Outbound calls via inbound...some kind of callback, perhaps ??
vtsnaab:
I have searched and did not find a direct answer to the query I shall try to express here - please pardon me if it has been asked/answered by others in a more correct fashion before.
As of right now I am getting decent inbound connections via SP2 on my Obi110 via a free NY DID with Callcentric.
I anticipate that in the process of setting up post-GV services that things may be a bit chaotic for me in terms of having things working when I need them, and also=>
My hypothetical situation:
There could be a time when my chosen/paid outbound service may be down for a bit.
My query:
Is there some method by which I could initiate a request via some 3rd party site or software (or ???) which would make a desired outbound call for me, then ring into my inbound number so I could use that call ??
All my calls are within the US - this is not an attempt to make cheaper calls, but instead a way to have a fall-back should there be a need for it.
Thanks for any education (and for tolerating my curious nature !!).
drgeoff:
The Google Voice callback method of doing exactly that is not going away on 15 May. No special software, just a browser. No 3rd party site, just google.com/voice. Same free calls to N.America.
(The call to you is made first. Only when answered is the other party called.)
vtsnaab:
Ferrrry Eeeenterestenk !!
Quote from: drgeoff on May 11, 2014, 02:31:03 am
The Google Voice callback method of doing exactly that is not going away on 15 May. No special software, just a browser. No 3rd party site, just google.com/voice. Same free calls to N.America.
(The call to you is made first. Only when answered is the other party called.)
Please pardon my confusion and/or confusing response here ?!?
Neither my inbounds nor outbounds will be using GV very soon and I will most likely not be forwarding GV to either of my new inbounds either.
So, as an example - is there some method by which I might do this using my Callcentric inbound ??
(OR - do you infer that there is a magic way to get GV to call my CC number and also make the outgoing call connect with that - as that would be magical indeed !!!)
Thanks.
drgeoff:
Sigh! Can't understand how someone with 90 posts on these forums doesn't already know this!
In this case Google is your friend twice over ;D.
vtsnaab:
I know many things - like how to stay alive & heal from mortal illness (for example...), but if I knew how to correctly frame this question for usage in a search engine, I would not have asked here.
I did search both here and via general searches BEFORE posting, but as must be obvious, my search queries returned less than useful results - so I have asked for pointers here - and if I seem like I am ignorant (or an idiot), those labels may also be correct, and I don't mind them - so I ask and hope for helpful and non-snippy replies if anyone may be bothered to give such help freely and in a friendly manner.
Also - having such topics posted singularly may be a help for others who are lost in this technical maze and need help finding their way...OK ?!?
And BTW, I posted a dictionary definition for idiot (or ID10T if you prefer...) in this reply:
http://www.obitalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=7830.msg51113#msg51113
Thanks, and Best Wishes !!!
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