Improve phone services and reduce costs -
Obihai Ob202 and ObiBT, Google Voice & Ting 

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 Polycom Announces Agreement for Strategic Acquisition of Obihai Technology https://www.polycom.com/company/news/press-releases/2018/20180104.html and Polycom has since been acquired by HP

Cut your monthly landline and mobile phone bills. Improve your phone services.

A bundle for small business, huddle rooms, home offices and homes with multiple phone lines. . . 

With this kit and the recommended services:

• you eliminate your monthly landline phone bills from the Phone Company (or the Cable Company)

  • typically you save from $25 to $100 per month per line for access and toll charges,

• improved phone services for your business, office. huddle rooms or home

  • many features and benefits - e.g. voice msgs saved as text messages, receive text msgs sent to your phone number

You use your existing mobile phone, your corded or cordless phones, and your broadband internet service to make and receive calls over the internet for free (or at a very low-cost).

 

Obi202	Obi202 Rear
Obi202 Package Contents	Obi202 connections diagram
Obi202 & ObiBT used together	ObiBT connection to OBI202
ObiBT user guide	ObiBT USB device
Obi200 front & rear image

Features Recap:

• Place and Receive Calls on Regular Phones -
  • Once Google Voice is configured on the  (web access from browser required for initial set-up), you can start calling from your regular house or office phones.
• Free Calling - Free Calls to US and Canada – Calling the U.S. is free from the U.S. & Canada and 1’ per minute from everywhere else.
• Call Internationally at a very Low Rates to over 150 destination countries - International calling per minute rates start at 1’ to China, Mexico, Brazil and 150 other destinations – with no connection charge.
• One number for all of your phones -
  • When someone calls your number, it can be set to ring all of your other phones connected to  devices and your mobile phone and computer.
• Define which phones ring - You can define which phone will ring based on who's calling.
  • Google Voice uses smart technology to route your calls. So, if you're already on a Google Voice call, Google Voice will recognize it and use call waiting to reach you on the phone you're on.
• Block Unwanted Calls -
  • Send calls and text identified as spam to spam folder with Google Voice Global Spam Filtering
• Custom voicemail greetings -
  • You can set up custom voicemail greetings based on who is calling you e.g. your friends, family, and colleagues.
• Voicemail that acts like email -
  • You can have your voice messages transcribed and sent directly to your inbox or sent to your phone as a text message.
• Flexible Bridging -
  • With the recommended optional ObiBT Bluetooth adapter, receive calls to your Google Voice number then use the device to bridge to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices using Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G (without using your cell minutes).
• 3-way Calling -
  • Lets you talk to two people at the same time even if it’s international calls.
• Call Screening -
  • Call screening lets you know who's calling your Google number before you accept the call. It also allows you options on how to handle your calls so that you can choose to accept it, send the caller to voicemail, or record the call.
• Call waiting -
  • Answer an incoming call when you are already engaged in an active call.
• Call Recording -
  • Once Call Recording feature is activated under Google Voice settings, you will be able to record your current calls by pressing #4. Learn More → Amazingly Simple
• Optional 911 Service -
  • Since Google Voice does not support 911 calling, for a small fee, the  device may be set-up with a dedicated E911 VoIP service.
• Optional ObiTalk Services are also available -  Premium Support and ObiExtras:

• https://www.obitalk.com/info/premiumsupport  $10/year - Premium Support
• https://www.obitalk.com/obiextras - $4.99/month - ObiExtras

The only required services & devices you need are:

1. A Broadband Internet Connection
2. Internet Router with an Available Ethernet Port
3. An Obi202 or the Obi200 Device - connecting to your existing internet router (via a Cat-5 cable or an optional ObiWiFi5g Wi-Fi connector)
4. One or more telephones:
   • (your existing ' house' or 'office" analog or digital phone) connecting to your  device (via a phone cable),  and/or
   • your cell phone with the optional ObiBT Blue Tooth adapter.
5. A VoIP Service Provider Account (the free Google Voice is highly recommended).

The other optional services and devices are:

1. Switch to Ting mobile phone service - the average monthly Ting cell phone bill is $23 per month.
2. Transfer and keep your existing landline phone numbers - $20 per line.
3. an E911 emergency 911 phone service - $15 per year approx.
4. A ObiWiFi adapter to eliminate the cat5 cable to the router.
5. Optional professional installation and ongoing support services

Item
	Ethernet Connectivity - 2 x 10/100BaseT Ethernet Ports. - SKU: OBi202 - MSRP: $99.99
	OBi200 1-Port VoIP Phone Adapter with Google Voice and Fax Support for Home and SOHO Phone Service- SKU: OBi200 - MSRP: $89.99
	Optional - Obihai OBiBT Bluetooth wireless adapter - for USB-equipped Obi devices - SKU: OBiBT - MSRP: $49.99
	Optional - Obihai OBiWiFi5G wireless adapter allows a USB-equipped OBi device - SKU: OBiWiFi5G - MSRP: $49.99

Here are the simple steps the get started.  

• Get the devices delivered:
  • the OBi202 or the Obi200 alone or
  • with the optional the OBiBT Blue Tooth device (for mobile phone connectivity), or ObiWiFi (to eliminate the Cat5 cable to the router)
• Setup: Sign-in to your Gmail account
• Get a Google Voice number
• Get a free OBiTALK account
• Add your OBi202 or Obi200 device to OBiTALK
• Start calling
• Connect your mobile phone to Ting to reduce your cell phone minutes (via VoIP use) and costs (via credits and referrals).
• Transfer your existing home/office phone number to your new Ting service (optional) - $20 fee - and then to Google Voice
  • There are guides for the porting of a non-mobile number to Google Voice on this page . Once your number is ported, you can eliminate the monthly fee and use this number on the OBi with Google Voice.
    
    Since Google does not support porting non-mobile numbers to Google Voice directly, this requires a two-step process. In essence, you will first port your number to a mobile service number (e.g. via T-Mobile or Ting)  and then the mobile service number (previously the original number) to become your Google Voice number.
• Cancel you existing landline phone service (from the cable or phone company) - save $20 to $100 per month

Features and Benefits Recap:

Via the OBi202's two (2) on-board phone connections or via the Obi200 one (1) on-board phone connection, you have the power to make and receive phone calls using VoIP services (such as Google Voice) for a fraction of the cost a traditional phone company would charge.

The OBi202 supports up to four (4) VoIP services like Google Voice (recommended), Anveo, Callcentric, VoIP.ms or a multitude of SIP Internet phone services as well as calls to other endpoints via Obihai's free OBiTALK network.

The OBi202 also supports the T.38 fax standard for facsimile calls over the Internet.

The OBi202 is equipped with a 2-port router with integrated quality of service (QoS). The OBi202 may be installed in a variety of network environments and/or locations where upstream voice traffic needs to be prioritized above other types of traffic like web surfing and uploading pictures and movies.

The OBi202 or the Obi200 USB port serves multiple purposes when used with Obihai USB accessory products.

1. Using the OBiWiFi Wireless Adapter, the OBi202 can be placed anywhere within range of an 802.11b/g/n access point.

2. The OBiBT Bluetooth wireless adapter allows a USB-equipped  device to pair with a mobile phone so you can place calls and answer calls using any standard home phones connected to the OBi. The OBiBT works with most mobile phones using Bluetooth wireless technology.

3. The OBiLINE adapter allows a USB-equipped  device to make calls to a Land-Line Service from Phones connected to the OBi.

Save Money
Use the free OBiTALK and free or low-cost VoIP services to lower your phone bills.

• The OBi202 or Obi200 is not locked to a particular VoIP Service (the free Google Voice service is recommended)
  Add VoIP services of your choosing, to make & receive phone calls to and from regular phone numbers. 
• A computer is not required
• Great Voice Clarity

• You can also call for free from one Obi to another anywhere in the world.

Benefits

 

• Unlocked — Use with Any VoIP Service Provider (SIP)
• Get the Lowest Cost International Calls with Service Providers of Your Choice
• Premium Features — Caller ID, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, 3-Way Calling
• Free Obi to Obi  Calls Anywhere in the World
• No Computer Required to Make/Receive Calls
• Callback - Make Calls at Receiving Rate When the  Automatically Calls You Back
• Great Call Quality - Even when there is heavy Internet traffic.
• Mini-Phone System - The two phone ports work together making the OBi202 great for a small business.
• Reliable Faxing with T.38 when supported from the connected VoIP service.
• Use calling Apps from Your Smart Phone or Tablet

Easy Set-Up to get Started

• Connect the OBi202 or the Obi200 to Your Internet Router.  
  •         Optional: You may also use the OBiWiFi Wireless Adapter to connect your OBi202 to any Wireless Wi-Fi access point within range.
• Connect Your Home or Office Phone to the OBi via a telephone cable
• Sign-on to www.OBiTALK.com
• Set-Up a Voice Service from a List of Partner Providers (Google Voice recommended)

Additional Benefits

 

• Technical Support via Email, OBiTALK Community Forum
• Free Software Updates & Enhancements

 

Features

OBi202 Device Telephony Features:

 

• Message Waiting Indication - Visual and Tone Based
• Speed Dialing of 99  Endpoints or Numbers
• Three-Party Conference Calling with Local Mixing
• Hook Flash Event Signaling
• Phone Port Collaborative Feature-Set: Incoming Call and Call On-Hold Pick-Up, Join / Barge-In
• Caller ID - Number
• Caller ID - Name
• Call Waiting
• Call Forward - Unconditional
• Call Forward on Busy
• Call Forward on No Answer
• Do Not Disturb
• Call Return
• Call Recording (From Device Web UI)
• Call History (Last 200 Calls from Device Web UI)
• Aggregation and Bridging of Four (4) SIP and One (1) OBiTALK Services
• Automatic Attendant (AA) for Simplified Call Routing
• Call Back Service - Connect to AA to Make a New Call or Ring the Attached Phone

OBiTALK Web Portal Integration:

 

• Configuration and Management of  Endpoints
• Addition & Configuration of VoIP Service Providers - Including 7-Digit Dialing
• Download Apps for Smart Phones, Internet Tablet Devices
• Creating & Joining Circles of Trust So You Can Share Your OBi's Services with Friends & Family
• Setting Up Your  Endpoint Speed Dial Directory

Obihai Obi200 Review - Block Spam Phone Calls & Cut the Landline Bill with Google Voice! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka7PvQKUbzo - 17 min video review - 03/2017

Obihai Obi200 Follow-up: Enabling 911 / E911 Services and Google Voice Number Porting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6mwRvXYHjg - 5 min video - 03/2017

Add Voice Controls and a speakerphone to your Obihai device & Google Voice:

• with Google Home/Office Mini

• with Amazon Echo Dot & Echo Connect

Keep your existing phone equipment or get new IP phones for your business:

• Google Voice with OBi - current info tutorials and videos from Obihai (Obihai is now part of Poly - Polycom Plantronics) - https://www.obitalk.com/info/support/.

• Here are our links for ordering the optional Obi devices from Amazon (with current discount prices) :

  OBi202 2-Port VoIP Phone Adapter with Google Voice and Fax Support for Home and SOHO Phone Service

  OBi200 1-Port VoIP Phone Adapter with Google Voice and Fax Support for Home and SOHO Phone Service

• these Obi200 & Obi202 devices allow you to connect your home or office phones to Google Voice
• the obi202 also provides an extra port for expansion of your LAN.

Obihai Technology OBIBT Bluetooth Adapter for Pairing OBi200, OBi202, OBi1022, OBi1032 

• the ObiBt device allows you to connect your mobile phone to Google Voice

 

You also can get an extra 5% rebate of you use the Amazon VISA credit card. . . .

and of course free expedited shipping with your Amazon Prime membership

 

New Obi Google Voice business phones are listed at: https://www.obitalk.com/info/products#business_section

 

https://www.ooma.com/blog/home-phone/obitalk-end-of-life/

 

 

 

 

03/05/2024    We are a Microsoft Partner, Cloud Service Provider and as a BeFrugal and an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases