Topic 1) How to get an inexpensive cell phone that works well in Oakmont. Drawing for door prize (cell phone)

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1 Topic 1) How to get an inexpensive cell phone that works well in Oakmont. Drawing for door prize (cell phone) Topic 2) How to set up a free landline using VOIP(voice over internet protocol). Auction of Obi 110 which will let you set up your own free landline. Auction includes help with installation. Presentation by John Hamilton

2 Cell Phone vs VOIP How is phone signal getting to you? Radio Waves from Tower to Phone Cell Phone Internet Cable from Comcast to Your House VOIP

3 Last Minute Addition Straight Talk Home Phone $80 from Walmart Web site. Uses Verizon Towers. No computer required Easy to set up.

4 Cell Phones are not always reliable in Oakmont We Live in a Valley Surrounded by Mountains There are only four cellular networks in the United States: Verizon Sprint AT&T T-Mobile } CDMA } GSM All other cell phone providers, including Tracfone, Straight Talk, Virgin Mobile, etc. buy time on one or more of the above networks.

5 Location of Nearby Verizon Tower This Tower Provides Dependable Service to Oakmont But Verizon can be costly. Solution is to select a provider which uses Verizon network. Such phones are available from Tracfone or Straight Talk or Net 10 but you need to know which phones will work on Verizon. ow-to-get-tracfone-net10-or-straight.html

6 First Step: Choose Provider Tracfone is best for emergency or light use. Rates are approximately $8/month + 10 /minute Straight Talk is best if you use your phone a lot. Non-Smart Phone Smart Phone (Android or IPhone)

7 Step 2 Find CDMA Tracfone on Verizon Network 73949

8 Step 2: Find CDMA phone on Verizon Network. Click Yes

9 Step 3: Check URL for Correct Market on=view&zip=73949&locale=en&sitetype= TR&market=CO&gotoPhonelist=true&AID = market-co Means you will get a list of Verizon Tracfones

10 Step 4: Pick Your New Phone

11 Straight Talk: Best Choice for Heavy Use Some Straight Talk Phones Run on Verizon { Non-Smart Phone Smart Phone (Android or IPhone) To order Verizon CDMA phones, select shop then phones Enter the zipcode. Verify Market=CO

12 One last thing Be sure to change the zip code back to yours in the address field on the shopping cart page. Regardless of what market a phone was sold for you will get a number local to wherever you activate the phone.

13 How to Replace your Old Land Line with a free Internet Phone VoIP [ voyp ] Voice over Internet Phone voice messaging technology: a technology that enables voice messages to be sent via the Internet, often simultaneously with data in text or other forms.

14 Why replace your old land line with a free internet phone? As more people cancel, fewer customers must pay for the old phone service, The state of California is lax in regulating AT&T Increase Annual Basic Message $ 5.84 $ % $ Flat Rate Local $ $ % $ Call Waiting $ 3.23 $ % $ Caller ID $ 6.17 $ % $ Inside Wire (Wirepro) $ 2.99 $ % $ Unlisted numbers $ 0.28 $ % $ Directory Assistance $ 0.46 $ % $ Total Increase in annual phone bill $441.21

15 Caution: Unless you make necessary arrangements, phone will not work with 911 calls and will not work during power failure. Solutions: For a few dollars a month 911 service can be added An uninteruptable power supply can keep cable modem, router Obi 110, and phone powered during power failure. with-obi-devices.html

16 What You Will Need Internet Service Obi110 Your Old Phone Account with Google Voice or other VoIP Provider I use CallCentric s Personal Unlimited for Incoming Calls $6/month I use Call Centric for 911 Service $1.50/month I use Google Voice for Outgoing Calls FREE. Cable Modem Router Computer power

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