Re: [Asterisk-Users] Call termination database

2005-02-19 Thread Jon Gabrielson
The feature that would be most useful to me is some sort of rating feature on things like reliability, quality, etc... where individual users could rate each provider. I'm not for sure how best to handle something like this, but my biggest problem currently is trying to decide which providers

Re: [Asterisk-Users] Call termination database

2005-02-19 Thread Alistair Cunningham
Jon, I've just added the ability to leave feedback on vendors. Having scores for vendors on voice quality, customer service, etc, is on the wishlist, though there are quite a few things higher. Alistair Cunningham, Integrics Ltd, Telephony, Database, Unix consulting worldwide +44 (0)7870 699

Re: [Asterisk-Users] Call termination database

2005-02-18 Thread Martijn van Oosterhout
On Thu, Feb 17, 2005 at 09:07:46PM +, Alistair Cunningham wrote: Gonzalo, Yes, pricing would be included, as would minimum call volumes. Providers could choose not to disclose these, but then they'd be shown at the bottom of the page. A feedback system is a good idea; I'll think

[Asterisk-Users] Call termination database

2005-02-17 Thread Alistair Cunningham
I've been considering doing a web based database system, where you can post your termination offerings or wanted, then search by location, price, minimum volumes, etc. I'd probably make it free, supported by advertising my consulting company, or Google Adwords, or something like that. I've

Re: [Asterisk-Users] Call termination database

2005-02-17 Thread Moody
Sounds very interesting, would providors be willing to insert pricing or would you need to enter all the data? I would suggest a set of rules like pricewatch.com uses to keep people honest. Keep us informed, Cheers, Jonathon On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:29:54 +, Alistair Cunningham [EMAIL

Re: [Asterisk-Users] Call termination database

2005-02-17 Thread Alistair Cunningham
Moody, Providers would have to - I'd never have time to do it on my own. The question is of course, would they? I'd imagine that the network effect would play a large part here, in that they would if everyone else was using it. There'd probably need to be a complaints system to kick dishonest

Re: [Asterisk-Users] Call termination database

2005-02-17 Thread Gonzalo Servat
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:29:54 +, Alistair Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been considering doing a web based database system, where you can post your termination offerings or wanted, then search by location, price, minimum volumes, etc. (snip) Great idea Alistair. Would certainly

Re: [Asterisk-Users] Call termination database

2005-02-17 Thread Alistair Cunningham
Gonzalo, Yes, pricing would be included, as would minimum call volumes. Providers could choose not to disclose these, but then they'd be shown at the bottom of the page. A feedback system is a good idea; I'll think about how to do it. Alistair Cunningham, Integrics Ltd, Telephony, Database,