So people who were already using OBi with Google Voice prior to May 15th can still use it, but new subscribers cannot?
1051641
I started using OBi with Google Voice in late April this year and so far it is working fine. I don't know why but can't complain.
1051642
I've been using 4 GV lines on 2 OBi110's for more than 3 years now and they have never stopped working. I just added a 5th GV line on a new OBi200 I just bought from Newegg.com last week for $29.99 shipped and it's worked great, too.
1051643
Obihai stopped supporting google voice for a couple of months but now as of december 2014 it appears that they came back to support it after a frameware update for the old devices.
1051644
This is a myth. Obihai officially support Google Voice. All it take is to google for it :-). Check it out on Obihai's website.http://blog.obihai.com/2014/09/google-voice-and-obihai-update.html
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It depends what voip be used for Obihai. If you are using Google voice. I will tell you in bold answer "NO". Google voice (voip) only for US free, it detects your IP address that's identified you are none US ip address. Find other voip carrier that will support in your country.
1799273
Can you port phone numbers? I currently use Vonage and would like to switch to Obi110. However, I really would like to keep my current Vonage phone number. Possible? Thanks for input!
107654
The announcement on September 11, 2014 says that Google Voice is now officially supported on Obi VOip devices. I do know that mine works great.
107656
Looks like Google has reversed its original decision and Obi devices will be supported by Google. I never lost my Google connection to after the May deadline.
1270214
the Obi becomes the interface between your telephone handset and your internet so people can call you just like a regular phone. I had to change my number but it's free since I am using Google Plus.
1345735
Obi doesn't assign phone numbers. You get the phone number from Google Voice. The Obi just let's you access the Google Voice account over your traditional home phones.
1614890
As far as I know you can activate whenever you want. The plans, however, do change. What is available today may not be available next month.
2210040
I did not run into any restrictions. However, I have heard that Nettalk will soon no longer work with Google Voice.
904324
Gvmate uses Google Voice. I checked the Google Voice to see if it could be done. It can be done. See here: https://support.google.com/voice/answer/1065667?hl=en It does cost US$20 it appears. I have not done it. It just appears that it can be done. It could get interesting if Google Voice changes their terms of service sometime in the future. (Right now the service is FREE inside the US.) HTH.
729833
Totally free GoogleVoice calling ends mid-May. However, I used OBI's web page to sign up for a PhonePower service that is discounted for those using OBI boxes. OBI and PhonePower have done a great job of making the switch and sign up VERY EASY. Two rates, either $3 a month for 300min/mth or $5/mth for unlimited calling+some foreign calling. Included free (911), voicemail, etc. Sort of one-click signup for OBI folks...up and running in 5 minutes...note that you need to go back to OBI page after PhonePower signup to confirm configuration change from Google to PP (again one click). We'll see how it goes. We went with the one-year $60 plan...didn't bother to pay to move my old # as we use the VOIP phone for just outgoing long-distance calls.
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It has nothing to do with Google. THey (OOMA) will give you a number (you can choose form a list) or you can "port over" you current number. Once you buy the OOMA equipment (more or less a "modem") you only pay the federal "taxes and fees?". So it isn't totally "free" but my cost is about $3.50 (in taxes and "fees) a month for (IP) phone service or about 45 dollars less than with the phone company. Hope this helps.
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I signed up for a free Google Voice number. This number is just like a local number but with the advantage that when it is called it can be assigned to ring both at your Home/Obi and your cell phone such that no matter where your at the call comes to you. Now I live in Miss and the area I live in did not have an exact match Google Voice number for my area, but they did have number to an area near me which is just fine with me. If you sign your Obi up with a paid service provider (still at much less cost than ATT/Verizon/etc) they may have a better fit number assignment process. I liked the free option as phone service is something I need but not the most important thing in my life. I signed up for a free Google Voice number. This number is just like a local number but with the advantage that when it is called it can be assigned to ring both at your Home/Obi and your cell phone such that no matter where your at the call comes to you. Now I live in Miss and the area I live in did not have an exact match Google Voice number for my area, but they did have number to an area near me which is just fine with me. If you sign your Obi up with a paid service provider (still at much less cost than ATT/Verizon/etc) they may have a better fit number assignment process. I liked the... » Read More I signed up for a free Google Voice number. This number is just like a local number but with the advantage that when it is called it can be assigned to ring both at your Home/Obi and your cell phone such that no matter where your at the call comes to you. Now I live in Miss and the area I live in did not have an exact match Google Voice number for my area, but they did have number to an area near me which is just fine with me. If you sign your Obi up with a paid service provider (still at much less cost than ATT/Verizon/etc) they may have a better fit number assignment process. I liked the free option as phone service is something I need but not the most important thing in my life. « Show Less
967835
I bought it for that reason and NO you can't. I confused me & I wish I had asked first. I bought it for my Dad because he lost his phone. We couldn't use it. They(Verizon) he could use it 60 days after their plan ended if he wanted a pre-paid option. Its still in the box!
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The phone just rings like a normal land line. Yes just get a phone number/account from www.google.com/voice. I think you can transfer a number over for $25. Hook the OBi to the router with a cat 5 cable. Hook a phone to the Obi and pick up the receiver. Directions are simple after that. You will also need to go to the obitalk site and sign in with google. You can use it for one phone or feed the entire house with it for multiple phones. I think the Obi recommends the 110 if you feed the house, but the 100 worked for me but I dan't have any old style phones that might draw more power. Free phone, voice mail, call forwarding, voice mail to text. Can even search for phone numbers by letter designation names. Good luck.
1345733
Kelly:The Obi100 does not assign a number. Sign up with Google Voice to select a number before connecting the Obi100.thom
729832
Totally free is dead mid-May. However I signed up for a home # with Vestalink which is $10. a month, no contract or I took the $50 a year. Things you had to pay for on voice (911) are part of the deal. It was brain dead easy to change the OBI with the Vestalink Easy setup tool page. About 10 minutes total to setup my account and the OBI, all confirmed and done. I didn't bother to pay to move my old # as it is also easy to just pass the new info on, and no concerns about a 'hand off' of my #. HTH, Tcat