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Yes of course, we'll keep your number for you.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-11-12T17:46:54Z"}]},{"id":332932,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:332932","question":"Hello, Any updates?","author_name":"Mario M Teel Jr.","votes":1,"created_at":"2026-05-04T14:50:46Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-332932","answers":[]},{"id":235094,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:235094","question":"I like Pate will be looking foward to your next Wefunder Open Round to get a chance to invet. Now that it been months do u have a date for Next Round?","author_name":"Natural Power-Original","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-02-16T18:12:12Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-235094","answers":[{"id":235314,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:235314","answer":"Thanks for your support. At the end of 2023, we'll announce of Seed round. I'll be sure to reach out to you!","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-02-17T19:37:08Z"}]},{"id":330582,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:330582","question":"Can we get an update. It's been a while.","author_name":"Mario M Teel Jr.","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-09T15:57:58Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-330582","answers":[]},{"id":231572,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:231572","question":"I have not received any email regarding our Investor Perks. Just want to get an update.","author_name":"Adan Farrah","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-01-18T13:56:08Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-231572","answers":[{"id":231682,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:231682","answer":"We will be emailing everyone by the end of the month, after we receive the final investor list from WeFunder.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-01-19T10:30:38Z"}]},{"id":229517,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229517","question":"Why did the round closed without reaching minimum goal ? I was Interested to Invest \u0026amp; still can invest if allowed","author_name":"nIrMaL PaTeL","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-24T22:47:54Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-229517","answers":[{"id":229967,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229967","answer":"Hello Patel! Our time ran out but we met our minimum goal. We'll let you know for the next round. We'd be happy to have you on as an investor. Please email me and I'll update you accordingly.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-12-30T13:49:49Z"}]},{"id":229135,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229135","question":"One last question - For a big company, how can employees call from one number registered as \"Company 1\" for example, simultaneously? You cant call multiple customers from the same number simultaneously, can you? And for that reason, will employees have to call from different numbers and not the number linked with \"Company 1\"? Can you please explain?","author_name":"Manu Pasricha","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-21T00:21:06Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-229135","answers":[{"id":229176,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229176","answer":"Yes, of course this is possible. A single phone number is capable of having virtual unlimited concurrent calls. For example, a bank's customer service department at any given time can making hundreds of outgoing calls from the same number. Each employee might have a different extension but they're calling from the same number. And this same number will be branded with the logo and brand name, on our platform.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-21T13:40:25Z"}]},{"id":229030,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229030","question":"For your technology to work, will both the receiver (customer) and business be required to download your software or just the business? Also, do you charge a business or telecom companies like Verizon for using your system?","author_name":"Manu Pasricha","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-19T22:32:52Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-229030","answers":[{"id":229063,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229063","answer":"For the technology to work, only the business needs to use Phone2. The other items are displayed natively on the user's device (reason for calling, logo, brand name). This technology is supported natively by Android and iOS. We don't charge Verizon or other telcos for this.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-20T07:36:22Z"}]},{"id":229029,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229029","question":"What prevents someone from assuming the name of a company and trying to commit fraud? Is there a preventative control?","author_name":"Manu Pasricha","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-19T22:31:33Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-229029","answers":[{"id":229064,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229064","answer":"There are anti-spoofing system built in. The number is verified and vetted before it can make \"push\" the company logo and name to other devices.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-20T07:37:07Z"}]},{"id":229028,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229028","question":"How many total number of shares and cost per each share?","author_name":"Manu Pasricha","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-19T22:28:34Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-229028","answers":[{"id":229065,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229065","answer":"We're raising on a \"SAFE\". The pricing of the shares will not be priced until the next round.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-20T07:37:41Z"}]},{"id":228845,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:228845","question":"Hello! What's the difference between your technology and the system other companies are using with one phone number but different extensions (like #1234) for each employee? They can also call customers with one number, correct?","author_name":"Manu Pasricha","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-16T21:23:57Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-228845","answers":[{"id":228933,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:228933","answer":"We offer a unified inbox. Other systems have ignored the collaboration aspect of the phone. Yes, each of the Phone2 users have their own extension, but they can also call \u0026amp; text from the main line, and see the calls \u0026amp; texts of their colleagues as well. Shared numbers and branded calls are our key value propositions.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-19T09:07:52Z"}]},{"id":228827,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:228827","question":"Unanswered questions: Hello will the life time subscription includes all future upgrades \u0026amp; services free of cost even in case of acquisition. 1 user means only one self or can invite additional 1 user ( Use case here is sharing responsibility between partners, spouses, parents or households in regards to micro management of lot of responsibilities).","author_name":"nIrMaL PaTeL","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-16T17:16:42Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-228827","answers":[{"id":229319,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229319","answer":"Yes, of course!","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-22T20:52:04Z"}]},{"id":228815,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:228815","question":"Hello will the life time subscription includes all future upgrades \u0026amp; services free of cost even in case of acquisition. Also if you can explain perk for $500, 1 workspace means what ? 1 number means we get one phone number (do you allow to choose customized number and also do you allow portability of switching it from personal number to business or freelancer and vice versa) and 1 user means only one self or can invite additional 1 user ( Use case here is sharing responsibility between partners, spouses, parents or households in regards to micro management of lot of responsibilities). What if someone have frequent international travel will this number works any part of the world with access of internet ?","author_name":"nIrMaL PaTeL","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-16T15:59:35Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-228815","answers":[{"id":228818,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:228818","answer":"Yes, this number will work in any part of the world. You'll be able to choose any number you want. You can also change it (once per year) of you wish. You can also port in an existing number. You have have up to 3 users in the workspace. I hope this answers your questions!","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-16T16:43:04Z"}]},{"id":228771,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:228771","question":"Is there an approved patent? Are you the only company doing this and are you trying to sell it to company like Verizon, etc?","author_name":"Manu Pasricha","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-16T02:09:50Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-228771","answers":[{"id":228785,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:228785","answer":"This a new system called \"Real Call Data\" which is supported by all carriers and natively on iOS and Android. However, the rollout is in stages - hopefully full support by Q4 of 2023. As far as competitors, I can say with confidence we're the only UCaaS provider doing this now (if comparing to Dialpad, RingCentral, etc).","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-16T07:45:34Z"}]},{"id":225404,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:225404","question":"The Investor Perks, when will we be able to use those perks ?","author_name":"Adan Farrah","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-11-14T16:33:12Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-225404","answers":[{"id":225561,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:225561","answer":"Hi Adan. All the perks will be emailed out to everyone when the round closes in about a month!","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-11-15T14:51:31Z"}]},{"id":225336,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:225336","question":"@Andrew Thanks for the answers. I'm clarifying one of the questions. I do a lot of business globally and I see that in some places it is very common for a single person to own two or more phones. In other words, a single user, but multiple phones. Can Phone2 be used in such a situation as that... to have one Phone2 number ring through to two devices for a single user/single account?","author_name":"Matthew H","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-11-12T22:17:36Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-225336","answers":[{"id":226109,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:226109","answer":"Yes, Phone2 is multi-device and will ring (send notifications to) every device which is logged into your Phone2 account.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-11-18T20:45:56Z"}]},{"id":218803,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:218803","question":"How difficult is it for a user to switch phones? Like when buying a new phone. Also, if someone carries two phones can they have their Phone2 number ring on both of their phones?","author_name":"Matthew H","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-09-16T01:33:33Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-218803","answers":[{"id":225315,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:225315","answer":"Yes, all of your Phone2 data (calls, text, call history, etc) syncs between all users within your Phone2 account across all devices.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-11-12T17:48:54Z"}]},{"id":218802,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:218802","question":"Can you tell us a bit about the security side of things? What security protocols/standards is Phone2 using? What user data is stored on your servers? Metadata? Encryption? Etc? If you have a white paper on security or an FAQ on a webpage already, feel free to direct me there.","author_name":"Matthew H","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-09-16T01:32:10Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/phone2#question-218802","answers":[{"id":219437,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:219437","answer":"Hi Hendershot! To answer your questions in order: 1. Phone2 is using 256-bit encryption for all user data transmitted between the app and our servers. 2. The data stored are on servers is: profile photo, call history and email addresses of team members. We don't store metadata. But please keep in mind that we are not a messaging app like Whatsapp or Telegram. Our platform sends SMS and voice calls over the publicly-switched-telephone-network. Once we deliver the SMS or call to the connecting operator (e.g., T-mobile or ATT\u0026amp;T), the encryption and security is out of our control.","author_name":"Andrew Shaker","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-09-19T19:08:38Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Can you tell us a bit about the security side of things? What security protocols/standards is Phone2 using? What user data is stored on your servers? Metadata? Encryption? Etc? If you have a white paper on security or an FAQ on a webpage already, feel free to direct me there.","answer":"Hi Hendershot! To answer your questions in order: 1. Phone2 is using 256-bit encryption for all user data transmitted between the app and our servers. 2. The data stored are on servers is: profile photo, call history and email addresses of team members. We don't store metadata. But please keep in mind that we are not a messaging app like Whatsapp or Telegram. Our platform sends SMS and voice calls over the publicly-switched-telephone-network. Once we deliver the SMS or call to the connecting ..."},{"question":"How difficult is it for a user to switch phones? Like when buying a new phone. Also, if someone carries two phones can they have their Phone2 number ring on both of their phones?","answer":"Yes, all of your Phone2 data (calls, text, call history, etc) syncs between all users within your Phone2 account across all devices."},{"question":"If we test Phone2 as a trial user, and find that the service is awesome and then make an investment into Phone2, can that phone number be used for one of the lifetime investment perk numbers?","answer":"Hello! Yes of course, we'll keep your number for you."},{"question":"@Andrew Thanks for the answers. I'm clarifying one of the questions. I do a lot of business globally and I see that in some places it is very common for a single person to own two or more phones. In other words, a single user, but multiple phones. Can Phone2 be used in such a ...","answer":"Yes, Phone2 is multi-device and will ring (send notifications to) every device which is logged into your Phone2 account."},{"question":"The Investor Perks, when will we be able to use those perks ?","answer":"Hi Adan. All the perks will be emailed out to everyone when the round closes in about a month!"}]}}}