Upcoming Features/Enhancements

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?