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Super cheap landline options with 911
Posted on 4/18/19 at 10:25 am
Posted on 4/18/19 at 10:25 am
My kids are starting grow up and our house is becoming a busy place. It is time that we have a phone dedicated to the house if for nothing else emergency calls that the kids can use easily w/out an adult's help.
So far i'm considering these:
1) Google voice with an add on 911 package for $10/yr. OBi makes a device ($64) I can plug into my network and then plugin any regular old phone. It would be exactly like having a landline.
2) Use an old cell phone with bluetooth. Get a pre-paid SIM and then connect to a traditional cordless phone via the bluetooth connection. Any SIM suggestions for this?
Any other suggestions?
So far i'm considering these:
1) Google voice with an add on 911 package for $10/yr. OBi makes a device ($64) I can plug into my network and then plugin any regular old phone. It would be exactly like having a landline.
2) Use an old cell phone with bluetooth. Get a pre-paid SIM and then connect to a traditional cordless phone via the bluetooth connection. Any SIM suggestions for this?
Any other suggestions?
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Posted on 4/18/19 at 10:31 am to notsince98
Do you have a cable or internet subscription? Those companies will gladly do package deals, and it's a chance to lower your bill
Posted on 4/18/19 at 10:39 am to Hammertime
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Do you have a cable or internet subscription? Those companies will gladly do package deals, and it's a chance to lower your bill
At&t does not offer one for me from what I can find.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 11:21 am to notsince98
I'm in the same situation OP. Can you link the Obi device?
Posted on 4/18/19 at 12:04 pm to GeauxTigers2007
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I'm in the same situation OP. Can you link the Obi device?
OBi one port
They have several other devices with more features. this is the most basic one from what I gather.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 5:25 pm to notsince98
Can you call 911 with a Google Home Hub or one of the other Smart Home devices?
Posted on 4/18/19 at 6:30 pm to baldona
You have to have a plan for location to work properly.
Posted on 4/20/19 at 7:18 pm to notsince98
In some states telephone carriers are required to provide 911 capability to phones even if the account has been cut off. If your house is already wired plug a phone in and test it, that my be all your need to do.
Here is more information
LINK
Here is more information
LINK
Posted on 4/20/19 at 10:07 pm to notsince98
I use Ooma and it works fine. Very reliable and cheap.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 8:16 pm to touchdownjeebus
Was about to recommend ooma too. Have been using it since 2010 and it works great. Costs around $3 a month due to taxes...
Posted on 4/23/19 at 11:49 am to touchdownjeebus
Ooma looks great but it will about $5.50/month in taxes and fees to use Ooma. I'd like to keep it a bit lower than that.
It is a great option though. I can't rule it out.
It is a great option though. I can't rule it out.
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