Anyone been able to get around the "no texting app" rule?
I have a second number using Fongo. But I definitely don't want to use my actual number.
I understand that they use software to check for text apps. There was another recent thread where this subject has been widely discussed. In order to book with premier your phone service needs to be able to make and receive voice calls,
AND send and receive SMS. There are two reasonably priced alternatives:
1) buy a Speakout SIM card from 7-11 and use it in an old or burner phone, or if your current model takes two SIMs. That way you will have both a number to call and book with and receive their SMS messages about when you can enter the spa. With Speakout when registering the account you only need to use an email address, so no reason to connect to your civilian ID.
2) use a MagicJack voip device, with a USA based area code, install the app on a phone and connect it to that number. Then you can make calls for boking and receive SMS from spa. NB: do NOT pay the extra fee for a Canadian area code, as SMS service does not work for Canadian area codes. Note this technique does not use a SIM card so no need for a second phone.
Note, I use the latter, and even though I had been using the US number for booking prior to the lockdown, my number was not initially accepted by their website form. However I emailed management and they got me all set up and now all is good.
I have not tried Fongo, but if it allows for calls and SMS to/from your mobile via data, then it is worth a shot trying to register with premier. If it fails, email the management.
Hope this helps.