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I Need an Alternative to Google Voice

Can someone recommend a VOIP service that operates similarly to Google Voice?

I want to get a virtual phone number that can auto-forward all incoming calls to my cell phone. In addition I would like to be able to make outgoing calls (from my smart phone or computer) that will display that phone number in the caller ID of anyone receiving that outgoing call.

Also, it's critical that this number be able to receive text messages and forward those to my smartphone or email inbox. Will need to send text messages from my smart phone that display as coming from this virtual number.

I see there are companies like Grasshopper.com that offer this functionality, but they all seem to charge between $12 and $20 per month. Would prefer a cheaper alternative. Or free would be even better, but ultimately I realize I will probably have to pay something.

Thanks in advance.
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Thank you very much, Cliff. TextPlus does look good. But there seems to be a problem for me.

I do NOT want to use my current cell #. I need a brand new phone # that I can then forward to my current cell phone. This does not seem to be an option w/ TextPlus.
Textiles does issue phone numbers from their own pool like skypeIn and Google Voice.
Textiles? Please send me a link. Thanks!
Phone autocorrect. TextPlus.
Oh, OK. Great. Let me look into that.

Thanks!
Yes, you're correct, Cliff. That's perfect!

Thank you very much!
The perfect solution. Thanks!