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VoIP Services other than GV, Callcentric or Anveo?

Started by lvnv4me, September 24, 2013, 10:23:12 AM

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lvnv4me

I have an old GV account configured with my OBI 202.  Ported my landline to T-Mobile pre-paid with the expectation that I would add that number to my GV account and route both through the OBi device. 

Did check before porting and GV reported my number could be ported into GV using the lookup tool.  Of course now that I ported when I actually go to port the number to GV their system says they cannot port that number.

So I need to use something else for that number that is currently parked on T-Mobile in conjunction with my OBI. 

I have seen the other recommends for Callcentric or Anveo, anyone else using another provider they are satisfied with?

Lavarock7

I like Voip.Ms

Currently free porting and they have a check to see if they support your number.

My websites: Kona Coffee: http://itskona.com and Web Hosting: http://planetaloha.info<br />A simplified Voip explanation: http://voip.planet-aloha.com

Rick

Make sure you check after a few days to make sure the port is complete before attempting the 2nd port to GV.

carl

Localphone.com. Probably the best value for the money.Almost 2 years with them now.
If you do a lot of international calling, check out also callwithus.

lvnv4me

Thanks guys. 

Port happened more than two months ago.  Sadly, unsupported port to GV issue remains despite re-checking intermittently.  Also, number is not able to be ported to Callcentric.

Lavarock7, how long have you been on Voip.Ms?  I looked at them and like them for expanded services should I need them and they show portability for my number.

Will check out localphone.com.

I do barely any international.

Lavarock7

I have been with Voip.Ms for many months or a year and have gotten accounts for others.

I am happy with the service. When they have an issue, I get multiple emails warning me (just as you would hope with other companies).

They have multiple extras included to manage and forward calls. They have two rate structures where you can use cheap or premium routing. You can choose on a telephone call basis also if you need to use premium to a specific location.

You can easily limited what countries can be called. The "gotcha" is Hawaii is considered international :-)

If you want, you can also set up subaccounts and assign one to a family member. They can be made to pay for their own calls if you want (and yes, you can bump the price up a bit and charge them a premium to cover that expensive comic book they stole while you were at camp).

You can (as with other companies) get an INUM and use that for testing into the account from places like GoogleVoice.

My websites: Kona Coffee: http://itskona.com and Web Hosting: http://planetaloha.info<br />A simplified Voip explanation: http://voip.planet-aloha.com

infin8loop

I ported an overpriced long-time AT&T landline number to voip.ms 1 year ago this month and haven't looked back.
l would have done it sooner had I not been concerned about spousal acceptance. The bulk of our calling is done on a google voice number or cell phones for each house member. The company foots the bill on the required remaining AT&T landline connected to one of two OBi110's.

Like Lavarock I have a small empire of free numbers such as iNums, ipkall, call centric freebie, etc. for experimental purposes and just because iCan.  ;D
"This has not only been fun, it's been a major expense." - Gallagher

lvnv4me

Again, thanks guys.

Ported to VoIP.ms and was a relatively pain-free process.  Port was free due to a special they were running for the month.  So the cost there was nothing. 

I must say so far I like the feature-set they offer.  Really nice once you figure out the configuration end of things.  Sure I am not using to to the fullest, but have made some headway.  Am routing calls to three different extensions, customized mailbox voicemails for all three, nice features.

Anyone have a link for a nice, comprehensive set-up guide?  Figure I am missing 60% of the feature-set.

Lavarock7

My websites: Kona Coffee: http://itskona.com and Web Hosting: http://planetaloha.info<br />A simplified Voip explanation: http://voip.planet-aloha.com