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Why can't I renew for 1 year any more?
Unfortunately as of right now we don't offer Call-In numbers to be renewed for a period of one year.
How can I send an SMS not only to contacts but also to any other PSTN Number?
If you would like to send an SMS to contacts available in your Gizmo5 client or to any other PSTN number then please have a look at the following screen-shots,Select contacts or a
Configuring a Linksys PAP2 ATA
1. Plug in the device to your router2. Determined what IP address it uses by default by looking at the manual. In many cases it is 192.168.1.23. From a web browser on your computer go to:
Does Gizmo5 support Faxes?
We have user cases of users with specific ATA and codecs being able to send/receive faxes (sometimes, not both), but VoIP generally crushes the fidelity required for sending a fax. None of our software directly supports any fax. PDF might be a way to
Sending an SMS, does my Caller ID show up?
No unfortunately it is one of three numbers that our SMS provider uses to send a message. However, when an SMS is received it will show your username then the message so that the receiver knows who it originated from.
How do I configure my voicemail using SIP hardware?
We do have numeric aliases for the "record" account: 
Gtalk compatibility with Google App domains?
To configure your gtalk with Google app domains, follow these instructions.Go to: my.gizmo5.comIn the SIP forward field, enter: username@gizmo2gtalk.company.comUsername= John
Is there GoogleTalk compatibility with Google Apps?
Yes.Go to: my.gizmo5.comIn the SIP forward field, enter: username@gizmo2gtalk.company.comUsername= JohnCompany url= acme.comIe.
Which version of RFC do you use for your STUN server?
We use RFC3489 for our STUN server.
How much does an SMS cost?
Gizmo5 offers two way SMS upto 50% less on some destinations than your normal carrier.You can visit the price list here: http://gizmo5.com/pc/products/features/two-way-sms/
Can I port my number to Gizmo5 ?
Thank you for your interest in porting your number to Gizmo5. At this time, we are not porting numbers into our system. You may however, port with our peering partner, Virtual PBX. More information can be f
System isn't working properly
Here are somethings to try to troubleshoot the problem you have encountered:1 - Login to www.gizmocall.com with your Gizmo5 login and password info. Then try to make a call using the Test button. This will
My caller ID isn't displaying correctly
Caller ID feature has been recently discontinued due to recent phishing scam.
Backdoor Dialing- Discontinued March 5, 2009
As of March 5, 2009 we don't offer the backdoor dialing program anymore. We hope you'll consider buying some credits and begin calling for our low US dialing rates. Instead of dialing 0101, please dial 011 as the country code
Where can I get Gizmo5?
You can download Gizmo5 at www.gizmo5.com or place calls directly from your browser at: www.gizmocall.com
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