Why can't I forward an incoming call to a number that doesn't 'supe'?
SteveInWA:
Sorry, you can't do that with Google Voice. It is a call forwarding system that specifically avoids connecting calls to dead ends, and its voicemail can't be disabled.
You can port your Google Voice number out to a SIP VoIP service provider, and then you'll have all sorts of options to manage robocalls. For that matter, using Callcentric, you can simply subscribe to outbound calling, and send all inbound calls to the SIT tone error message.
Porting instructions: https://support.google.com/voice/answer/1065667#xferout
GPz1100:
David,
I too have a number that I ported over to gv that ages old (almost 2 decades), gets lots of spam, and the occasional legit caller. The number is configured on my pbx with a lengthy, ridiculous 90 second announcement before it goes to voice mail. It's been working wonders for telemarketers/robo calls. For the legit callers, they can either leave a message, or send a text.
Basically, once gv hands off the call to the pbx, gv is entirely out of the picture.
Taoman:
Quote from: david2 on December 13, 2017, 05:49:49 pm
Tried that. Snag: calls still go to Google's voicemail. I don't want that either. I want the incoming calls to reach a dead-end. I don't want my GV inbox filling up with voicemails and/or missed calls.
Get yourself a free Callcentric DID.
Link the Callcentric DID in your GV account and then uncheck Google Chat
Configure your Callcentric account on your OBi device
Create a Callcentric IVR. The only thing you configure in the IVR is Last Route to "Busy tone/Line disconnect"
Create a CC call treatment that sends all calls to that IVR
All callers will hear 3 or 4 busy tones and the line will disconnect. Because the IVR actually answers the call, GV voicemail will never be activated.
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