Goodbye, CallVantage

Goodbye, CallVantage
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qsg1049 @ 20th Apr 12:36PM:
Goodbye, CallVantage

I had no complaints with my service. It's been exceptionally great for the whole time Im with CallVantage. With the $20/mo rate, I've saved a lot from coming from the traditional landline. Since I have an asterisk system, I decided to switch to Vitelity as my primary provider. I expect more savings here being as PAYG service as I do not use this line very often for outbound.

Being a AT&T uverse customer, the U-Verse voice is a good alternative but still, pricy.

My number porting completed today and my incoming is already being processed by Vitelity. Do I need to take some actions to cancel CallVantage or just have to wait for some instructions, including sending back the D-Link router?
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babylon5 @ 20th Apr 02:03PM:
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qsg1049: Did you receive your letter from AT&T? It is mentioned on the second page (sorry that I did not include this) which explains instructions on canceling your AT&T CallVantage Service. As soon as I get home, I will post the instructions on this unfortunate event. I am definitely going to miss CallVantage.
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qsg1049 @ 20th Apr 02:09PM:
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No, I have not. But I have not checked the mail yet today as Im in the office. I'll watch out for that mail then. Yeah, when you get the chance later, pls post the instructions.
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MyDogHsFleas @ 20th Apr 03:10PM:
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said by qsg1049 :

My number porting completed today and my incoming is already being processed by Vitelity. Do I need to take some actions to cancel CallVantage or just have to wait for some instructions, including sending back the D-Link router?

I ported my home CV line to U-verse, and I did not contact CV at all. CV got the cancel/port request and emailed me a cancellation notice. They said that if I'd been a CV customer less than a year, that they wanted the TA back, and they'd send me return instructions. They never did, so I assume they don't want it.
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TomMac @ 20th Apr 03:32PM:
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I received my letter today and have decided to keep it until the cancellation notices roll out. My current plans are to return to good old pots or switch to U-Verse.

I too have been happy with the service. Very saddened to see it leave.
:p
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qsg1049 @ 20th Apr 04:15PM:
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said by MyDogHsFleas :

They said that if I'd been a CV customer less than a year, that they wanted the TA back, and they'd send me return instructions. They never did, so I assume they don't want it.

I've been a customer for more than a year. So, maybe that will be the same case to me then. Too bad there's no known hacks for this box and it does not work on SIP protocol, AFAIK.
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Fisamo @ 20th Apr 04:18PM:
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The DVG-1120M can be converted to a 1120S if you have the right firmware AND if you can get into the admin menu. IIRC, the admin menu's been locked out by a password that changes every 12-24 hrs and is unique for each device. ATT CSRs can give you the correct password; not sure if they will, though. Since the password expires in short order, you might want to see if you can get the 1120S firmware before begging (probably fruitlessly) a CSR for the password. :)
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qsg1049 @ 20th Apr 04:34PM:
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said by Fisamo :

The DVG-1120M can be converted to a 1120S if you have the right firmware AND if you can get into the admin menu.

I'll try to read more on this. Thanks for the lead..
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qsg1049 @ 20th Apr 04:37PM:
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said by TomMac :

My current plans are to return to good old pots or switch to U-Verse.

I initially wanted to wait 'till the end of CV and hoping they will give discounts to those switching to U-Verse. I guess, I've not been patient enough.
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qsg1049 @ 20th Apr 04:46PM:
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said by Fisamo :

The DVG-1120M can be converted to a 1120S if you have the right firmware AND if you can get into the admin menu.

Just logged in to the D-Link and its a DVG-5102S. At least this could be used as a good router...

Hardware Version: B1
Firmware Version: 3.3.0-26
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Fisamo @ 20th Apr 04:51PM:
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I haven't heard of any "hacks" for the 5102S. It is a SIP device, but I have no idea how to unlock it, or if it's even possible.
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babylon5 @ 20th Apr 06:33PM:
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said by qsg1049 :

No, I have not. But I have not checked the mail yet today as Im in the office. I'll watch out for that mail then. Yeah, when you get the chance later, pls post the instructions.

Fisamo made this post on how to disconnect from AT&T CallVantage:

»AT&T Callvantage will disconnect in Feb
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qsg1049 @ 22nd Apr 02:15AM:
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said by babylon5 :

said by qsg1049 :

No, I have not. But I have not checked the mail yet today as Im in the office. I'll watch out for that mail then. Yeah, when you get the chance later, pls post the instructions.

Fisamo made this post on how to disconnect from AT&T CallVantage:

»AT&T Callvantage will disconnect in Feb

It turns out I did not have to do it. When I go to the webpage, my service is already disconnected.
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qsg1049 @ 28th Apr 01:25AM:
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Got my letter today via Fedex instructing me to return the D-link router/ATA via fedex. It came with a pre-paid shipping label. I thought I've been with CV for more than a year. Got to check..
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NetFixer @ 28th Apr 04:08AM:
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said by qsg1049 :

Got my letter today via Fedex instructing me to return the D-link router/ATA via fedex. It came with a pre-paid shipping label...

That is interesting considering what their Disconnecting Your Service FAQ says:

»https://www.callvantage.att.com/help/gen···thta.htm

AT&T CallVantage®
Disconnecting Your Service
What should I do with my TA (Telephone Adapter) after my service is disconnected or moved?

AT&T recommends that you disconnect your TA from your network or ISP equipment and reconnect your network without the TA. You do not need to return the TA to AT&T. The telephone features, jacks, and lights will not work and AT&T CallVantage TAs are not compatible with other services.

This whole shutdown thing does not seem very well coordinated. My attempt to port an AT&T CallVantage number to AT&T Wireless keeps running into snags, and the AT&T Wireless CSRs can't seem to find out why AT&T CallVantage is blocking the number transfer.
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qsg1049 @ 28th Apr 07:36AM:
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said by NetFixer :

This whole shutdown thing does not seem very well coordinated. My attempt to port an AT&T CallVantage number to AT&T Wireless keeps running into snags, and the AT&T Wireless CSRs can't seem to find out why AT&T CallVantage is blocking the number transfer.

I was lucky to port out my number two weeks prior just before they actually sent me the discontinuance of service. Originally, I wanted to stay wit CV until the end. Didn't think before that there might be problem porting but Im glad I did sooner.
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Fisamo @ 28th Apr 09:48AM:
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I'm curious--have you spoken with anyone at ATTCV to ask them about the number transfer status? Maybe the CV CSRs can look into your account and see records of a port-out request.
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NetFixer @ 28th Apr 03:35PM:
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said by Fisamo :

I'm curious--have you spoken with anyone at ATTCV to ask them about the number transfer status? Maybe the CV CSRs can look into your account and see records of a port-out request.

The last thing I did was call the AT&T Wireless Port Administration Center yesterday morning and escalate the problem based on an additional email I got from them over the weekend. AT&T Wireless says that CallVantage is rejecting the port because they have not been given the proper account information (specifically an account number), but the only account information I have is my name and the telephone number, I have never seen an "account number" for CallVantage either on the on-line statement or in my account profile. The AT&T Wireless CSR said that she had escalated the problem and they should have it resolved within a couple of days.

I will wait until tomorrow to see what happens. After that I will call AT&T Wireless again and try to conference them with AT&T CallVantage support.
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nightwalker @ 28th Apr 04:06PM:
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Happy Customer since 2004.

Disappointed that I had to find another provider.

Switching to CallCentric (port pending April 24th)

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Fisamo @ 28th Apr 08:23PM:
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Umm... the only account number is the phone number. I don't know why they would reject your port and think that lack of acct# was a viable reason...
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NetFixer @ 28th Apr 09:28PM:
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said by Fisamo :

Umm... the only account number is the phone number. I don't know why they would reject your port and think that lack of acct# was a viable reason...

I suspect that the "account number" problem is because CallVantage uses the format "123 456-7890" for the phone/account number on their statement (and probably in their database). AT&T Wireless does not permit spaces or the "-" in their LNP data input form. I just hope that the AT&T Wireless Port Administration Center has some provision to do a manual intervention.
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Fisamo @ 29th Apr 06:44AM:
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Have you tried printing out your CallVantage bill and bringing it in to the ATTWS store?
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NetFixer @ 29th Apr 10:34AM:
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said by Fisamo :

Have you tried printing out your CallVantage bill and bringing it in to the ATTWS store?

Not yet, but I suppose I might try that as a last resort if going through the official channels does not work.

I just get off the phone after a conference call I setup between CallVantage and the AT&T Wireless Port Administration Center. I originally connected to a very polite CSR at CallVantage who then proceeded to transfer us to a CallVantage "number porting specialist". That person was extremely rude both to me and to the AT&T Wireless CSR, and basically told both of us to kiss off followed by *****click****. I was at least able to verify that AT&T Wireless had been sending the port request to CallVantage (SPID 7125), but CallVantage was not willing to discuss what the problem was or how to remedy the problem. We were just (quite rudely) told that there were proper procedures to be followed, and if AT&T Wireless adhered to those procedures, the port request would go through.

The AT&T Wireless CSR said she was going to escalate the problem to AT&T Management. I'm not holding my breath waiting for a resolution as it is pretty clear to me that CallVantage has already written off its customers and does not give a damn about transferring their numbers (even to another AT&T division). Whether this is "official policy" or just individual CallVantage employees who are pissed about their soon to be unemployed status, I can't say, but the result is the same.
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PX Eliezer @ 29th Apr 10:13PM:
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Geez, talk about a company at war with itself!!!

NetFixer, you and I probably disagree about the 2nd Amendment, but I gotta admit that this kind of situation sure makes me think!
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NetFixer @ 30th Apr 12:02AM:
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said by PX Eliezer :

Geez, talk about a company at war with itself!!!

AT&T vs at&t, but it isn't a very even match. Lower case at&t has an overwhelming advantage. In fact there is already evidence that at&t management has been intervening with recalcitrant AT&T. I had a call this evening from an AT&T CallVantage supervisor who apologized for the runaround that I got earlier, and she said that the porting problem should now be resolved. According to her, AT&T Wireless had requested an account transfer rather than a number transfer, and that was what was gumming up the works. A quick check at »https://www.wireless.att.com/lnp/ now shows "Your port status is: In Progress" instead of previous checks which showed errors (I am still not holding my breath).

said by PX Eliezer :

NetFixer, you and I probably disagree about the 2nd Amendment, but I gotta admit that this kind of situation sure makes me think!

I had a short lecture ready on responsible firearm ownership ready to post, but I will assume you were joking and save it for another occasion. ;)
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PX Eliezer @ 30th Apr 12:56AM:
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said by NetFixer :

I had a short lecture ready on responsible firearm ownership ready to post, but I will assume you were joking and save it for another occasion. ;)

»75-Year-Old Woman Takes Hammer to Comcast Office
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NetFixer @ 30th Apr 01:25AM:
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said by PX Eliezer :

»75-Year-Old Woman Takes Hammer to Comcast Office

Ah, Comcast! That is a totally different situation, Comcast is the epitome of customer unservice. ;)

That is why I am still holding out hope that I can port my primary CallVantage number to AT&T Wireless, because if I can't I will be forced to retaliate by speaking with my wallet and moving all my data and phone service to Comcast and T-Mobile. I may reserve the use of firearms for more dire situations, but I don't take kindly to being screwed. Comcast is the only affordable alternative I have for data connectivity, but my previous experiences with them make switching to them a very painful decision. Covad and their resellers can't supply me with faster than 1536/384 kbps aDSL, and I can't justify/afford T-1 service from Covad.
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qsg1049 @ 30th Apr 10:42AM:
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said by NetFixer :

said by qsg1049 :

Got my letter today via Fedex instructing me to return the D-link router/ATA via fedex. It came with a pre-paid shipping label...

That is interesting considering what their Disconnecting Your Service FAQ says:

»https://www.callvantage.att.com/help/gen···thta.htm

I thought I had the service for more than a year but turned out that my one year is not until Jun '09. So, yesterday, I packed the ATA and went to a nearby Fedex location and dropped it off.
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abward @ 30th Apr 02:28PM:
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I pulled the plug today (losing job in a few weeks). Thanks CallVantage for years of good service!
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