What service to use after May 15th 2014 with my Obi110? [noob alert!]
Taoman:
Quote from: logicliker on April 20, 2014, 11:28:23 am
So it looks like I needed to switch to "obi expert configuration" in order to access these options. Now the new problem is, when I try to edit the fields under ITSP Profile A SIP, it won't let me.
You need to uncheck the boxes to the right of the field you wish to edit.
k8_fan:
I'm looking for a plan, and hopefully someone will look at my needs and say "Here's exactly what you need"
Like the OP, I am using a Google Voice number.
I make a small number of calls to various people, but spend hours every night on the phone to my wife who is in another city.
So what's the best approach if 90%+ of my calling is to the same number? Should I set up another ObiHai device at the other end and call Obi to Obi?
I'm always on the computer anyway - can I still make calls to her number if I use Google Voice on the web to make the call?
SteveInWA:
Quote from: k8_fan on April 24, 2014, 10:59:32 pm
I'm looking for a plan, and hopefully someone will look at my needs and say "Here's exactly what you need"
Like the OP, I am using a Google Voice number.
I make a small number of calls to various people, but spend hours every night on the phone to my wife who is in another city.
So what's the best approach if 90%+ of my calling is to the same number? Should I set up another ObiHai device at the other end and call Obi to Obi?
I'm always on the computer anyway - can I still make calls to her number if I use Google Voice on the web to make the call?
If you both have computers with webcams, why not just spend your hours having free video chats with each other via Google Hangouts? Also, you can still make and receive free phone calls from your computer using Hangouts.
k8_fan:
Quote from: SteveInWA on April 25, 2014, 10:35:12 am
If you both have computers with webcams, why not just spend your hours having free video chats with each other via Google Hangouts? Also, you can still make and receive free phone calls from your computer using Hangouts.
Because I like using a phone and don't want to be tethered to the computer. My cordless phone allows me to wander about the house while still talking, cook a meal, etc.
My wife won't use a webcam either. A cordless phone is far more flexible than a computer headset, and I don't have to deal with issues of computer sound device configuration on her end.
Frankly, I've used IP telephone products via computer, and just prefer to use a purpose-built device, aka a telephone.
It looks like I'm going to pick up a GVMate.
Also, I'll resist the push towards "Hangouts" as long as possible. I hate Google's desire to combine products that work well into one huge mess. Google Voice works well, I like it and I don't want to reward that sort of behavior.
ProfTech:
Your idea of getting another Obi for your wife is actually a fine idea. Then all of your calls back and forth [either direction] are completely free. If you choose Callcentric as the free service you can even get free Voice Mail [Obitalk not needed]. On the plus side, if you decide later that your wife would like to be able to call someone else besides you for a good price, she is already set up to do it. She just switches from the free account to the pay-as-you-go account. Your calls to each other are still free.
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