I have a question regarding the need or requirement to transfer my GV number over to Vestalink.
First let me describe what my setup is. I received an email over the weekend about GV shutting down support for OBi110 device. So I came to this forum and read up on what I needed to do.
I use the Obi110 device for home phone purposes with a coordless phone attached to it. I have a very good internet connection 50 mgbs and this provides for a stable landline type of phone.
I did the following:
1. I selected Vestalink as my Service Provider and created the 1 month free account. I will purchase a subscription once I fully test the quality and stability of the service.
2. I cleared the configuration of my OBi110 and then created Vestalink as my SP1 and defined as Primary Line for Outgoing Calls. (Status in ObiTalk = Registered)
3. I created SP2 as my previous GV account info. (Status in ObiTalk = Connected)
No problems with these first 3 steps. Everything configured correctly and everything is working.
4. I spoofed my Vestalink outbound number to be my Cell Phone Number.
5. I forwarded GV calls to Vestalink by adding my Vestalink (new number) to my existing GV account as new "another phone".
I performed the following tests:
6. I called my GV number and it rings on my home phone via OBi110. (Status = Working)
7. I called my Vestalink number and it rings on my on my home phone via OBi110. (Status = Working)
8. Performed E911 service and echo test. (Status = Correct number and Working)
9. I downloaded Google Hangouts on my PC, Tablet, and Smartphone.
Everything seems to be connected and working. So, I beleive that everything is working as it should. My questions are related to the Google Voice Service.
10. When GV disconinues support for the OBi110, does this mean that my GV number will go away, or will I continue to own the GV number as part of the Google Hangouts product?
11. If I want to keep my GV number, does this mean I have to transfer the GV number over to Vestalink before May 14th?
12. Once GV disconinues support for the OBi110, will I still receive calls on my GV number based on the above configuration, or do I need to transfer my GV number as defined in step 11?
I hope this message is clear and thanks in advance for your response.
cleith