New CircleNet $8 and $15 BYOD plans
Hello DSLReports, We're announcing some changes to our recent BYOD plans the changes are in response to requests we've gotten from users here and on the Obitalk forums. We're relaxing the rule that you...
View Article[Asterisk] is a good idea to runl asterisk server on openwrt?
the platform for asterisk server usually centos/debian/ubuntu, just know asterisk can be installed on openwrt. What reason to choose openwrt as asterisk server?...
View Article[Asterisk] How to turn your OBi20x device into a SIP-to-GVSIP bridge
I wanted to get this out before June 18th and have finally gotten the document into reasonable shape: https://cboh.org/voip/obi/OBi_As_ITSP.html The document describes how to configure a FreePBX...
View ArticleObiHAI Obi100/Obi110 Firmware Mod Discussion
So many of us have the Obi1xx series devices that recently stopped connecting to google servers due to a certificate update. This thread is intended to discuss the possibility of modifying the firmware...
View ArticleObihai OBi200/202/302 + OBi1022/1032/1062 + OBi50x firmware mods
So I want to add the ability to configure these devices for GV using oauth without obitalk, similar to the changes for the obi100 (and add an ssh server, for grins). I think I have the MD5s in the...
View ArticleCan spam call problems really be solved techically?
I don't think it can really be solved by the call recipient (end user) alone. My "home" number is from VOIP provider and I set it up so that anyone not on the whitelist is prompted to press a button to...
View ArticleAsterisk16 dpkg's
I pulled my finger out over the weekend, and built Asterisk16 as dpkgs. For those people on Debian and Ubuntu who are still compiling Asterisk, there is now no need to do so any longer 8)...
View Article[General] Obihai OBi1022 locked to Phonepower??
Hi I just bought an OBI1022 and found it is locked to phonepower... I want to use it for Google Voice and would like to wipe the "CustomizationStatus" of "Phonepower" away. I tried read through most of...
View ArticleGV on any SIP device $15/free Pbxes.com
Pbxes.com now supports GV-SIP and is included with "Free" accounts. There is now a one-time $15 charge for new free accounts. Existing free accounts are still totally free. I learned about Pbxes GV...
View Article[Equipment] Small office w/ two cordless phones: Buy VOIP phones or use ATA?
So, I've done several FreePBX implementations for some small offices (2-6 stations) and, for those, I've preferred to use actual VOIP phones (usually Yealink). Everything has been working great....
View Article[Voip.ms] I need step by step help moving from Bell landline to voip.ms
I need to make the switch, I can’t keep paying $50/month for something I don’t use, I have 4 kids aged 9-13 and that is the only reason I have a phone so that they can call 911, and for my alarm...
View Article[General] Faxing
What are people doing these days for traditional faxing? Basically, I have some situations where people are simply not going to switch from using a traditional fax machine (or, more accurately, faxing...
View ArticleObi202 naf firmware local config guide.
Hello all. Old Obi110 stopped working. I decided to get an Obi202 so that I could get 2 GV numbers. on 2 phone lines. I do not want to be beholden to the ObiHai portal. Is there a step by step guide...
View ArticleSuggestion for VoIP for my Mother
My mother and I were discussing ways for her to lower her $250 a month Frontier. We were discussing options and she asked me how much I pay for my phone, I told her around $100 a year. She said, in a...
View Article[Equipment] Is interference a risk with multiple DECT systems in an office?
The Grandstream DP750 DECT base station can pair with a maximum of five DP720 DECT handsets. I have a client who wants 10 to 12 handsets, so they'd need two or three base stations. The products are at:...
View Article[Other] Obi 200
I recently upgraded an Obi 200 to 5921EX and was pleasantly surprised to find a completely new web interface! Lots of new configuration options and a modernized look. Polycom obviously spent quite a...
View ArticleThe Google Voice MOTIF Outbound Calling Stopped Working Thread
Thought I'd give this subject it's own thread to help it get solved. Mods please fee free to move the posts about this over to this thread.
View ArticleVoip apps phone numbers
Was always curious, where do these voip apps (play store etc.) get these phone numbers from? Basically you connect via wi-fi and start making calls, some numbers are dedicated and some aren't. Are they...
View ArticleObiHai 1022/1032/1062 and obifirmware
I'd like to flash an OBIHAI 1022 with firmware from the obifirmware site. It states that "wont flash from stock GVSIP due to x509 signature check in stock upgrade. you were warned" The release notes...
View Article[Voip.ms] cost per minute
i just noticed now that i'm being charged $0.009/minute i had my settings on for the half penny per minute rate. i don't see that as an option now. am i not seeing the option or is the $0.009/m the...
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