Author Topic: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/15/14 (Decree Nullified 9/11/14)  (Read 58588 times)

Offline Chuck2

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite
  • ****
  • Join Date: Oct 2011
  • Posts: 443
  • Total likes: 17
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 9
    • View Profile
  • Programs: United, Hertz, SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Priority Club Plat, Avis Chairman, Hertz PC
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #80 on: May 04, 2014, 06:25:24 PM »
So as the deadline nears. Whats the best option for current GV Obi users. I need unlimited US & Canada.
+1
:-)

Offline carrentals

  • Dansdeals Silver Elite
  • **
  • Join Date: Jun 2013
  • Posts: 95
  • Total likes: 1
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #81 on: May 05, 2014, 04:55:09 PM »
Bump
Time is running out


They changed their name, it looks interesting anyone have any more info.
http://www.vestalink.com

Offline Yordai Dooma

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 4234
  • Total likes: 54
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 16
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Programs: AA EXP/LT Platinum, SPG gold, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Platinum Ambassador, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, National EE,
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #82 on: May 05, 2014, 05:14:55 PM »

They changed their name, it looks interesting anyone have any more info.
http://www.vestalink.com

Looks like they also have E911 which GV didnt have

Offline rots5

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2011
  • Posts: 7996
  • Total likes: 27
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 17
    • View Profile
    • Custom Cakes for Every Occassion
  • Location: Monsey
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #83 on: May 05, 2014, 05:18:45 PM »
10$ to port ur number i think i saw it mentioned.
If you have any questions please search and then ask. PM me for detailed help.

Offline churnbabychurn

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 7355
  • Total likes: 301
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #84 on: May 05, 2014, 05:29:27 PM »

They changed their name, it looks interesting anyone have any more info.
http://www.vestalink.com
Did anyone sign up with them? Any positive reviews?

Offline Yordai Dooma

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 4234
  • Total likes: 54
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 16
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Programs: AA EXP/LT Platinum, SPG gold, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Platinum Ambassador, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, National EE,

Offline churnbabychurn

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 7355
  • Total likes: 301
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #86 on: May 05, 2014, 05:48:57 PM »
Ok, I signed up, its free so il check it out.
So far signing up was a breeze, no unplugging devices and wires etc. Their site was very smooth. I spoofed my outgoing caller id to my GV number and forwarded the incoming to my new versalink number. Tested and working fine. They also seem to have a free outgoing online fax service. Not sure why my regular fax machine wont work on the obi like with GV though...

Offline rots5

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2011
  • Posts: 7996
  • Total likes: 27
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 17
    • View Profile
    • Custom Cakes for Every Occassion
  • Location: Monsey
If you have any questions please search and then ask. PM me for detailed help.

Offline churnbabychurn

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 7355
  • Total likes: 301
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #88 on: May 05, 2014, 05:58:19 PM »
seems like there still good at the end of the thread
its a brand new business, there could be some wrinkles at the beginning.
If it works till May 14th il pay with AMEX and take it from there...


ETA just sent a regular fax, went through fine.
« Last Edit: May 05, 2014, 06:30:24 PM by churnbabychurn »

Offline MarkS

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Dec 2009
  • Posts: 3761
  • Total likes: 70
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 5
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #89 on: May 05, 2014, 07:49:42 PM »
I just signed up for Vesta Link free trial. I put the assigned number into my google voice account as a forwarding number so now calling my homeline rings on the phone.

1) When I pick up it says that I need to press 1 to verify that it's not a fax. How can I disable that?
2) Why do I need to ever port my number into Vestalink? Will this setup not work once doomsday hits?

Offline churnbabychurn

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 7355
  • Total likes: 301
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #90 on: May 05, 2014, 08:04:06 PM »
I just signed up for Vesta Link free trial. I put the assigned number into my google voice account as a forwarding number so now calling my homeline rings on the phone.

1) When I pick up it says that I need to press 1 to verify that it's not a fax. How can I disable that?
2) Why do I need to ever port my number into Vestalink? Will this setup not work once doomsday hits?
1) I dont have that. 
2) it should work fine.
BTW You can also spoof  your outgoing number to the gv number.

Online TimT

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 20K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Dec 2013
  • Posts: 22077
  • Total likes: 7130
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 12
    • View Profile
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #91 on: May 05, 2014, 08:43:40 PM »
1) I dont have that. 
2) it should work fine.
BTW You can also spoof  your outgoing number to the gv number.
what does it mean to "spoof your outgoing number" ?

Offline churnbabychurn

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 7355
  • Total likes: 301
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #92 on: May 05, 2014, 08:46:01 PM »
what does it mean to "spoof your outgoing number" ?
that the "callee" sees your old caller id

Online TimT

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 20K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Dec 2013
  • Posts: 22077
  • Total likes: 7130
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 12
    • View Profile
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #93 on: May 05, 2014, 08:47:30 PM »
that the "callee" sees your old caller id
So you need to have 2 numbers for this to work ?

Offline churnbabychurn

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 7355
  • Total likes: 301
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #94 on: May 05, 2014, 08:48:46 PM »
So you need to have 2 numbers for this to work ?
yes

you don't need to spoof. If you want people to recognize your old number its optional

Online TimT

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 20K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Dec 2013
  • Posts: 22077
  • Total likes: 7130
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 12
    • View Profile
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #95 on: May 05, 2014, 08:54:42 PM »
yes

you don't need to spoof. If you want people to recognize your old number its optional
You need 2 numbers constantly or just in the initial setup ?

Offline Name Changed

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 4831
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 13
    • View Profile
  • Location: Lakewood
  • Programs: Avis Presidents Club, National Executive Elite, Hertz Presidents Circle, Sixt Platinum, SPG Gold, eBay Platinum
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #96 on: May 05, 2014, 08:56:15 PM »
I just signed up for Vesta Link free trial. I put the assigned number into my google voice account as a forwarding number so now calling my homeline rings on the phone.

1) When I pick up it says that I need to press 1 to verify that it's not a fax. How can I disable that?
2) Why do I need to ever port my number into Vestalink? Will this setup not work once doomsday hits?
1) I don't have that, so I guess there should be the setting to remove it.
2) You dont need to port your number, you could fwd your GV to Vestalink and spoof your outgoing number.

Only thing I have is that people that call in - if they get the voice mail the standard greeting says my Vestalink link number - which when people dial my GV number they dont expect to hear a Voice mail greeting with some random number, and I don't see the option to change it.


Offline rots5

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2011
  • Posts: 7996
  • Total likes: 27
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 17
    • View Profile
    • Custom Cakes for Every Occassion
  • Location: Monsey
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #97 on: May 06, 2014, 08:35:41 AM »
So technically i dont need to port my number? i just need to have my GV number fwd... smart

thanks.signing up now
If you have any questions please search and then ask. PM me for detailed help.

Offline MarkS

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Dec 2009
  • Posts: 3761
  • Total likes: 70
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 5
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #98 on: May 06, 2014, 09:11:45 AM »
So technically i dont need to port my number? i just need to have my GV number fwd... smart

thanks.signing up now
Correct.

Online TimT

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 20K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Dec 2013
  • Posts: 22077
  • Total likes: 7130
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 12
    • View Profile
Re: Google voice with obi is dead as of 5/14
« Reply #99 on: May 06, 2014, 09:15:51 AM »
Correct.
But you won't lose your current number, right ?