[asterisk-biz] Which is better SPA94x series or Polycom 430

2007-05-16 Thread Mandeep Singh Bhabha
Hello everybody, I have a project for deploying asterisk in one small office. I need professional sugestion in selection for sip hardware phones. which of the following hardware is better. Linksys SPA 941/942 or polycom 430 phone or some other phones main criteria is cost,

Re: [asterisk-biz] Which is better SPA94x series or Polycom 430

2007-05-16 Thread Forums
I have deployed a qty of both phones and would recommend the Linksys 942 for the following reasons: better display (larger, backlit) up to 4 lines vs 2 both are POE faster boot time Jim Mandeep Singh Bhabha wrote: Hello everybody, I have a project for deploying asterisk in one

[asterisk-biz] Need Server Hosting in Toronto/GTA

2007-05-16 Thread Zeeshan Zakaria
Hi, I need a good and reliable provider for servers hosting in GTA. Please contact me with pricing and other info, and also references. Thanks -- Zeeshan A Zakaria ___ --Bandwidth and Colocation provided by Easynews.com -- asterisk-biz mailing list

[asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Zeeshan Zakaria
I need recommendations about the best and most reliable DID provider for North America. There are a lot of providers offering DIDs and related services, but who knows how good they are in their service. I have my own asterisk servers, all I need is DIDs, with multiple channels per DID, call

RE: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Steve Totaro
I would like to know as well, short of going straight to Level3 or XO or something. I am most interested in quality and number of included inbound and more importantly outbound simultaneous channels and the costs associated if more than what is included in a plan are needed. Thanks, Steve

Re: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Chris Mason (Lists)
I have a bunch through Teliax and have had great service. -- Chris Mason (264) 497-5670 Fax: (264) 497-8463 Int: (305) 704-7249 Fax: (815)301-9759 UK 44.207.183.0271 Cell: 264-235-5670 Yahoo IM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by

Re: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Matt
If you don't want to go to Level3 or XO yourself, I don't know what answer you expect on this list. What you are going to get are people giving their opinions, or else people who are wanting to sell their services. Keep in mind also, choppy, all circuits busy, and dropped calls, can very well

RE: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Brian Fertig
Zeeshan, We currently offer XO DID's via our network. We have had many customers test and all have been pleased with our service offerings. If you would like I can provide you with a few test numbers so you can try our services out. Also in the very near future we will start

RE: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Steve Totaro
What is your typical usage? Minutes? Channels? I have had accounts with almost all of them but never used them much. When I did they were all pretty good. The exceptions to that and it had to do more with customer service (though my service was not working) were Voicepulse and Nufone. Thanks,

[asterisk-biz] Polycom 330

2007-05-16 Thread Mike
Please tell us more. I have one ordered already, but my supplier is delaying the ship date every week (normal, since they aren't out yet). How does the 330 compare to the 501, besides having only two lines instead of 3? In terms of quality of materials, looks, ease of use, fonctionality, etc?

RE: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Michael Kaspar
Telekenex is a business-grade IP service provider with a robust private international network. We are a certified by the FCC Tier 1 that has been in business since 1993. You will find that are customer service and our responsiveness to our customers and agents is world class. We do not

Re: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Steve Totaro
On Wed, 2007-05-16 at 10:49 -0400, Matt wrote: If you don't want to go to Level3 or XO yourself, I don't know what answer you expect on this list. What you are going to get are people giving their opinions, or else people who are wanting to sell their services. Keep in mind also, choppy,

[asterisk-biz] Need ITSP recommendation in UK, Spain, Denmark, orig and term, with API

2007-05-16 Thread Peter Beckman
I'm looking for a few new ITSPs in the UK, Spain and Denmark. I'd like to deal with ITSPs that focus on their country, rather than a generalist (such as DIDx). Can anyone recommend ITSPs in those regions? My goals are: * Have (or are willing to build) an API to manage numbers * Both

Re: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Nate Carlson
On Wed, 16 May 2007, Zeeshan Zakaria wrote: I need recommendations about the best and most reliable DID provider for North America. There are a lot of providers offering DIDs and related services, but who knows how good they are in their service. I have my own asterisk servers, all I need is

Re: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Chris Mason (Lists)
Steve Totaro wrote: What is your typical usage? Minutes? Channels? I have a number of clients I consult to, I set each one up with an account on Teliax. They are pretty light usage but some are demanding on quality and reliability. -- Chris Mason (264) 497-5670 Fax: (264) 497-8463 Int:

[asterisk-biz] Mailing Lisst Lag Test Sent at 12:24PM EST

2007-05-16 Thread Steve Totaro
Thanks, Steve Totaro http://www.asteriskhelpdesk.com/ KB3OPB ___ --Bandwidth and Colocation provided by Easynews.com -- asterisk-biz mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-biz

Re: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread Luki
I need recommendations about the best and most reliable DID provider for North America. I have had excellent DID service from CommPartners over the last 2 years. They are not perfect in every respect, but when it comes to the actual voice service it's been flawless once set up. They run lots of

RE: [asterisk-biz] Need ITSP recommendation in UK, Spain, Denmark, orig and term, with API

2007-05-16 Thread Magnus Kelly
If you haven't already for the UK I recommend you give [EMAIL PROTECTED] a call on 08700680068 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:asterisk-biz- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Beckman Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 4:56 PM To: asterisk-biz@lists.digium.com

[asterisk-biz] Asterisk configuration guide book now available at Amazon.com

2007-05-16 Thread Flavio Goncalves
Hello, I would like to announce that the Configuration Guide for Asterisk PBX is now available as a printed book at www.amazon.com. The eBook can still be bought at www.asteriskguide.com. Flavio E. Goncalves [EMAIL PROTECTED]___ --Bandwidth and

[asterisk-biz] Can I get forwarded from number?

2007-05-16 Thread Nicky Smith
I have an application that requires call forwarding from a public telephone network to a number on my Asterisk switch. I would like to capture the forwarded from number. Has anyone see how I can get this number? Nicky Smith ___ --Bandwidth and

RE: [asterisk-biz] Can I get forwarded from number?

2007-05-16 Thread John Treble
http://www.voip-info.org/wiki-RDNIS John Treble Treble Associates 48 Waverley St. Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2P 0T9 Phone: +1.613.231.6836 Mobile: +1.613.222.5422 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:asterisk-biz- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicky Smith Sent: May

RE: [asterisk-biz] Asterisk configuration guide book now available atAmazon.com

2007-05-16 Thread Steve Totaro
A link to the page on Amazon would help. Also, $50 is kind of expensive for an E-Book. Maybe if you had some excerpts, table of contents, and index or something more to go on, it might help justify the purchase. The description was obviously written by someone who speaks English as a second

RE: [asterisk-biz] Can I get forwarded from number?

2007-05-16 Thread Steve Totaro
More of a user's list question. Can you explain what you are trying to do a little better? What number are you getting in callerID? What number are you not getting? Is it being changed? Where is it being changed? Thanks, Steve Totaro http://www.asteriskhelpdesk.com KB3OPB -Original

Re: [asterisk-biz] Can I get forwarded from number?

2007-05-16 Thread Andrew Kohlsmith
On Wednesday 16 May 2007 3:38 pm, Nicky Smith wrote: I have an application that requires call forwarding from a public telephone network to a number on my Asterisk switch. I would like to capture the forwarded from number. Has anyone see how I can get this number? If your provider (SIP or

Re: [asterisk-biz] Can I get forwarded from number?

2007-05-16 Thread Alistair Cunningham
Nicky Smith wrote: I have an application that requires call forwarding from a public telephone network to a number on my Asterisk switch. I would like to capture the forwarded from number. Has anyone see how I can get this number? Nicky Smith Nicky, What protocol are you using to send the

Re: [asterisk-biz] Can I get forwarded from number?

2007-05-16 Thread Nick Seraphin
If you're using a PRI, it is in the RDNIS value. (Redirected DNIS) DNIS = the final destination RDNIS = the original number dialed I'm the one who originally asked Mark to add this feature to Asterisk several years ago. It's important for mass-market voicemail services. For example...

[asterisk-biz] Looking for A-Z provider

2007-05-16 Thread VoIP User
Hi Everyone, can you please recommend me a good VoIP provider as I am not satisfied by my current provider. Does not matter what protocol it uses. I'm looking for good rates, stable quality and not so big prepayment required. Thanks to all. ___

Re: [asterisk-biz] Which is better SPA94x series or Polycom 430

2007-05-16 Thread C F
On 5/16/07, Andreas van dem Helge [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/16/07, Mandeep Singh Bhabha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everybody, I have a project for deploying asterisk in one small office. I need professional sugestion in selection for sip hardware phones. which of the

Re: [asterisk-biz] Which is better SPA94x series or Polycom 430

2007-05-16 Thread C F
If the SPA94x is a good one (they have a far higher damaged on delivery rate than Polycom) then it should be fine. It is not as nice looking as the Polycom, nor is it as good built as the Polycoms. The sound quality is also far better on the Polycom. However it is way easier to configure and

Re: [asterisk-biz] Best VoIP DIDs provider

2007-05-16 Thread C F
I can get you that for around $1000.00 a month per DID. Sorry you didn't include the price you are willing to pay. On 5/16/07, Zeeshan Zakaria [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need recommendations about the best and most reliable DID provider for North America. There are a lot of providers offering

RE: [asterisk-biz] Can I get forwarded from number?

2007-05-16 Thread Steve Totaro
Thank you for clearing that up. I thought of RDNIS but have never needed or used it so I was not really sure what it was. Last time I looked at the wiki, the entry for RDNIS simply said Referring DNIS or something to that affect, with no explanation of usage. Now its usage and purpose makes

Re: [asterisk-biz] Looking for A-Z provider

2007-05-16 Thread Vijay Shan
Hi, We can offer you A-Z with 1/1 billing, except of course to USA/Canada 6/6 and mexico 60/60. If you want the best pricing, it would be a mix of PTT and other at 1/1 billing. Premium A-Z is usually much more expensive and billed 30/6. We also offer weekly or bi-weekly pre-payment with no

[asterisk-biz] India retail quality route available

2007-05-16 Thread Voice Pundit Sales
For anyone looking for capacity with retail-quality and wholesale rate, we have the following route available for immediate termination. 1E - India (Proper) 1E - India (Punjab) ALOC is well over 15 minutes. Reply back only if you could fill at least an 1E worth of traffic. We will start with

[asterisk-biz] Need Mexico mobile

2007-05-16 Thread Voice Pundit Sales
We need Mexico mobile termination. Route should be stable and of superior quality. We can start with 1M minutes a month and go up as we get comfortable with the route and the overall business transaction. Please send your replies directly to sales [at] voicepundit [dot] com Sincerely, Voice

Res: [asterisk-biz] Asterisk configuration guide book now available atAmazon.com

2007-05-16 Thread Flavio Goncalves
Steve, You can download the first three chapters for free at www.asteriskguide.com. You are right, English is not my first language, but the book was reviewed by other people. The descriptions were written after the revision. The book is for beginners and intermediate users, it is not meant

RE: [asterisk-biz] Asterisk configuration guide book now availableatAmazon.com

2007-05-16 Thread Steve Totaro
Flavio, Yes, I noticed my mistake and promptly posted that you could read the first three chapters free online. The first three chapters were well written and followed a logical progression. I agree, it is for beginners and maybe a little heavy on screenshots during the Linux

Re: [asterisk-biz] Polycom 330

2007-05-16 Thread Bryan M. Johns
I got another 330 from Polycom today. I prefer the cosmetics of this phone over the IP430 and it takes up about 1/2 the desk space of a 501. It also does native PoE without that silly step-down cable ;-). I haven't put it through its paces so to speak, but so far I like it very much. It

[asterisk-biz] billing system for asterisk?

2007-05-16 Thread tudor seicarescu
I wonder if someone would care to recommend a billing system for Asterisk? It should favorise the prepaid billing system, and be integrated with a payment gateway ( paypal or money bookers would be nice, as paypal lets people make payments without the use of a credit card ). We are using