OBi110 & Mediatrix 2102 & GV ... HELP !!!!!
zapattack:
Although you cannot port to the VoIp provider you want, you may be able to go through a two-step method.
By this I mean port to a cheap prepaid cell phone plan (Koodo/Fido/Virgin) and then to the VoIp provider of your choice.
While the initial cost would be higher, you would not have the Iristel monthly fee. Assuming your home is in a good cell coverage area, you would still have service on your old number during the process.
zapattack:
When you say you have checked other providers, could you list them for us?
Have you tried CallCentric?
At present Anveo has free porting.
Many other American companies have a Canadian Presence, but in any case may still be able to port your number.
You might try looking here also: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/voip
jtplayte:
Quote from: QBZappy on December 05, 2012, 11:52:03 am
What town/city and area code?
Owen Sound, Ontario
Area code 519
jtplayte:
Thank you very much for your reply !
I just tested putting Medeatrix Phone#1 line into line of Obi device...worked great.
E-Mailed customer care to get required proxy settings etc. to configure SP2 on Obi110
Would like to eliminate their device, then talk to someone "higher up" as to why I have to pay more for the service with my own equipment?? Especially when they then don't guarantee the service or support you.
Quote from: ProfTech on December 05, 2012, 03:37:56 pm
Not difficult to set up at all and you save $5 month by using their equipment. You would, however need a second port available on your router. Simply connect the port on the Mediatrix where you would plug the phone to the "Line" port on the Obi. I'm assuming you already have GV set to be the primary line. If you only want to use GV for outgoing calls it is extremely easy to set up. One thing to note, though. When you call people on GV they won't see your "standard" home telephone number on their caller ID. If that is important to you, then you would need to come up with some other set up.
*edited* I just noticed you said there is a $5 a month rental fee. Pretty hinky of them. That eliminates the saving of using their equipment. So it might come down to a matter of convenience / reliability. If you're not comfortable with setting up and possibly experimenting with settings in the Obi to get it to work you may be better off using the Mediatrix. An added plus might be that you could simply plug your telephone into the Mediatrix at any time and bypass the Obi altogether, if needed.
jtplayte:
Way too many to list!
Owen Sound, Ontario ..... 519 area code
Yes I tried CallCentric and many many many others.
Thanks for your feedback though. Take Care.
Quote from: zapattack on December 07, 2012, 11:14:23 pm
When you say you have checked other providers, could you list them for us?
Have you tried CallCentric?
At present Anveo has free porting.
Many other American companies have a Canadian Presence, but in any case may still be able to port your number.
You might try looking here also: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/voip
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