OBi100 VoIP Telephone Adapter and Voice Service Bridge - how to block anonymous callers?
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I know there is a way cause I have talk to someone who did it but I myself do not know, sorry I couldn't help you.
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This feature is built into Obi. Try dialing *77 from your handset. *87 will unblock anonymous call blocking. (Google Obi star codes for more features).
1523498
I use OBi100 with my Google Voice account. Through my Google account I am able to blacklist or whitelist callers. Google voice can also be set to block calls and texts it identifies as spam.
1007578
Yes you can block calls and up to 250 phone numbers. You can have it block calls that no phone number is attached to like "Private Caller" I find this a life saver after having around 100 blocked numbers so far but there are always more coming in but I've really cut the nuisance calls dramatically. Great feature to have and blocking calls are very easy to do.
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you need a pbx system. something like Asterisk or another provider. Once you have the settings just log into the IP on the phone and fill it out. extension/user/pass. and then it will work.
908153
It is possible to port your landline number (or locked/proprietary VoIP service number) to a service configured on the OBi device, e.g Google Voice, Callcentric, etc. This is necessary as Obihai is not a VoIP service provider, so you must use a service with the OBi device (and your broadband Internet connection) to reach traditional land line terrestrial and mobile phone numbers. Here is a listing of the service providers for whom Obihai have made service configuration templates for easy configuration of the OBi device using the OBiTALK web portal: Broadvoice: http://www.broadvoice.com/ Callcentric: http://www.callcentric.com/ Future Nine: http://www.future-nine.com/plans.html Google Voice: http://www.google.com/voice Inphonex: http://www.inphonex.com/personal/ Sipgate: http://www.sipgate.com/ Vitelity: http://www.vitelity.com/pricing#voip VoicePulse: http://www.voicepulse.com/index.aspx VoIPms: http://www.voip.ms/ You may port your number to a VoIP service and then use this service to place and receive calls from a regular phone attached to the OBi. With a regular "Bring Your Own Device" service like Callcentric, VoIPms or VoicePulse this is fairly straightforward. Your number will get ported directly to the VoIP service. With Google Voice, you first have to make your land line number a mobile number and then go to the Google Voice set-up page to request the from the mobile carrier to Google Voice.
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Robert - You'l need to contact your service provider regarding call blocking features they may offer.
1599302
I bought 2 Uniden D3098 phones with an answering feature also. Each answer phone has a call blocking feature to block 30 seperate numbers plus all private & unknown numbers. Comes with a remote phone. It announces callers. It does need a 120 volt outlet. Works great!
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Pat - Contact your service provider regarding blocking options they may offer. Thanks!
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I have never experienced that event. However, I never got the machine to block numbers that were a nuisance. I found that having ID Caller on my phone to identify the caller. If it is someone/thing I do not know, I do not answer. Works every time!
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This phone doesn't directly connect to a VoIP service, it is a standard 2-line analog phone. However, I have used this phone with OOMA for nearly a year and it has worked nicely. You need a device that will bridge from the VoIP service to analog telephone service. The caller ID features are dependent on the provider (VoIP or regular) not on the phone.
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For VOIP fax you may use this. I do. OBi202 VoIP Phone Adapter with Router, 2-Phone Ports, T.38 Fax
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Follow section 12 of the manual at http://hqtelecom.com/TLock-Pro-CallBlocker-N2-UserManual.pdf. Regards,
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I have the same phone and the same issue. I turned off voicemail as the "solution". This issue is not due to a limitation with the phone. The issue is with all skype phones. There is no workarounds as far as I can find. I am considering getting an ooma phone instead.
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Kelly:The Obi100 does not assign a number. Sign up with Google Voice to select a number before connecting the Obi100.thom
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You would need a blocker for each incoming phone line. The number of phones is irrelevant.
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It is easy to configure, just logon to obi talk.com. You would need a gmail account with voice. You don't need to create another account on obi talk. Just login with your gmail then add the device. On doing the configuration, it will show a number to call and you would need to dial the .# number. Before you start this make sure this adapter is connected to Internet and the telephone is connected to the adapter. Last in your google voice account select the option to forward calls to only your gmail account so all calls get routed to your phone.
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I set my call blocker to block every call and then just allow the area codes and numbers of the folks I want to call me. That way all calls with "Toll Free", "Private" or "Unknown" caller IDs are blocked. If you see a legitimate call blocked you can easily add them to your VIP list to unblock them. This was the best $100 I ever spent. Try it.
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Yes, definitely disconnect from the outside telephone company wiring. Once that is done, your can use the house phone jack wiring to distribute the OBi100 signal to other rooms of the house.