Can you get Call forwarding on VOIP without installing hardware or software?

[thespeakerbox]

I want to get VOIP and use call forwarding on ported number that verizon currently provides. Is there a company that can get the ported number and forward the calls without installing any software or hardware on my side?

 

[RightIsWrong]

I know that Vonage has number porting available. I believe that you have to have their router installed (I don't think that a phone is needed). I do know that you can change all of your settings (VM, call forwarding, etc.) via their web dashboard.

 

[alkemyst]

hmm VOIP is pretty broad. Some have it built in, some an add on, some it's not supported.

 

[KK]

vonage and callvantage both have number forwarding thru the options on their website. You wouldn't need to have the actual telephone adapter hooked up for it to forward.

 

[Codewiz]

you couldn't port your number but you could get a new number from GrandCentral by Google and forward that number to anything you wanted.

 

[thespeakerbox]

Originally posted by: Codewiz
you couldn't port your number but you could get a new number from GrandCentral by Google and forward that number to anything you wanted.

I really have to keep the same number.

 

[ttown]

viatalk -- yes, you access a web-interface and configure your account settings on their system
(very simple)

and also call-hunt for up to 5 numbers in succession, which could be usefull.

I imagine most voip providers have similarly easy ways to do it.

(viatalk has a 2yrs for the price of 1 + 2 numbers deal for $199 + $2.50/mo in whatever that tax is ( essentially $260 for 2 years) )

Works well for me... and I'm happy with them. But I've learned my lesson hyping my happy experiences with voip after being a sunrocket customer -- which shut down about a year ago with short notice. Many people got screwed -- i was lucky enough to get out with minimal $$ loss.