How does OBi100 assign phone numbers? I wanted a certain area code. Is there a way to change the assigned number or area code?
1345733
Kelly:The Obi100 does not assign a number. Sign up with Google Voice to select a number before connecting the Obi100.thom
1345734
I use google voice for my phone number. You can specify the area code and select a number... You configure the OBI to address the particular google voice account which ties it to the phone number. I would guess that you can then re-associate and thereby change the number...
1345735
Obi doesn't assign phone numbers. You get the phone number from Google Voice. The Obi just let's you access the Google Voice account over your traditional home phones.
1345736
You can get a free phone number through Google Voice (yes, you can choose your own area code). You can then set up the OBi100 to call your home phone with the Google Voice number.
2097273
I don't block individual numbers, It eats up the 80 slots. I block just the area codes because the same scum bags call from the same area code, same company with hundreds of different numbers. I also have a panasonic phone which gives me 30 more call blocks. It works fantastic and has given me back some sanity. I pray someday somebody will put this low life in prison for life. I have had my digitone for almost a year now and it works!
1257622
I believe you would have to contact the carrier (T-Mobile) to do this. Once they enter the new number in their computer system it changes the number on your phone. I ported my number from another carrier when I switched to T-Mobile and the whole changing of the number took only minutes. You can also switch sim cards and when you activate the new sim card a new number would be assigned. Hope this helps.
859091
Yes it's easy to change the numbers. Keep the book, they have a place to jot down the phone numbers you use, if they change, you simply reprogram it. It takes less than 5 minutes to do. I had to do it with this unit when we moved it from one household to another.
1423043
According to the booklet, Peggy, you can assign 1 phone number to each of the dial keys 1 to 9 on the handset. But, you can also use shared phonebook and add 100 names/numbers without having to dial manually.
1737576
this is a prepaid phone, so when you call it's activated right away with a $10.00 balance and they will issue you a new phone # or you might be able to keep your old #. just follow the prompts when you call.
34575
Quote from the Owners Manual:"You can add 100 names (16 characters max) and phone numbers(24 digits max) to the phonebook and assign each phonebook entry to the desired group." (You can assign people to different groups so you don't have to page thru all your phone numbers to find someone).
633570
I ported my old phone number over to Ooma, so everything remained the same. However, if you need a new number you probably have to work with customer service. There may be a few area codes not open to them because of high usage rates. Give them a call first: they will work with you.
458169
I have no idea, though when I had some problems with access numbers, they found one with my area code.
2011919
If you do a new activation a phone number will be assigned according to your zip code.
989936
The model I have does not show on the phone caller ID, although it does have a caller ID visible on the unit itself - the unit basically intercepts the calls before they can show on caller ID. I still use the Call Block and really like it. It would be nice if they could add that feature though.
1052420
I would recommend calling their hotline and setting up an appointment on the phone (although you may have to set it up online). It is pretty annoying at first to set it up but they are extremely knowledgeable and helpful once you talk to them. And I may be wrong, but I think the default IP address is different for each unit.
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I agree with the below answers. The suggestion that you make sure they all have separate numbers, 1 through 4 is also correct. You can clear all the phones AND then place them on the master and get the numbers reassigned. Also if you are too far away from the master, it can say something like what you are reading....beyond that I cannot think of anything else...I still think that it is a reassignment of the numbers issues.
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Hi. You should be able as long as you do not go over 5 REN (as listed in the Obi202 manual). That is the Ringer Equivalence Number. Each phone device has a REN. Keep the total to below the listed 5 REN and you should be fine. I have mine to one wireless phone that is the main unit. The other three units are wireless to the main phone unit.
2115840
You can't have a number block. Consumer cellular does not offer this option. The suggestion that Consumer Cellular will tell you is to change your current number.
392924
Why would you need to change phone numbers?. The 3 handset phone that's in question are not a good choice of phones. They function poorley. No need to change your phone number or purchase the AT
1270214
the Obi becomes the interface between your telephone handset and your internet so people can call you just like a regular phone. I had to change my number but it's free since I am using Google Plus.