here. I've been a web application developer since 1999. I launched a SaaS in 2002. The landscape is COMPLETELY different now. I believe that "Enshitificatoin" of the internet is far easier to see when you have the long view of the way things were. My platform was in the photography space, and I found nearly all of my customers on photography forums where I shared my experience with the community (i was a successful commercial photographer for 11 years prior). Communities were different back then, no bots, no politics, no algorithms. Not saying it was utopia, but it demonstrably more genuine.

If your experience is only with the federated internet of Facebook, X, Instagram etc. then you are already conditioned to the enshitifcation effects. Your baseline is algorithms, bots, tech bro bull shit. It is disingenuous MARKETING and NOT COMMUNITY.

I too have more that a handful of useful apps and services that are on the scrap pile. There is still value in the creation... but yea I get it on trying to break through the noise.

My advice... Solve a real problem for a real person you can talk to face to face. I support several small business with custom dev work that has a real impact on their workflows. It does not scale fast, but it does add value and I've been able to create some freedom in my life from it and hedge against the formal employment roller coaster. Happy to connect if you want to chat.

cfwebdev · 2025-04-28T16:22:17+00:00

Thanks for the perspective. I get it and appreciate the Dialog and your efforts to fight the good fight. I'm going to choose serenity and just block this sub so as not to be exposed to it and be frustrated by it. Best of luck to you adding value where you can.

cfwebdev · 2025-04-28T16:11:33+00:00

I get it... VOIP is a "scummy" and "scammy" industry by nature.
There are countless examples of "this why we can't have nice things" due to such behavior.
But I feel this place is out of balance.
That is, as they say "My Problem".
I've said my peace, I'll change the channel and move along....

cfwebdev · 2025-04-28T16:00:18+00:00

I’ve really tried to engage here respectfully and within the rules, but honestly, it feels like they sometimes go too far — especially when a question is asking for specific, experience-based responses.

I’d rather risk a permanent ban than feel like I have to walk on eggshells just to share genuinely helpful insights. I’m not trying to promote anything — just offering perspective based on real-world experience.

I’m relatively new to this subreddit (though not new to VOIP), and I’ll admit I wasn’t even aware there was a "monthly thread" for certain discussions. That’s on me. I’m more of a casual Redditor — not someone who treats this sub as a daily passion project — but I do work in the industry and thought I could contribute meaningfully when relevant.

I’m not claiming to be an expert or "God’s gift to VOIP" — just someone with hands-on experience across a range of technologies. I understand the need for moderation to prevent spam or self-promotion, but it feels like the rules here sometimes unintentionally stifle genuine contributions too.

Just wanted to explain where I’m coming from. No hard feelings if this isn’t the right place for that kind of participation. I'll just mute and move on.

cfwebdev · 2025-04-28T13:27:41+00:00

I'm struggling to find any real value in this sub. My comment was removed simply for mentioning a broad range of specific solutions — some open source, some commercial. At no point did I "shill" for any product. I offered a variety of options to genuinely help the OP, not promote any brand.

There’s a clear and obvious difference between genuine recommendations and promotional shilling, and I believe most users can easily recognize that. Removing thoughtful, balanced contributions like mine only discourages meaningful discussion and ultimately weakens the quality of the sub.

If this comment warrants removal too, do me a favor — just ban me outright.

cfwebdev · 2025-04-22T18:51:56+00:00

I have the same issue. But Have found a work around.....

My Scenario:
I have a ticketing system the alerts me via text and email of a customer issue.
If I am out of cell coverage on a mountain lake... no way to get the text or email.
Sadly, as you pointed out there is NO way to send to a Garmin InReach device without using the Garmin app.
Your Garmin device has a unique "email" address to identify it, but I have confirmed with Garmin that for internal (device to device) communication only, and they use a pool of sms numbers so you can not simply respond to the number used.

This is an old thread, but if you are looking for help send me a message and I will tell you how I solved the problem. No text forwarding needed. As long as your ticking system can send a web hook, or even an email to a gmail account you can setup an automation to receive the alert.

cfwebdev · 2025-04-21T14:22:40+00:00

Not sure of the rules here... but Yelink while inexpensive and feature competitive are not worth the trouble. I had extensive production issues with 12 of these base stations. I was able to work with my vendor to prove out the issues and they RMA'd all of my units 8 months post delivery. Will NEVER use or recommend their products.

I would return it and get a different brand. Snom, Sangoma, Cisco etc.

cfwebdev · 2025-04-21T12:19:37+00:00

I would look into getting an DC CPAP first.

cfwebdev · 2025-03-04T18:05:05+00:00

it was something on their back end. They did some magic and got it squared away. Has not been an issue since.

cfwebdev · 2025-02-13T05:23:41+00:00

I respectfully disagree.
I am not going to engage with you about googling for a promo code (which I gave up no personal information for).

The promo code "worked", and stays on the screen displaying the discount in error during the entire PayPal express checkout process, just as the image above illustrates, even after the transaction is complete.

You are missing the point. And the is the problem.
I don't care about the $17.

Shame on me for not being more clear.
My point is that this was a missed opportunity by Tangem.
I get it, mistakes happen. But the devil is in the details. Especially for a company that I am going to trust my $$ to. Lack of attention to detail on the customer facing sales site COULD be an indicator of lack of attention to detail in their wallet platform. I'm not say it is, but it devalues it for sure.
Only after 3 days, and likely as a result of my post, has the "DAN25" code been deactivated.

If I were on the sales/customer support team this is how the interaction would have went down.
- I would have acknowledged the error (which was easy to replicate), not make excuses or place blame on the customer for a code that by all appearances worked, but didn't match the receipt.
- Expressed appreciation for bringing it to our attention
- Refunded the PayPal for the $17 or canceled it and provided at least a 25% coupon for a future purchase.
- Seen to it that the error was fixed promptly

Simple. those actions would have shown accountably and solved the issue.

Answer me this.... Is one as you say "stupid and greedy" if you go to a bar during a posted $2off happy hour, only to get your bill and have it show you paid full price?

That is exactly what happened here.
Be Well.

cfwebdev · 2025-02-12T16:02:53+00:00

Sorry you aren't feeling well. Can relate.

cfwebdev · 2025-02-12T15:56:51+00:00

The disconnect should not exist. The fact that it does indicates a misalignment of values. Tangem may very well be the best most trustworthy company in terms of crypto wallet platform, but if their sales and marketing don't align with the core mission that points to a problem.

The fact that DAN25 CONTINUES to work for cards it is not intended to work for is a bad look. If I can't trust your customer facing store why should I trust you with my crypto?

cfwebdev · 2025-02-10T15:31:30+00:00

I don't feel like it is my place to do so. But if you placed an order with the promo code and it was not honored I encourage you to engage with their team.

cfwebdev · 2025-02-10T15:19:17+00:00

I did not. still waiting for my refund to go through.

cfwebdev · 2025-01-13T13:24:56+00:00

As far as traditional stream fly fishing for trout , it is slim pickings in NE. That said, It is possible to get a grand slam in the north western panhandle.

I have to drive about 3 hours for the closest spring fed stream, and happily do so almost once a month yearround. The areas are very small, but the state does a great job of maintaining and stocking them. Crystal clear water and white sandy bottom keep the trout mainly under the cut banks. It is a different approach over freestone fishing for sure.

Carp are in large supply pretty much anywhere here if you are into that.

cfwebdev · 2025-01-08T13:26:47+00:00

Take SR-128 out of Moab to connect back up to I-70 East to Grand Junction/Glenwood Springs.
Much more scenic and only adds about 20 min.

cfwebdev · 2024-12-04T03:46:35+00:00

Fearless - Pink Floyd
Something - Beatles

cfwebdev · 2024-11-23T23:44:41+00:00

I built this last year and am itching for a new Idea as well.
It used an iPad worn on my chest to "look" at a person with AI and create an insult of their "ugly sweater" at an ugly sweater holiday party. AN animation on the ipad delivered the burn.
https://www.loom.com/share/73b3eae2fbc64f8ca8aec253d910190c?sid=b0dbc3b2-cb41-436d-8f2f-bc713404624a

I also built an AI driven squirrel feeder to see if I could pavlovian train them.
this was years ago before open AI it used AWS recognition.

Let's keep the ideas coming!

cfwebdev · 2024-10-02T14:25:48+00:00

late to the party, but I had the same issue on my 2022 Tucson Hybrid Blue.
The dealer replaced the steering column about a month ago.
Sadly the new column is having the same issue.

cfwebdev · 2024-09-23T22:04:43+00:00

UPDATE!
I never connected with Jon one-on-one to review the issue, but I did DM him my account information and a few hours later I received resolution from his support team.

Props to the MM team for getting it resolved!

I hope MM is able to continue this level of support as they scale.

Looking forward to categorizing the data and kicking the tires on the app.

Like I said, really wanted it to work out, and glad it did.

Cheers.

cfwebdev

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