Obitalk.com Shutdown 2024: What Obihai and Obitalk.com Users Need to Know
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According to the recent OBITALK.com announcement, OBITALK services will be decommissioned and shut down on October 31, 2024. This means Google Voice will no longer work with Obihai devices.
However, there's good news!
Anveo is an approved OBITALK service provider and we are committed to Obihai users which means Obihai devices will continue to work with Anveo and can be configured without using the obitalk.com portal. 👍
Moreover, you can migrate from Google Voice to Anveo with little effort in less than 20 minutes (for most users). 🎉
Frequently Asked Questions About the Shutdown
Will Anveo work with Obihai devices after the shutdown?
Yes, Anveo will work with Obihai devices after the shutdown. For instructions on how to configure your Obihai device with Anveo after obitalk.com shutdown, please read our guide on connecting an Obihai device to Anveo with SIP credentials here (now with video instructions as well).
I use Obitalk with Google Voice. Can I switch from Google Voice to Anveo, keep my existing Google Voice number, and still use my Obihai device?
Yes, you can easily switch from Google Voice to Anveo, keep your existing Google Voice number, and continue to use your Obihai device. According to the announcement, Obihai devices will stop working with Google Voice, so Google Voice users who have Obihai devices will need to swith providers. Anveo is popular choice since it is perfect for residential users and small and medium-sized businesses, and will continue to support Obihai devices. Anveo offers special subscription packages designed specifically for Obitalk users. Plus, porting your US Google Voice number to Anveo is free and takes less than 20 minutes if done during regular business hours!
To learn more, please read An Obitalk Users Guide How to Port Your Google Voice Number to Anveo
I already use Obitalk with Anveo. What do I need to do?
If you already use Anveo with your Obihai device, your device will continue to work properly and no action is required.
I use Google Voice and also have Anveo E911 with Obitalk devices. What do I need to do?
If you currently use a Google Voice phone number with your Obihai device and use Anveo E911, in order to avoid Google Voice + Obihai service disruption, you may port your Google Voice number to Anveo for free by October 31th. Obihai devices will work with Anveo, a popular VoIP service provider that is perfect for residential users and will continue to work with Obihai devices even after Obitalk portal shutdown. Anveo offers special subscription packages designed specifically for Obitalk users, making the transition smooth and easy. Plus, porting your US Google Voice number to Anveo is free and takes less than 20 minutes if done during regular business hours! To learn more, please read An Obitalk Users Guide How to Port Your Google Voice Number to Anveo
Do you have special packages for Obitalk users?
Yes, Anveo offers special subscription packages designed specifically for Obitalk users which are perfect for residential users. You can find more information about the residential Obitalk packages here
We also have very cost effective Pay as You Go options with phone number prices starting from $0.5 per month. If you are interested in standard Pay as You Go Anveo packages, you can find more information here
Will Anveo work with Obihai devices after Obitalk.com portal will be shut down?
Yes, Anveo will work with Obihai devices even after Obitalk.com portal is shut down. The only difference is that instead of connecting the Obihai device from the Obitalk portal, you will need to connect your Obihai device using SIP credentials provided to you by Anveo.
How can I connect my Obihai device to Anveo using SIP credentials?
Please read How To Connect An Obitalk Device To Anveo With SIP Credentials now with video guide
I use E911 with Anveo and have a Google Voice Number. Does this affect E911 in any way?
No, Obitalk.com portal shutdown does not effect E911 service in any way. E911 will continue to work.
What is Aveno? Are you Aveno or Anveo?
On the Obitalk announcement, HP misspelled Anveo. They meant to write Anveo. In that article, Aveno is Anveo. We asked HP to correct the error but let's see how long it will take.
What is the difference between Phone Number prices and Regular Subscription Packages (Free, Starter, Professional and Business)?
A subscription package gives your account access to certain features. For example, how many devices can you connect (extensions), can you use email to fax feature, etc. Regular Subscription packages (unlike OBITALK specific packages) do not include phone numbers.
On the other hand, phone number rate plans are plans for a specific number.
Perfect for most residential users
- Subscription package: Free
- Phone number rate plan: Personal Unlimited (free incoming calls)
Perfect for most small businesses
- Subscription Package: Starter
- Phone Number rate plan: Office Unlimited (free incoming calls)
Obihai Device Users
For those using an Obitalk device for residential purposes, we recommend our most popular subscription plan:
- Obihai 'Just Right' ($99.99/year) bundle, which includes:
- Subscription
- Phone number
- E911 with Alerts
- Free incoming calls
- 1000 Outgoing Minutes across US
- Many additional features you'd expect. More details here
If you are using an Obitalk device for residential use, the most popular subscription plan is the 'Just Right' package which comes included with a phone number, 'E911 with Alerts', 1000 Outgoing Minutes across US plus many great features that you expect to have. You can find more information about the residential Obitalk packages here
Conclusion
While the Obitalk shutdown may seem daunting, Anveo provides a seamless transition for Obihai device users. Whether you're a current Google Voice user or already using Anveo, there are options available to ensure continued service with your Obihai device beyond October 31, 2024.