Is it possible to format Caller ID display?
LoneRangir:
At this point, I'd settle for the number to be formatted so I can see area code and the seven digits separated. I have an old Uniden phone. Is there a way, other than buying a new phone, to get this to happen?
To recap, I have GV and Obi 110.
infin8loop:
It appears the callerid display device formats the number according to it's own liking:
For instance (devices I have):
1. AT&T 993 2-line desk phone with display shows all numbers as 1aaa-1234567 (see update note below)
2. Vtech IA5878 wireless system handsets with display shows calls to my google voice # as 1-aaa-123-4567 and other calls as aaa-123-4567
3. BellSouth Caller ID System (stand alone box) shows all numbers as aaa-123-1234 (applicable only to POTS line, a museum piece?)
I'm not aware of any options on any of these particular devices nor google voice that changes the way the callerid number is formatted. I would guess that when the callerid number is delivered it is a string of digits with no formatting.
update: I discovered that by adding the 3 area codes in my area to the AT&T 933 in the Caller ID part of the settings and leaving the "home" area code blank that calls from those area codes show up in the caller id display as aaa-1234567 without the leading "1". I leave the "home" area code blank because that area code would be auto dialed as 7 digits and that doesn't work after 10-digit dialing was implemented. This isn't exactly fool-proof because some calls within the 3 area codes in my area (depending on distance I guess) are long distance and require the leading "1". And some metro numbers with an area code that is outside the 3 area codes are not long distance and don't require the leading "1" but still show up with the leading "1". This is exhausting.
LoneRangir:
Thanks everyone for your input. It's quite clear that the phone does the formatting. However, it seems like Uniden ohones might do a better job at formatting if the preceeding 1 was not transmitted. Is there a way to ge this removed? Sounds like this is an oustanding request from the community. Perhaps a mode bit in the firmware? I have two Uiniden phones, and I'm not that interested in purchasing a third.
jimates:
Me too. I have 3 Obi's with Uniden phones, total of 8 handsets. I do not want to switch.
ProfTech:
I believe the "1" prefix is not being added by the Obi. It is sent by your VOIP service provider. I communicated with Callcentric regarding this and was informed that they send the "1" so that the user can return a call simply by pressing "call this person back". The one is required for every call [11 digits] with Callcentric so they thought it would be convenient for them to add it. If they didn't, it would have to be added on your end in order to return a call. While this would be simple with an Obi, it would not be for every different ATA. Callcentric sends the full name, when it is available.
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