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Jackson:
Well I like what I see. I'm a light, no frills needed, user. I use GV as my primary and also have a second number (different area code) and e911 at Anveo which cost me ~$1.80/month. This plan-> "Platform Minutes Included: Free 40 minutes per day".
So for an additional $1.53/ month I can now bump up to Free Incoming, 250 outbound /mon and 2 Concurrent Incoming Calls?
Is this correct?
Anveo's phone quality has been quite good and as far as support, a few questions I had were quickly answered by Anveo (and members) at DSLReports.
And call me old fashioned, but I want to use my phone's answering machine, so tired of the clearing GV's VM and message indicator. With Anveo I can set (extend) the time before VM kicks in.
Time for the switch. :)
nubie:
Does anybody know if Skype will work with Obi110? Skype has a service for $2.99 a month subscription with unlimited calls to USA and Canada...I want my Skype number to ring on my house phone instead of just my computer...also so far I have to leave my computer on...must be a way...does anyone know about Skype internet phones...need something to plug into router instead of computer...thanks...aud
drgeoff:
None of the OBi products support Skype.
Most so-called Skype phones are little more than USB handsets which require a running computer. There are (were?) some phones that do natively support Skype but I've never had my mits on one.
QBZappy:
@nubie
Welcom to the forum,
GXV3140v2 IP Multimedia Phone (Sip+native Skype+built in camera)
http://www.grandstream.com/index.php/products/ip-video-telephony/gxv3140
GXP2200 (Android phone) Sip+can install Skype. USB plug used for a webcam. ($158.00 Amazon) http://www.amazon.com/Grandstream-GXP2200-Enterprise-Android-Device/dp/B00A79G6CA
Xblue Skype Desktop Telephone
http://www.amazon.com/Xblue-Skype-Desktop-Telephone-SP2014/dp/B003X0BK9O/ref=pd_sim_e_2
Freetalk phone adapter
http://ca.freetalk.me/skype-adapters/phone-adapter-for-skype.html
I own both Grandstream models mentioned above. Skype works well enough on both models. Added advantage is that both can be used with a sip account. The android model is by far the one I have the most fun with.
Another way which I don't see mentioned often enough is using a smart phone. Android/apple/windows/Nokia all have the ability to install Skype in addition to functioning as a cell phone (Sip+Skype+Cell). If you want a dedicated appliance, I would even consider installing Skype on an Android tablet. The tablet work the same as an Android phone (Sip+Skype)
giqcass:
Skype does have a service that will connect directly to any Obi without extra adapters but that service is pricey.
Free talk 1200 sounds most like the device you need. It can plug in to the Obi110 or Obi2xx 3xx series with obiline adapter. Currently the device is going for around $40 on Amazon. A computer is only used to set it up. After that the computer can be turned off. Skype does NOT provide 911 service.
Skype can also forward to a phone number for free when you purchase a subscription like the $2.99 plan you talked about.
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