How to transfer phone number from magicJack to ObiTalk

[Rolando]

Since the quality of magicJack has been deteriorating I'm trying to use my existing magicJack phone number with ObiTalk.
Unfortunately I have not been able to find out how to do this.
Is this possible and how do I go about it.
Thank you very much for any tips.

[gderf]

You will have to choose a VoIP service provider that will accept port in of a MagicJack number, subscribe to that service and configure your OBi to use it, and initiate the port.

[Rolando]

Thank you very much for your quick and competent reply.
I'll contact PhonePower to initiate this phone number transfer matter.
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[happiecamper]

To give you heads up, I just did this recently and MagicJack charged me $32.34 to port out my number!   So expect to pay them to release your phone number.    I use Ringto service since it is a compatible service with Obi and free with exception of the $12 service fee for 911.  if you decide to use Ringto as your service provider with your Obi device here are the instructions to port your magicjack to Ringto.

https://bandwidth.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/332371-porting-from-magic-jack-ymax-communications

[Rolando]

Thank you for your porting experience and tip. I went to the Ringto web site and found this note:

"Only devices purchased after May 1, 2014 are eligible for RingTo service"

Since my devices where purchased prior to the cut-off date, it seems I'll not qualify and I did not pursue this then.

It does not surprise me that magicJack will charge these exorbitant port-out fees. Just to have a replacement unit sent they'll charge over $18.00 via USPS plus an admin charge, and then still request that the defective unit be returned to them at my cost.

[cluckercreek]

You still can use Google Voice.

[Xkpo]

You still can use Google Voice.

I also use Google Voice to transfer phone number.