On Sun, 08 May 2005 10:48:04 -0700, Bryce W Nesbitt wrote: >>I started out happy as a clam with my new Broadvoice account and >>asterisk machine. About 10 days ago things began to change.... >>Who's happy with their voip service using asterisk? >>Where do you get reliable DIDs? >>The 'carrier partner' they speak of.. can you get the did directly from >>them? >>Are all the voip providers this flakey? >> >> >I've tried 5 providers, and I can't say that I'm happy with any of them. I'm >far to small to deal with 'carrier partners' directly (e.g. Level 3, XO or >RNK). So I have to deal through resellers. And they all seem to be operating >on shoestrings and duct tape. > >I'm OK with the awkward setup, confusing configuration, and (for Asterisk) all >but useless documentation. But high latency, dropouts, unplanned outages, >lack of clues, echos, all take the shine off things. With Asterisk I have >very few tools to monitor connection quality, especially on the outbound leg >of my calls. I at least want to know when it sucks, and have some control >over parameters. > >I keep a POTS line at home.
I started out a year and half ago using VoicePulse Connect as I much preffer using IAX based providers. They were good for a while but had a month of more of problems in mid-2004 and never offered DIDs in my area. Then I signed up with Nufone. Again, no local DIDs but very reliable service. Next I added a Clearpath account with an 800 number. While not heavily used this has been 100% reliable. It was a beast to get established since the folks at Clearpath can be difficult to reach. Then I added a Voipjet.com account for outbound calling. Had a little trouble now and again as they were a startup at the time. However their rates are great and service has been 97% reliable. I added a Sixtel.net account when they offered DIDs in my area. Their service has been ok...not a reliable as voipjet or nufone...but ok. their service people have been responsive when I've called. Since all of these providers are prepaid services I never close an account. I modify my dialplan to cascade from one to another in the event that there is a network outtage. I too keep one analog line in my home office as my primary inbound number. However, in the coming week I installing a new * server and hope to remove the TDM card in the porcess. I'm starting out by call forwarding my SBC line to a Sixtel DID. If that works out over time then I may transition to a wholly IP based system....or not if having the analog line remains a necessary backup. Michael -- Michael Graves [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sr. Product Specialist www.pixelpower.com Pixel Power Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] o713-861-4005 o800-905-6412 c713-201-1262 _______________________________________________ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
