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IN HOME SERVICE CALL TODAY FOR YOUR “WORRY FREE” APPOINTMENT Previously we limited our outbound services to local businesses but we’re now proud to extend service to residential customers. Outbound services for as low as $40 and pickup service for as little as $25. On site installation is also available. Rest easy, we’re here to help you with all your computer needs.
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Cutting the Cord: Reduce Your Phone Bill to $0 Story by Eric J. Worton I've been primarily writing about different streaming devices and the associated services that allow you to cut your cable television bill. Today we're going to talk about a way to reduce your monthly phone bill to zero using a combination of an internet appliance, a standard phone, a router, Google Voice and your internet connection. First you're going to need a magic internet device called the Obi200 or the Obi202 from a company called Obihai. Your most economical source will probably be Amazon.com where they are currently selling for $48.25. If you don't already have an account with Google you'll need to head on over to google.com/voice and sign up. Keep in mind that your Google account allows you to login to all of their services like Gmail, Docs, Voice and a host of others. If you happen to own an Android smart phone, just use the account tied to your phone by going to the previous web address and signing in with those credentials. Once you’re all set with Google and signed into Voice, the first thing you'll see is a popup. Select “I Want A New Number.” Next we need to select your new phone number. There will be an option to enter the local area or zip code as well as an area for a word phrase. One of the unique opportunities here is you are not limited to a local number and can choose a number anywhere in the U.S. If you only fill in the Phrase option you can even get what's called a vanity number, like your last name. Now that you've selected a number there will be an option to set a pin number for voicemail. Afterwards you will accept the Terms and Privacy statement and click the continue button. Your next task is to add a forwarding phone number. This will allow you to have a second phone ring when your Google Voice number is called. A very nice feature is to have your home phone ring your cell if you're not at home. After selecting “continue” a new popup will display a two digit number. At this point select the “Call Me Now” button and Voice will call that number to verify
your account. Just answer the phone and when asked to enter the two digit number. Congratulations, you've completed the Voice account setup. We now need to make some changes to your account's settings. In the upper right corner, select the gear icon and click Voice settings. Select the “Phones” tab and under “Forward Calls To” you must check the box for Google Chat. Now click the “Edit” button under Mobile. From here we are going to select “Show Advanced Settings” and check “No” under Voicemail access and Save. That's it for the Voice setup. The next thing we need to do is setup your new ObiTalk account. At obitalk.com you're given the option to sign up for a new account or sign in using your Google account. I highly suggest the Google option. When you first sign in to your OBiTALK account, you'll be prompted to add a new device. Select “Yes” to add your OBi 200 or 202. Follow the instructions on the screen in order to set up your phone and Obi device, then select “Next.” After you've followed the onscreen setup guide, using your new phone dial **5 plus the four digit number on your screen. You'll now hear a message confirming your information has been sent to the ObiTalk server. Hang up and wait for the account page to update. Click the “Accept” button to complete the Emergency Services disclaimer, as well as the Google Terms of Service. Now you have free phone service at home!
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