Another "what to do about gv xmpp shutdown" thread...
SteveInWA:
Why do we need another "what do do..." thread at all? This has already been answered over and over.
Really, the problem is, some users want somebody to just give them one answer, and so here you go... as has been explained, repeatedly:
Pick a SIP VoIP service provider. Don't get wrapped around the axle debating which one is better or cheaper; just pick one. A lot of us use Callcentric, because they are in the sweet spot of reliability, great customer support, and fair prices (not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for). If you want to pay less, use Callcentric just for its free NY DID (inbound number) and also use Localphone for outbound calling.Log onto your GV account, here: https://www.google.com/voice#phonesAdd and verify your new SIP number, and remove the check mark next to your Google Chat forwarding destination.Replace your existing GV SP configuration on your OBi with your SIP provider(s)There are other details, depending on your SIP provider, but that's essentially all there is to it.
I'm going to avoid the E911 debate, since it gets strangely opinionated.
Durbhasa:
SteveInWA:
Is there a thread which provides details on the Callcentric+Localphone setup?
SteveInWA:
Quote from: Durbhasa on April 21, 2014, 01:35:15 pm
SteveInWA:
Is there a thread which provides details on the Callcentric+Localphone setup?
Durbhasa:
Like many other "how do I configure my OBi to do this or that?" questions, there are unfortunately several different answers, depending on various people's clever ideas and different opinions. It also depends on which model OBi you have (how many SPx settings it has, two or four, and if you are using other service providers, too).
I've seen some discussions that answer your question spread around the forum, but it's hard to just find one good answer for you.
If you have a two-SP OBi (models 100 or 110), or you only care about two SPs, then you can simply sign up for service with Callcentric (get a free NY DID from them), and sign up for "Internet phone" outbound calling with Localphone. Then, configure SP1 for Localphone, and put a check the box to make it the "primary line for outgoing calls". Then, configure SP2 for Callcentric.
You'll also want to set up Localphone to "spoof", or use your Callcentric number's caller ID for outbound calls.
I'm sure others will chime in with details I chose to leave out, or other suggestions, but that's it in simple terms.
N7AS:
Just to add a comment using Callcentric Free NY DID, You can forward the CC DID to Localphone via SIP URI so you don't have to setup Callcentric on a SPx on the Obi.
Durbhasa:
Thanks, SteveInWA. I tried searching the forum for Callcentric and Localphone, but was having trouble finding something which clearly looked like setup instructions.
I indeed have a 110 OBi. Thanks for the pointers on the Callcentric+Localphone setup. My general plan was to have my current GV number forward to the Callcentric number (so I can keep my GV voicemail); Localphone looks good simply because we don't do much outbound (US domestic) calling, and I'm really looking for the cheapest possible setup.
Cheers again.
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