CenturyLink VOIP options

[BurtL]

So.  I received an email from Centurylink saying they are discontinuing the VOIP service I have with them.  They can enroll me in a different VOIP program they have but can not transfer my existing number to that program.  (Seriously?  Doesn't everyone do number transfers now?)  Alternatively they suggest I contact other providers to see if I can use their services and retain my number.

Is anyone else dealing with this problem and if so how?

[Sandi C]

So.  I received an email from Centurylink saying they are discontinuing the VOIP service I have with them.  They can enroll me in a different VOIP program they have but can not transfer my existing number to that program.  (Seriously?  Doesn't everyone do number transfers now?)  Alternatively they suggest I contact other providers to see if I can use their services and retain my number.

Is anyone else dealing with this problem and if so how?

Burt, we have Nedernet and years ago we had Centurylink for a land line but got tired of paying for phone service when there was always static on the line, frequent outages, horrible customer service and rate increases. We ended up getting a Magic Jack VOIP which costs around $50 per year.  That’s per year, not per month. You have to pay an additional 3 or 4 dollars per year separately to 911 services if you want that service too. 

We used the magic jack down in town and it worked flawlessly down there, however, it does not work flawlessly up here, but it does pretty well most of the time depending on the fluctuations in the internet quality.  Sometimes bits of sentences drop out and we have to ask someone to repeat themselves, but usually it is not too bad. I am not sure if it is better or worse than any other VOIP service, but it certainly is cost effective. It may work better on Centurylink DSL than it does on Nedernet, but I do not know for sure.  I think they have a free trial where you can return it if it doesn’t work for you, and you can port your existing phone number.

[Hollis]

Burt, check out Ooma VOIP. I have it, works just fine, you can keep your old number (see links) and it has 911 and reverse 911 and taxes and fees to support those services.

Voice mail is cool, it goes to email if you don't answer and you can listen to your voicemails anywhere.

One caveat, my internet service is JTI (AshNet) as in Jon Ashton.
My Ooma phone service is less than $18/month.

https://support.ooma.com/home/porting-yo...r-to-ooma/

Ooma Support 
https://support.ooma.com/home/

Ooma Home
https://www.ooma.com/home-phone-service-b/

[Sandi C]

Magic Jack has the voicemail to your email feature too, btw.

[Kim Renner Busey]

We have had Ooma for years both here and in Pennsylvania. Never had any problems with it.

Burt, check out Ooma VOIP. I have it, works just fine, you can keep your old number (see links) and it has 911 and reverse 911 and taxes and fees to support those services.

Voice mail is cool, it goes to email if you don't answer and you can listen to your voicemails anywhere.

One caveat, my internet service is JTI (AshNet) as in Jon Ashton.
My Ooma phone service is less than $18/month.

https://support.ooma.com/home/porting-yo...r-to-ooma/

Ooma Support 
https://support.ooma.com/home/

Ooma Home
https://www.ooma.com/home-phone-service-b/

[Sal DeVincenzo]

We kept our 459 number with Ooma and it works great but mostly spam calls :-( 
Has been about 8 years now.
You can forward land line or have both cell and land line ring.
Good option and there is an iOs and Android app.
Makes your land line-mobile with a decent internet connection.
Don't forget to enable Wifi calling for when you have no cell coverage at home for you cell to work.