Vestalink Now "Supports Direct Integration With Google Voice"
ceg3:
So I got an email from VL, because I used to be a subscriber, and it states free calls with GV and transferring your land line to them. As best as I can figure this is just smoke and mirrors, but does anybody know if this claim represents something new.
Link to web version of the email (had to delete after member thoughtfully pointed out my email address is exposed) The link below to purchase their ATA at Amazon explains it better than the email.
LTN1:
It would appear that Vestalink is preparing from a ATA standpoint, to compete with Obihai. This is probably due in part to how Vestalink was treated when trying to SPAM the forum.
I welcome the competition...good for consumers but not good for Obihai.
Hope this e-mail or thread doesn't get deleted.
vtsnaab:
Text from that message:
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Vestalink now supports direct integration with Google Voice
Free Calls
Make free calls to the US & Canada with Google Voice
911 Calling
Call 911 in the event of an emergency with Vestalink
Transfer Landline
Transfer your landline number to Vestalink
Bring your own device
Vestalink is the best home phone service for your VoIP devices.
Bring your own VoIP device to start using Vestalink right away.
Your device + Google Voice & Vestalink = Awesome!
Purchase a new device
We recommend purchasing a new Vestalink device from Amazon.com.
They arrive pre-configured and include 1 year of phone service.
Just plug it in!
Device is sold here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TXXRST6
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Vestalink Broadband Home Telephone Service VoIP Device + 1 Year of Home Phone Service
by Vestalink
$29.99
* Works with Google Voice
* Voicemail Transcription - Read your voicemail before you listen to it. SMS and email notifications.
* Ring All - Ring up to 6 phone numbers and 10 VoIP devices simultaneously.
* E911 Calling with Alerts - Call 911 and then be alerted via text and email when 911 is dialed from your home.
* Transfer Your Home Number - You can take your current phone number to our service by setting up our porting procedure.
Most curious to me is how it 'integrates' and what it costs after that 1st year...?
What appears to be an ATA including a free year of service would be a good deal for someone who does not already have a device as long as it is affordable going forward.
I am still delighted with my Obi box, bought another for my partner, and frankly I am disinclined to trust Vestalink after carefully examining their offerings in the past - AND seeing all the troubles posted here by folks attempting to use their services - so I would be a VERY hard sell for those folks.
Still - I am curious - does anyone know more about this ??
LTN1:
Quote from: vtsnaab on March 22, 2015, 08:30:26 am
...I am disinclined to trust Vestalink after carefully examining their offerings in the past - AND seeing all the troubles posted here by folks attempting to use their services - so I would be a VERY hard sell for those folks.
Still - I am curious - does anyone know more about this ??
I agree with this. Once a business provider like Vestalink begins a pattern of distrust, it is really hard to break that image. It is possible but it has to be done generously and without any hidden agendas.
I trust Obihai more except when they try to delete threads that threaten their business--as I'm almost certain that they will do to this thread (hope I'm wrong).
vtsnaab:
I also hope that the Obi folks will not delete this thread.
Mature businesses recognize the need for diversity and thus tolerate it EVEN if it looks like it may cost them a little bit.
Ultimately, transparency is far more profitable than any hostile stance towards competitors - this has been very well proven in recent years.
I also think that having ample info about VL in particular is a great benefit to Obihai.
This because all the problems VL's service has been shown to have in postings here by Obi users who tried it, and had nothing but problems with that service.
Exposing VL's faults openly is more likely to keep folks with Obihai than to switch away for a short-lived offer with vague details.
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