If you have been using the Google provided GV app, that is probably the root of your issues. I have been using a wonderful app called "Talkatone" for some time now on iOS and Android. It does use Google Voice as the back bone, which I know you said you were trying to avoid. Please note that to use Talkatone you do not need to have the google voice app installed (delete it actually) you just need a properly configured GV account which is easy to do in your computer browser once, then you dont have to login to that again. Note that it seems to be more stable on iOS from my experience, but your mileage may very. I make most of my calls with this now, which is not many calls, but it's been incredibly stable and reliable. I pay the 99 cent fee to allow me to have multiple GV numbers/accounts in Talkatone at the same time, which also removes ads, totally worth it. I can make/receive calls and send/recieve messages on any of 3 numbers. I use Talkatone mostly for text messaging and this works great. Calls and messages will automatically route over Wifi or LTE, which ever is available. Talkatone is properly optimized for tablet screen size and phone screen sizes, whichever you find yourself on, it works and looks great. For a one time $20 porting fee, you can even port your mobile number to GV if you have a US based mobile number and use it in Talkatone exclusively.
I've also heard good things about an app named Viber, but have never used it. Feel free to contact me off list if you have any specific questions. Hope this helps, Chris
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