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timwilky · 03-02-08, 03:12 PM

I use proper VoIP, I have a Grandstream SIP ATA and use sipgate.co.uk as my provider.

Because my broadband is cable I have no need for a landline. It has saved me a fortune as Virgin Media charge 6 pence per call connection charge as well as £11/month line rental and exorbitant call charges. My monthly bill is generally less than £8/month including all calls to mobiles etc.

The obvious advantage of using VoIP is.

You get a free of charge local number, in my case 01772 (Preston)
calls to other VoIP peered providers is free as is direct calls to IP addresses if remote side doesn't use a sip provider
There is no limit to the number of connections you can have, simply use a different TCP port and forward it on your router to a different ATA or buy a phone capable of upto 6 connections etc.

Disadvantage is that if my cable fails, I have to use a mobile to phone/complain

03-02-08, 03:12 PM	#9
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Skype do you have it or an equivalent? I use proper VoIP, I have a Grandstream SIP ATA and use sipgate.co.uk as my provider. Because my broadband is cable I have no need for a landline. It has saved me a fortune as Virgin Media charge 6 pence per call connection charge as well as £11/month line rental and exorbitant call charges. My monthly bill is generally less than £8/month including all calls to mobiles etc. The obvious advantage of using VoIP is. You get a free of charge local number, in my case 01772 (Preston) calls to other VoIP peered providers is free as is direct calls to IP addresses if remote side doesn't use a sip provider There is no limit to the number of connections you can have, simply use a different TCP port and forward it on your router to a different ATA or buy a phone capable of upto 6 connections etc. Disadvantage is that if my cable fails, I have to use a mobile to phone/complain __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.