What happens when Google Voice goes away?
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At this point, who cares? Within a short time of getting my Obi I signed up with a real SIP carrier (Callcentric) and haven't looked back. The degree of control they and others give you over your communications is stupendous. Call treatments/filtering, virtual extensions, simultaneous multiple outbound and inbound calls, custom outbound vs inbound pricing. GV made for a good trial, but it could never match the flexibility of a good SIP carrier. Yes, you have to pay for it, but the cost is a fraction of what the cable companies charge and you're never locked into a single company. If only we could have that kind of choice when it comes to Internet service providers (are you listening, FCC?)! At this point, who cares? Within a short time of getting my Obi I signed up with a real SIP carrier (Callcentric) and haven't looked back. The degree of control they and others give you over your communications is stupendous. Call treatments/filtering, virtual extensions, simultaneous multiple outbound and inbound calls, custom outbound vs inbound pricing. GV made for a good trial, but it could never match the flexibility of a good SIP carrier. Yes, you have to pay for it, but the cost is a fraction of what the cable companies charge and you're never locked into a single company. If only we... » Read More At this point, who cares? Within a short time of getting my Obi I signed up with a real SIP carrier (Callcentric) and haven't looked back. The degree of control they and others give you over your communications is stupendous. Call treatments/filtering, virtual extensions, simultaneous multiple outbound and inbound calls, custom outbound vs inbound pricing. GV made for a good trial, but it could never match the flexibility of a good SIP carrier. Yes, you have to pay for it, but the cost is a fraction of what the cable companies charge and you're never locked into a single company. If only we could have that kind of choice when it comes to Internet service providers (are you listening, FCC?)! « Show Less
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obi gave me 2 diffrent companes that have plans as low as 40:00 a year. the obi box is not tied to any 1 companey.
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The latest is that Google Voice support for OBi* is now "official": http://blog.obihai.com/2014/09/google-voice-and-obihai-update.html
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Well, it's 5/16, 4:30pm where I am and my Obihai box still works--tried both outgoing and incoming calls with my cellphone. There are talks raging on DSLreports (search for "OBi + Google Voice Death Watch") that Google may not stop supporting the XMPP protocol through which the Obihai box interfaces to Google Voice. However, this is only T+1 day after the presumed deadline. it's still too early to pop that bottle of Champagne.
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Google Has two services, "Talk" and "Voice". Google Talk became incompatible with Obihai, as announced. Google Voice, which works with Obihai, was never affected. TalkaTone, a Google Talk Application, assigns a new number, as Google Voice does. If you get TalkaTone, it won't work with Obihai. However, you can have your Google Voice number ring to your TalkaTone number. Sound clear? None of this really affects Obihai's use with Google Voice.
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Good question!I just found out about it! I guess I need to look for a VOIP provider, me and everyone else that purchased the device...
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The latest is that Google Voice support for OBi* is now "official":http://blog.obihai.com/2014/09/google-voice-and-obihai-update.html
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We get screwed. I have been unable to find any COMPLETELY FREE alternatives, which is a damn shame. Here is the "official" word from Obihai Technology, Inc: http://blog.obihai.com/2013/10/important-message-about-google-voice.html
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GV is still working with Obi as of this date. I do not know if/when it will stop functioning or if Goggle is just not going to support this technology further. As also stated, if you purchase a new Obi, they are also offering specials for VOIP service carriers or you can choose any of the many services.
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I have haed the device for two years so if Google voice goes away it has already paid for itself. I think it can be used with other services so I will see what happens. I do not use it for critical work.
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No clue I contacted google and they said if it dont have google talk or google hangout on it it wont work. He told me to return
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Well, no one knows, but one would hope if they start charging that they charge $20 or $30 a year, like Magic Jack or Net Talk Duo. If that price works for those guys, it should work for Google. Paying $15 to $30 a month isn't worth it for people who already have cell phones, but at $20 or $30 a year, it's nice to have a landline.
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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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You simply port your number over to it or they will give you a new number when sign up for google voice and then they can call you. You can also use the Obi on lots of other Voip services as well.
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YES, you just pick up the phone and make the call! Naturally, you must set up Google Voice or Talk as a VOIP service. With Google Voice, you will even receive calls if your G.V. has a number. Some Obi owners only have G.V. as there phone service and pay nothing else after buying the Obi box (as long as G.V. is free). In Canada, we only have Google Talk so we can only make calls for now so we need a second service to receive calls.
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I'm afraid I do not know cz I no longer use that phone. The minutes run out so fast for me.
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Hi Danny,Thanks for the tip but when streaming music and long-pressing the button to activate google voice, music still plays and it interferes with my voice command.it doesn't pause like you described. It plays through the phone speakers.
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yes. Your PC is doing all the processing for google voice. The GVMate is just an interface to a plain old telephone set. With the GVMate software, a user must also be logged in to the desktop.
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I did not run into any restrictions. However, I have heard that Nettalk will soon no longer work with Google Voice.
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When you sign up for google voice, it gives you a number. That number is the number they call you on.
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@JCNot as far as I can tell. The unlimited talk plans also come with text; in which case, Google Voice wouldn't necessarily save you money.
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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.
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Hi LisaMac, No, the navigation will pause if there's an incoming call and will continue after the call. Thanks. &gt;Joffrey
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It,s a little unclear what you are askng but maybe this will hyelp...I use vonage. I have the panasonic VM on and if i am NOT on phone and do not pick upo, it goes to the panasonic VM. If I have it turned off, and do not pick up, it goes to my Vonage VM. If I am on the phone, regardless of whet6her it is on or off, it goes to vonage and the message is left there. And I DO gave call waiting. Call waiting gives you the opportunity to pick up if you want. If I dont, it goes to Vonage
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If you select another unit and call it, it becomes voice-activated so that the callee can answer from across the room. This mes and the system reverts to the default (not voice activated) in a minute or so.
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We already had a phone that had died . This was a replacement and Verizon simply transferred the contract to this phone (and the contacts, etc. etc.). Hope that answers your question.