I have obi202, which is 10 mos old and recently ( was using via Google voice ) there was a wave of Google voice, stopping its services around May 15, 2014. But My piece is still working via GV and,.... as I received an e-mail from Obitalk,......
they say that Google has somehow made a provision to work it out, some other way, so the service has not interrupted. But the obi202 staff will not assist anymore for the Google voice for any questionnaire support, as they had declared.
So what is the true story ? Are you still using GV,..... or should change to other service?
So far, I have no problem. Pl. comment on this, an dalso ig there is another easy change for free service.
Somehow obihai helpline number is not returning my calls,
and they have stopped assisting via phone, it looks like.
Thank you.
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The true story is that Cinderella rode up on an OBi box at the stroke of midnight on May 15th and the OBi was supposed to turn into a turd. But alas, it didn't happen.
Many, many folks in the kingdom are disappointed, the forum is flooded with "me too" posts of "mine still works", and there have even been reports of people jumping out of windows after cancelling their ebay auctions of their OBis.
Well Cinderella must have had a relapse because the Obi website went black last night and since then everyone I've talked to says the same thing, that when they check their dashboard it now says "offline" so what's going on with that?
The status my OBi is now offline at the OBiTALK portal, but this is not having any effect on my Google Talk calling.
gderf, I have the same issue on my 3 OBi devices, the devices are shown offline and SP1 on all 3 devices shows offline. Status is still good at "voip.ms" and at "Vestalink" and on the ADMIN Web display for each of the devices. And most important the devices are still handling calls.
Check:
OBiTALK Community > General Support > OBiTALK Web Portal > Obitalk Portal shows "Offline"
http://www.obitalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=8160.msg53657#msg53657
Yea!! Working again.
Harley,
The OBiTalk incorrectly displaying "OFFLINE" issue has cleared for me also and appears to be stable once again.
I'm leaving Google Voice configured on SP2 of my 3 OBi devices until it quits working. I continue to use Vestalink on SP1 for my Home phone service and voip.ms for my "Virtual Office" phone service.
I only use Google Voice as a phone call control and forwarding service, but I regularly make an outgoing Google Voice test call just to see it it's still working.
This part somehow I do not understand,...
If ring to service is coming eventually free
just like the Google Voice, why it will not be available to
the previously purchased obi devices holders , who purchased it before the May 1, 2014? "
This is the e-mail obi circulated to all its customers,...
http://blog.obihai.com/2014/05/the-google-voice-service-is-still.html
Quote from: gderf on May 27, 2014, 06:47:19 AM
, and there have even been reports of people jumping out of windows after cancelling their ebay auctions of their OBis.
True, but most of them were jumping from first floor windows.
I think, it's time not to jump out but to get in,.. when, in such turbulence times the auction prices are lower,.. since, obi has assured for free "ring.to" services for those who purchased after May 1, 14 and hence if you trust them,. ( I hope, they keep their words ) , so on that basis this is the time to buy. No ?
Btw,.. anyone knows the reason,. Why they are not co-operating now on their obi's number,.... 1-408-634-6000 or 5904
I tried many times,.. no help at all. Just a recorded tape runs, no one returns the call back,..
You've signed up for their "Premium Services Package" right?
Quote from: zorlac on May 29, 2014, 09:04:26 AM
You've signed up for their "Premium Services Package" right?
No I have not bought premium. What is that?
Do one will,... have to have " Premium service " to get free ring.to ?
Also in this link,
at the bottom they say,....
You need to have 911 configured to have ring.to. So what it means?
You will have to buy 911 service first, in order to have free
ring.to??
So, what is the meaning there, for this free exciting offer ???. Confused.
1. Get 911 configured on your OBi deviceRe:
http://blog.obihai.com/2014/05/the-google-voice-service-is-still.html
Quote from: YASH on May 29, 2014, 09:15:15 AM
Quote from: zorlac on May 29, 2014, 09:04:26 AM
You've signed up for their "Premium Services Package" right?
No I have not bought premium. What is that?
I'm pulling your leg. ;D
If you expect phone support on a $40 box from a small company you're probably gonna be disappointed. ;)
All this talk about Ring.to? Has anyone actually signed up with Groove IP and Ring.to yet? Check it out then report back on what you think? ( https://ring.to/groove/ ) So far I think everything is rolling right along.
Quote from: Harley on May 29, 2014, 10:45:19 AM
All this talk about Ring.to? Has anyone actually signed up with Groove IP and Ring.to yet? Check it out then report back on what you think? ( https://ring.to/groove/ ) So far I think everything is rolling right along.
did anyone successfully switched to them,. and it's working fine just like the google voice, yet ??
I feel like a fool for falling for Obihai's The Sky is Falling notifications.
Very well said:
Quote from: PeteMoss on May 31, 2014, 05:26:52 AM
I feel like a fool for falling for Obihai's The Sky is Falling notifications.
Thus far - $$ spent on changing service providers for...for...for...nuttin really.
My 202 is working with GV. In fact I signed up for it last night out of frustration with Anveo which I can't get to work with receiving calls. I get a "The subscriber you have dialed is not in service...if you feel...(etc)" message when I call using my T-Mobile phone. Anyone calling me with a land line says it just rings but I don't hear it. Tried a coordinated thing with a buddy to "count to 10 and just pick" up while he was calling and no, I get a dial tone while he still hears ringing. Made sure the numbers were correct too. Calling out on it is fine though. Anyway, I clicked for and received a new Google Voice number to boot! What have I gotten away with here? GV is working BEAUUUUTIFULLY! I hope the Anveo solution gets rectified if GV does go bye bye...
You haven't gotten away with anything.
GV is forever. ;D Assuming Sipsorcery stays with me.
Quote from: Harley on May 29, 2014, 10:45:19 AM
All this talk about Ring.to? Has anyone actually signed up with Groove IP and Ring.to yet? Check it out then report back on what you think? ( https://ring.to/groove/ ) So far I think everything is rolling right along.
I've used the *new* GrooveIP android app on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 for over 2 weeks now.
Started with Groove IP Lite (which is free), but will be upgrading to the paid app because it works so well, I feel the developer deserves the support. Installed the app on my tablet, created a login, got a phone number in my area code and then linked it to my Google Voice number as a forwarding number. It works great! Was up & running in less than 5 minutes. No issues whatsoever. I did have one question about changing the ringtone & SNRB Labs responded by email within 5 minutes. SMS is not yet working with the app, but will be added later. I can live without SMS for a time.
For the record, I still have GV on SP1 of my Obi 100 for outgoing calls. Prior to May 15, I got a Callcentric Free NY DID & set it up for incoming calls on SP2, in the event XMPP was shut off. My alternative plan was to make outgoing calls from my computer should the need arise. I never bought into the sky is falling mentality & rather adopted a wait & see attitude. It paid off. Like I always say ... react in haste, regret at leisure! ;)
So are people still (as for 6/12) still using Google Voice on their Obi?
Quote from: Nate83 on June 12, 2014, 11:09:56 AM
So are people still (as for 6/12) still using Google Voice on their Obi?
If you had to make a guess, what do you thing the answer might be?
I guess it sounds like I need to continue to use GV until it no longer works.
Quote from: Nate83 on June 13, 2014, 06:13:42 AM
I guess it sounds like I need to continue to use GV until it no longer works.
Welcome to the club.
Shocking!