手機號碼跳船策略(中)
文:薯伯伯
上文提及 SIM 卡手機號碼是過時的科技,但卻是識別身份的其中一個有效方法,文章中提了一些場景去說明以上情況,建議先讀〈上篇〉,再讀這篇對策。
之前提出的問題,提及使用 SIM 卡時經常遇到的不便,例如要插入 SIM 卡才能收取驗證碼,而萬一丟失手機及 SIM 卡,即使有新手機,也要補領 SIM 卡後才能重新啟動 Signal 或 WhatsApp 等聊天軟件,費時失事。
最理想的處理方法,是使用「虛擬號碼」,英文叫 virtual number,或 VoIP 號碼。不需要 SIM 卡或電話線,只用透過服務供應商的 app 或網站,即能查看發至該號碼的短訊。
舉個例子,萬一你丟失了手機及 SIM 卡,你只要在新的手機安裝 Signal 或 WhatsApp,輸入虛擬號碼,然後登錄虛擬手機 app,即能收取驗證碼,極之方便,尤其身處外地之時。
一,虛擬號碼
虛擬電話通常是美國號碼,也就是開頭是 +1 字頭,成功申請後,這個 +1 字頭的電話號碼,將會成為 Signal 或 WhatsApp 等對外公開的號碼。坊間提供虛擬號碼的服務供應商雖多,但有些號碼似乎曾經過度使用,登記甚麼服務也會出現問題,另一些則要月費數十至百多元港幣,有比較之下就覺得不算太值得。
我測試最多的服務商有三家:MySudo、Google Voice 及 TextNow。我先說我最不推介的服務吧,不推介 TextNow,他們提供的號碼似乎有不少都曾經重複使用,登記服務時經常遇到問題,得物無所用,極不推介。
那就餘下 MySudo 及 Google Voice。兩者之間,我較為喜歡 Google Voice,但在這裡則會推介 MySudo。我雖然很想推介 Google Voice,但除非你身處美國,本身又有美國當地的手機號碼,否則申請過程頗為困難。即使用了 VPN 並連接至美國伺服器 ,Google 似乎偵測到是用 VPN 連線而拒絕服務申請。
比較容易讓大眾去申請的虛擬號碼服務,是 MySudo。下載該 app,必須要透過美國的 App Store,而不能使用香港 App Store。我一向很鼓勵離岸,所以除了銀行戶口要離岸,其實 App Store 也應該要離岸,這裡示範如何申請美國版的 App Store。
MySudo: https://mysudo.com
(這裡示範用 iPhone 設置,Android 手機用戶申請過程應該大同小異,請朝這個方向自己摸索一下。對了,其實很多時寫文章,就只是想開個方向,讓讀者自行探索一下,這樣會更有趣。)
申請美國版 App Store:
這部份最好在電腦上完成:
1. 使用 VPN,連接到美國伺服器。
2. 使用 Firefox 或其他瀏覽器,打開 https://appleid.apple.com/
3. 點擊 Create your Apple ID。
4. 輸入自己的資料,要填寫真實的電郵地址,要跟香港 App Store 的登錄電郵不同,這將是你的戶口登錄資料,稍後要收取一個驗證碼。
5. Country 選 United States。
6. 電話號碼,出奇地,可以使用香港電話,使用 +852,填上香港號碼,稍後要收取驗證碼。
完成以上步驟之後,轉用 iPhone 或 iPad:
1. 建議在手機上先開啟 VPN,連接去美國伺服器。
2. 打開 App Store,把原先的戶口退出。退出的方法,是點擊右上方的頭像,掃至最底,選擇 log out。
3. 登入美國帳號的資料,系統會顯示「This Apple ID has not been used in iTunes Store.」(這個Apple ID還沒有在 iTunes 商店中使用過。)
4. 選擇 Review,然後等待一會,畫面會一片空白,可能要等一分鐘。
5. 確保寫著 United States,選擇 Agree to Terms and Conditions(同意條款),選擇 Next。
6. Payment Method(付費方式):選擇 None。
7. Billing Address(帳單地址):寫個美國地址及電話,自己想,他們不查證。
8. 填完地址選 Next。
9. 如果出現 Apple ID Completed,這就代表你已經成功開設了 App Store 的離岸戶口了!
有關美國 App Store 戶口充值的方法,實在太多細節,請看看之前我寫的文章: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39576067
之後要用美國版 App Store 下載 MySudo:
1. 用美國的 App Store 戶口,下載免費的應用 MySudo:https://mysudo.com/
2. 用 VPN 連接到美國的伺服器。
3. 打開 MySudo,如果起始畫面一直沒有任何動靜,可能因為你還未連接到美國 VPN 吧。
4. 在 MySudo 的介面,選擇 Create your first Sudo。
5. 按 Next。如果這裡出現問題,可以嘗試重新連接 VPN,選擇另一些美國的伺服器。如果仍然出現問題,可能你以前曾經使用同一個美國 Apple ID 下載並申請過 MySudo,所以顯示出錯,要用一個之前沒有下載過 MySudo 的美國 Apple ID 再試一次。
6. 輸入名字,暫時輸入真名都可以,之後隨時可以改動,選 Next。
7. 關鍵步驟,選擇號碼,按 Create a Phone Number。
8. 選擇美國(其他國家也可以,按自己情況決定),輸入自己喜歡的三位數字組合,例如 314(314 是密蘇里州聖路易)
9. 選擇心水號碼,選定之後就不能更改了。
10. 之後會問能否取用咪高風,選擇不允許。
11. 選擇名字,這個名字要選個合用,因為之後修改較麻煩。
12. 之後問能否傳送通知,選擇「允許」。
MySudo 的免費版本,提供一個美國的虛擬號碼(也有英國號碼,但我沒有試用過),縱然這裡提供的虛擬號碼是免費,但亦可以接收認證短訊,能用作登記 Signal、Telegram 及 WhatsApp,亦能夠接受不少證券行、交易所之類的二步認證碼,但 VoIP 的號碼不能用作申請美國版本的 PayPal。
我申請的時候,MySudo 號碼是可以一直保留,但近日收到一些讀者回應,指 MySudo 號碼一個月不使用就會過期,我覺得也值得付費保留號碼,而且收費不貴,最便宜的收費計劃一個月才 US$ 0.99。
由於美國 App Store 不支援香港信用卡,所以最好最方便最快捷亦是較為安全的充值方法,是購買 Apple Gift Card(以前有分 iTunes 卡或 Apple Store 卡而且互不兼容,現在統一了,方便易明)。先到 https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-giftcard/giftcard ,選擇 Email,選擇 Other Amount,輸入 $10 試玩一下吧,在 Recipient/Sender Name 輸入自己(可以是代號), Recipient/Sender Email 輸入自己電郵地址(要能接收訊息)。之後填信用卡資料時,只要確保信用卡號碼、日期及 CVC 正確就可以,至於 billing address 即使填了美國,其實也會通過的。可以支付的信用卡,例如獅子銀行信用卡、八達通 app 內的 MasterCard 等,比較容易出問題或被拒絕的是 DBS。支付後等一小時,收到禮品卡就按照指示充值。我自己最喜歡用這個方法充值,而不是把信用卡綁定在 App Store 內,方便易容,又減少信用卡被盜的風險。
🚫 注意:切勿把這個美國號碼登記接收銀行驗證碼,否則一些銀行以為你與美國有關,中了 FATCA(《美國海外帳戶稅收遵從法》,Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act)並要求你經常填寫表格 W-8BEN 申報,很麻煩。其他則沒有問題,只要不用來收銀行短訊就可以。
有一點必須留意,截至 2021 年 1 月 22 日,MySudo 仍然不能在 iPhone 與 Android 之間轉移,但該公司網站上稱會考慮加入此功能。而 MySudo 的備份一定要做得好,這個 app 用 iCloud 也合適(如果開 iCloud,其他大多數 app 的數據其實都沒必要同步,但 MySudo 有點例外)。如果沒有做好備份可能會失去這個號碼,所以要小心,做好備份。
二,把虛擬號碼融進日常生活
申請了並保存了虛擬號碼,確保 MySudo 的備份做得完美,那就開始逐步把虛擬號碼融進日常生活,取代用了十多年的電話號碼。
這部份還是留待續篇才寫。
注:我稍後(一月底)會在 Patreon 較私密的空間,再探討一下另一個我很推介的虛擬號碼 Google Voice 的申請及應用,但考慮到該文觸及 Google 的灰色地帶,所以設定為 Patreon 的獨家文章。反正大部份文章都是公開,有時設置一兩篇為 Patreon exclusive,我會原諒我自己的任性。
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【民主進步黨 31 週年黨慶外交使節酒會 蔡英文主席致詞全文】
(中文版本:https://goo.gl/HczWgc)
Members of the diplomatic community distinguished guests good afternoon!
Nine years ago I took the chairpersonship of the Democratic Progressive Party for the first time. As many of you may know in the same year the party had just lost the 2008 presidential election.
To rebuild the people’s trust in the DPP I launched a small-donor campaign. I asked the public for their support so that we could get back on our feet again and become a viable opposition party.
I knew regaining the public’s confidence would take time so I didn’t expect the response to come quickly. Within a month a lady who earned a living by washing dishes sent us an envelope. There was 20000 dollars and a note inside. The note said: “I ask for nothing in return but your party to safeguard the sovereignty of Taiwan”.
There were tens of thousands of people like her. They came from all walks of life generously pledging their support for the DPP. They felt strongly about the democratic values the party stood for. They believed the DPP is a force capable of moving Taiwan forward once again.
Today I am here commemorating the 31st anniversary of the DPP with you in my capacity as Taiwan’s ruling party. I am pleased to have the opportunity to say we are delivering on those expectations. We have not shied away from the momentous responsibilities placed upon us.
Since my election I have completed pension reform a task previous administrations were not able to achieve. The number of social housing throughout Taiwan is rapidly increasing. Our long-term care plan is gradually benefitting more and more seniors.
One of our most critical pieces of legislation the forward-looking infrastructure plan has passed. At the same time we are also working to reform the military the judiciary and the tax system.
Our economy is improving too. Export orders have seen 12 consecutive months of growth. GDP growth has exceeded past expectations. Following the announcement of public sector wage increases the private sector is also following suit. The unemployment rate in August was 3.76 per cent the lowest it had been in 26 months.
In addition to this we have taken steadfast and pragmatic steps to broaden Taiwan’s international space and strengthen relations with countries around the world.
Of particular importance are Taiwan’s diplomatic allies. We are grateful to the 15 countries that voiced their support for Taiwan at the UN General Assembly earlier this month. We are determined to work with all diplomatic allies in order to more effectively support their development.
For like-minded countries we are furthering trade and investment ties as well as cooperation on issues like innovation green energy and science and technology. We have kept in close communication regarding the shared security challenges in the region.
Another one of our foreign policy priorities is the New Southbound Policy. We have worked tirelessly for Taiwan to play a greater role in the region particularly in areas of trade investment education tourism and culture.
We’re seeing the dividends of such efforts. Tourism from New Southbound countries has increased by 36.7% from the year prior. Trade is up 19.39%. The number of students from these countries has also increased by almost 10%. All of this has brought Taiwan and New Southbound countries closer together.
Taiwan would not be where it is today without support from international society. The countries you represent have walked with Taiwan along our journey towards a democracy. Together we have witnessed Taiwan’s transition from a net-recipient to a contributor around the world.
Today it is undeniable that Taiwan is an active member of the international community. I’m sure that our efforts in health education human rights regional security and climate change have not gone unnoticed around the world.
In fact we recently released our very first Voluntary National Review documenting our efforts for the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In the coming years Taiwan’s international participation will continue to face many challenges. Taiwan deserves your support so that as a partner we can contribute to a safer healthier and more prosperous global community.
I started this speech with a story of how one step at a time the DPP regained the trust and confidence of the people.
This story is also relevant for Taiwan’s international situation. Only through continued support from international society even if it is incremental can Taiwan play a greater role around the world.
We have already made our intentions clear. Taiwan is ready to work with each of your countries to create a more democratic secure and prosperous international society. I hope that you will also be willing to work with Taiwan for a better joint future.
I would like to thank you all for coming today. Let us raise our glasses to cheer for our continued friendship. Cheers! Thank you!
新聞稿全文連結:https://goo.gl/HczWgc
tax number中文 在 黃浩銘 Raphael Wong Facebook 的最讚貼文
請支持「在囚抗爭者支援基金」,履行公民社會對在囚抗爭者的責任。
為支援上述16位抗爭者,基金今日開始會向公眾募款,目標是400萬元,以支付以下各項:
- 向在囚申請人提供每人每月10,000元定額支援金,本基金不會作任何審查;
- 日常探訪在囚申請人的支援費用,包括在囚者日用品物資費、親友探訪之交通費等;
- 申請者入獄後因相關訴訟而引致的開支或法援分擔費;
- 基金日常運作的必要開支,如核數費用、職員薪金等;
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Imprisoned Activists Support Fund (IASF)
13 activists who protested against the North East New Territories Development and the 3 activists who "stormed" the government HQ Civic Square was re-sentenced to 6-13 months of imprisonment due to the sentence review by Justice Department.
Imprisoned Activists Support Fund (IASF) was founded to support their financial need and litigation cost of these 16 activists while they are imprisoned and to fulfill our civil social responsibility towards them. Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee, HUI Po-keung, Andrew To Yiu-ming and Denise Ho Wan-see are the trustees of IASF and the sole decision makers for matters relating to the fund, IASF is independent from any organizations and political parties.
To support the 16 imprisoned activists, IASF intends to raise HK$4 million from the public, which will be used for:
- a fixed $10,000 monthly allowance for each imprisoned applicant while serving the sentence
- buying basic necessities for the imprisoned applicants and travelling expenses for prison visits
- Related litigation costs incurred after imprisonment
- Operating expenditure of the Fund such as audit fee and salary
IASF does not accept any conditional donations, and will announce the amount and identity of the donor if donations over HK$100,000 was received and the identity of donor was made known to the Trustees. IASF has set up a secretariat to assist the day to day administrative work and has entrusted The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions to set up a dedicated bank account to receive donations and to disburse payments.
The HK$2.53 million raised on 20th August in the demonstration organized by the “North East Support Group”, “League of Social Democrats”, “Demosistō” and “Students Fight For Democracy” was donated to IASF as the startup donation. We thank Hong Kong residents for their support.
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Cheque payable to "Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions"
Attention to "Imprisoned Activists Support Fund"
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Account no.: Hang Seng Bank 295-164578-009
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