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Google Voice/Obihai Adapter
This question somewhat covers the gambit between hardware, software, etc., so I chose the General Discussion board to post in. As a person that was thoroughly disgusted with Skype, and have been looking for an alternative, this device caught my eye:
Obihai’s OBi110 VoIP Phone Adapter Makes Your Home Phone Google Voice Compatible – Sans Subscription Fees | eHomeUpgrade
However, even after watching their videos, I'm still a bit confused. I have both the internet and my telephone service through my cable connection. Since it appears that this device needs to have both an ethernet, and a phone connection, would it work properly if I did so by connecting the PC via ethernet, and the cable modem's phone connection to the adapter?
If I understand, all domestic calls through Google Voice are free, and the adapter is only a one-time purchase, so I could make calls anywhere is the U.S. for free, as much as needed...right?
EDIT: Another thought occurred...I strongly rely on caller ID, doe Google Voice offer that?