Can Someone Please Suggest A Company I Can Use For A Local Number That Can Be Forwarded

Question

Hello Everyone,

I am trying to find a reliable local number that I can use for marketing, etc.

I have used Google Voice for a while now and it  is very unreliable.

I do not suggest anyone using it for business purposes.

Thank You

Donovan R. · Answer

I use google voice +
Voice Connect

Never had a problem with Google voice either.  I have been using it since it first started.  It Maybe your current phone provider.

Jocelyn Thompson · Answer

@ Jeremy,

How reliable is Magic Talk?

It sounds like what I am looking for if it is reliable. I would like to be able to choose a vanity number with my area code.

I cannot find a lot online about their quality or reliability.  I am searching.

I signed up for the free trial.

Thanks  :D

Jeremy Ricci · Answer

Try MagicTalk or SkypeIn.  I have both, but primarily use Google Voice (originally GrandCentral).  How you set it up is important. With MagicTalk you can choose vanity numbers as well.  Great for signs... xxx-CASH xxx-SOLD XXX-SELL for example.

Jocelyn Thompson · Answer

Thank you for all of the replies.

@ Carlos, I added my email to my signature.

Thanks Again Everyone

Ibrahim Hughes · Answer

I use grasshopper. The only thing I don't like about them is that they don't have a service to send faxes, only receive. Sucks because I have to pay for a separate service to send faxes.

Carlos Flores · Answer

I use a voip service that allows you to set up all kinds of rules for forwarding, including follow me and setting number of seconds the phone will ring before going to vm - which is great for forwarding to your cell because it can stop just shy of going to your cell phone's vm and instead revert back to your business vm.  Best part is you can set a rule to send marketing calls or any phone number you want to lala land.  Never rings or goes to vm, just deal air.  It's the least expensive service I could find.  Problem is, I'm affiliated through a referral program and can't put their name out here.  Add your email to your signature block and post back here if you're interested.

Marc Freislinger · Answer

I use Ring Central and Google Voice and have not had problems with either.

Ring Central can be customized quite a bit more than Google Voice, and isn't too expensive.

Jocelyn Thompson · Answer

The problems I have been having with Google Voice is some of the calls being made to me are not coming through.  Instead the caller is getting a busy signal.  I have been told this on too many occasions.

Thank you for all of the replies.

Rob Gillespie · Answer

Ring Central is good. I use them. The issue with using a virtual number on a VOIP when you forward it, you may have too many extra rings.

Kyle Meyers · Answer

What problems did you have with Google Voice? I have been using it for about a year and haven't noticed any problems so far.