Upcoming Features/Enhancements

I never selected my virtual number so I do not see the options for the second line. Just the tab for it. Is there a fee for this second line? (It's my understanding Vpanel should still remember that I get 1 free virtual number)

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Originally Posted by VOIPoBrandon

Option A) is the correct answer currently, however we will be adjusting this to show option C) shortly here.

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Thank you for clearing that up. It confused me because if you block all caller id and use the *code to unblock for this call it shows your Voipo number instead of the number your calling from.

Anyone having issues entering their mobile number? If I put in my 10 digit mobile number and click add, the screen flashes, but the number is not added. If I prefix the mobile number with 1, the number gets added, but the last digit is cut off.

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Originally Posted by rcboats24

Anyone having issues entering their mobile number? If I put in my 10 digit mobile number and click add, the screen flashes, but the number is not added. If I prefix the mobile number with 1, the number gets added, but the last digit is cut off.

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Sounds like you have the same problem I had -- you have the number listed somewhere else on VPanel. For example, I had it listed on VPanel for my primary number so I was unable to add it to my secondary number. If it is listed either place, however, it should work for all your linked VOIPo numbers.

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Originally Posted by mrkarron

I would like to set the outgoing caller ID on my second line to transmit my primary number, however that does not seem to be an option.

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Thank you.. it now works as expected. I now have only one thing left on my current wish list.. call hunt to my second line if the first is busy or a busy call forward.

Call hunt, or at least forward on busy would be great!

I see an extra outbound CID Feature now ...

Is any of the Verified Cell Phone numbers can be selected.
That is cool if its not an Oops! :)

I think that was there yesterday. It would be helpful, however, to have something that shows the current CID, similar to the way the "Preferred VOIPo Server" page works.

I agree.

For those using it, does the viewable CID in the drop-down reflect the CID you are using?

I expect the Devices page still shows the primary number?

The 2-Line upgrade like shows two different numbers in Devices?

You can tell the current CID because it is the one not listed in the drop-down. It would just be more convenient to see it when you first access the page.

The Devices page shows primarynumber@ipaddress: port1 on the primary number page, and secondarynumber@ipaddress: port2 on the secondary number page.

So yes, two different numbers. With some limited exceptions (e.g., BYOD), it is no different from having two separate accounts. When I signed up for VOIPo, I ported our PSTN number as the primary number and our Lingo number as a Virtual number. The cloned line was frankly always a compromise, and didn't work very well with our two-line phone. With this change, it is not really any different from having the two lines again.

Then that really needs improvement!

Just like you set a network preference,
it lists below the actual server.
The Outbound CID should be clearly listed below the Drop-down.
The way it is, people will be thinking its the one displayed.
They will likely be looking frantically for their Main number and it won't be listed.
I predict a possible spike in support calls.

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Originally Posted by usa2k

Then that really needs improvement!

Just like you set a network preference,
it lists below the actual server.
The Outbound CID should be clearly listed below the Drop-down.
The way it is, people will be thinking its the one displayed.
They will likely be looking frantically for their Main number and it won't be listed.
I predict a possible spike in support calls.

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Yes, the page could be improved some. After playing with it, you realize real fast how it works. Really cool feature. Kudos to VOIPo.

I'm puzzled my the "Mobile" tab. Why the "mobile" restriction? Seems quite happy to accept my Google Voice number - I guess there's a certain amount of mobility built into it :-).

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Originally Posted by Russell

I'm puzzled my the "Mobile" tab. Why the "mobile" restriction? Seems quite happy to accept my Google Voice number - I guess there's a certain amount of mobility built into it :-).

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Right. "Mobile" because it is away from you VOIPo phone. I believe this is the same tab that used to be labeled "SMS," but now it has many more uses: SMS, CID, VOIPo Connect, etc.

You also might find some new outgoing functionality within the Fax tab of a Residential Account, regardless of if you have an incoming fax number with us. ;-)

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Originally Posted by TomP

Free outgoing fax - WOOHOO!! Not that I'll use this extensively, but it was one of those "decision points" when considering cutting the POTS cord completely. There is now one less road block for folks thinking about going with VOIPo.

One question though - is there a limit to the number of pages per fax or per day that can be sent?

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Originally Posted by VOIPoTim

No "hard limit" at this point, but it's designed for residential use, so if there is an issue we'll just be looking at it to see if the usage is consistent with residential usage.

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Yes, getting shoved way back in this very thread.
Worth pointing out again :)

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Originally Posted by caseydoug

Right. "Mobile" because it is away from you VOIPo phone. I believe this is the same tab that used to be labeled "SMS," but now it has many more uses: SMS, CID, VOIPo Connect, etc.

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In some parts of the world, "mobile" == "cell" (US). Perhaps a different term to avoid confusion?

Yes, this was discussed above - http://forums.voipo.com/showthread.php?p=13310

Unless you're saying there is yet more . . . ;)

The fax is very nice, because it is one of those features that, while rarely used, is needed when it's needed. And it's one of the few remaining reasons to have POTS.

Speaking of that, have you ever thought of partnering with NextAlarm? They use a PAP2-T to connect your home alarm system to their network for monitoring. Some people might like to use the second port on their VOIPo adapter for this purpose rather than for a second line or a cloned line, and rather than purchasing a whole other adapter at inflated prices from NextAlarm. NextAlarm claims to use special firmware, so that might be a non-starter, but incompatibility with their alarm system is one of the other main reasons that people don't switch to VoIP. I would think that offering alarm support would be a nice enhancement for attracting customers to VOIPo, and that VOIPo might provide a huge new channel for expanding NextAlarm's customer base. Just a thought.

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Originally Posted by Russell

In some parts of the world, "mobile" == "cell" (US). Perhaps a different term to avoid confusion?

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Cell is likely the main way to use it.
Probably the main intention, too.
In other parts of the world, its unlikely there is a local access number.

I am very impressed with the outgoing fax option. I elected to drop my fax account with another provider and go with voipo, but I had resigned myself to keeping the old fax machine for the rarely time I have to have it. This is exceptional - now I've got complete fax service in and out all through voipo.

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Originally Posted by VOIPoTim

Incoming has a new option of a "temporary" fax number for one-time fee of $0.99 to receive a quick fax instead of ordering a fax number full-time.

Completely TDM based and does not use VoIP at all.

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Can you explain this a little more Tim?

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1) Get a dedicated toll-free fax number for $4.95/Mo or $36/Yr.

2) If you don't fax much but need to receive a quick one, you can get a temporary fax number for a one-time fee of $0.99. It expires after 24 hours. This works well for most residential users since they may only need to receive a fax 2-3 times a year.

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Thanks for the better explanation! :)

Almost ready to announce everything.

Just wrapping up the free international calling text and then we should be ready.

When I click the Incoming Fax drop-down, I see only a selection of toll free numbers. Where is the temporary fax? Do I need to order the number first, and then choose "temporary"?

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Originally Posted by voipotim

free international calling text

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what ???!!!

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Originally Posted by caseydoug

When I click the Incoming Fax drop-down, I see only a selection of toll free numbers. Where is the temporary fax? Do I need to order the number first, and then choose "temporary"?

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Yeah. Just select a number, then the billing options will appear.

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Originally Posted by caseydoug

what ???!!!

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http://forums.voipo.com/showthread.p...newpost&t=1593

Wow! I missed that. Great and thanks!

So Tim, is this the last announcement, or are there more?

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Originally Posted by Brian

So Tim, is this the last announcement, or are there more?

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There's always more.

This thread is not long enough yet :)

So Sprint and Google ...
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/s...31&newsLang=en

It would be cool if cell companies could forward to VOIPo via cell DND
but Call hunt after VOIPo filtering to a Sprint SIP URL. Perhaps even pass custom CNAM.

Just wild crazy thinking ....
Food for thought ...

I'd still like to see some sort of integration with google voice, but barring that no answer / busy forward would be awesome.