Dialing a disconnected number -- just rings / no message
cj4331:
I've tried a couple 800 numbers and it called them fine. I'm trying to weigh my options. I actually can't remember calling a disconnected number in ages until just recently when trying to find a heating and air dealer. One apparently went out of business. I kept the number and started forwarding junk callers to it with my current service. I just tried to call it from the google voice/OBi phone while testing it and that's when I noticed the problem. After hearing about the busy signal being a problem that could bother me. But honestly I don't know where I can find a replacement provider that's simple and cheap. NetTalk is a provider I've looked at that isn't bad. Most of the sip providers that I've run across to use with the OBi seem quite complicated to figure out what they offer. A real benefit of using GV is that when I call out from home it's coming from the number I want people to call me at. When people call in my home and cell ring and I can look at the caller id to see if to take it on the cell if I'm not home. I'm listening to any options. I'm waiting to see if the quality and reliability of the GV/OBi is good before porting my home number to GV via a cheep cell intermediate step.
Lavarock7:
I use VOIP.MS for my tollfree numbers. They allow outbound spoofing too.
If you create a free account there you may be able to use it for toll free numbers.
If you fund the account and use it and decide not to continue, they will refund your unused money, as long as you have not put funds in a second time.
I have been happy enough with them that I have ported a toll free number there and am porting a regular number to them (consolidating).
I like the way you can create sub-accounts, etc.
giqcass:
Most toll free numbers will work fine from Google Voice. There are exceptions and with a few changes on the OBi you can route toll free numbers through another carrier for free. If you bought a NetTalk adapter then you would have been stuck with NetTalk. The big advantage with OBi is you can go anywhere for service.
I can't recommend any voip services personally that can compete with NetTalk price wise.
cj4331:
Thanks everyone. I'm going to try this for awhile to make sure it's reliable and clear. If so I think I'm going to start porting my landline to GV. I think it's the best solution.
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