Hi Guys, I'm just re-evaluating communications at my house, which I also work from daily, and was interested in thoughts regarding any cost savings and improvements.
Requirements: Phone in/out Fax in/out Interweb [10Gb min] 2 x mobile phone Current setup [costs monthly]: Phoneline (Telecom) $45 Faxability/CallerID $6 JetStream (Telecom) $70 VOIP (Slingshot) ~$25 (1) 2 x Mobiles (Vodafone) $120 Total $266 month 1. VOIP is just SIP phones hooked to Asterisk, then using Slingshot as provider, local calls go out PSTN. Things I wouldn't mind trying: 1. Dropping landline altogether Telstra now offering _just_ broadband at $59.95 p/m [10gb cap]. Now local calling gets expensive. Slingshot VOIP currently gives me a free Auckland dial-in... Possible savings: $45 + $6 + $10 cheaper internet, Problems: Fax in/out, local calls? 2. Go mobile Drop the landline, move phone plans to talkzonezero [49.95], get a shitter B/T mobile and jury rig VOIP via. 3rd mobile using asterisk. Possible savings: $45 + $6 + $10 cheaper internet + $20 mobile plans, Problems: VOIP delay? Still locals dialing in, Fax?.. 3. Wireless Live near the hill, could try Yobbo. No knowledge there re. savings, VOIP. Lag over wireless? 4. Wait for Helen to fix the industry Zzzzzz. Interested in feedback. What is everyone else using? Ben
