As far as service, we have cell phones and good reception here, but we only use the cell phones when we are not home. We use the home landline/VOIP service (phone power) when home. We also have just about everyone call the home phone too, and have it forwarded to the cells if we dont answer within the first 3 rings. But the Cell's are there if something happens. as for what was said, that brings up more questions.
on the obi site, it says about GV, "Make calls to U.S. and Canada for Free from within the U.S. and Canada - 1 cent per minute when calling from outside the U.S." and "Caller ID Number"
Does that mean that GV only gives you a number when calling, and no name to go with it, which is where a company like phone power comes in? and you both said, better cheaper service/ makes calls that GV wont, or will charge for. What calls does this happen with, because by the statement on the main site, it makes it sound like all calls are free and go though with no problem, but you are saying there is? and if you dont mind me asking, what exactly is early media?
If this all goes well, I was thinking about using a second provider of PP, as they are what I have used for years, and had very little problems with. I am just trying to find out where the limitations of GV are, and where they will and wont work, so if something happens, I know what I am getting into. We originally went with a voip due to it being cheaper, but the taxes are just ridiculous. My service is 149.95 a year, and with taxes, that brings it up to 203.04. that makes the taxes over 35%. Still using PP, it says that the cost is 59.99 yr with no hidden fees, or taxes. That is over $140 less then I am paying now. but my service ends and has to be renewed in august, so I figure, getting it now, I have time to try it out, see what does and does not work, and figure things out before my other year expires. this also give me time to port my number, once I know I am happy with the service too.
