Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Brian West
I think NuFone can do what you need contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have inbound 800 service and outbound ld service with them.. works great. bkw On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Mike Ciholas wrote: > > Hi all, > > While pondering my choices for local dial tone service via a > bunch of POTS lines or a T1, I be

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Steve Meyers
On Wed, 2003-08-20 at 14:20, Mike Ciholas wrote: > Are there VoIP dialtone providers? That is, could I use only my > internet connection for voice calls and not have a separate > T1/POTS bank for that? packet8.com nufone.com iconnecthere.com I haven't tried any of them yet. I'm considering se

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread John Todd
At 3:20 PM -0500 8/20/03, Mike Ciholas wrote: Hi all, While pondering my choices for local dial tone service via a bunch of POTS lines or a T1, I began to wonder if perhaps there is another way. Are there VoIP dialtone providers? That is, could I use only my internet connection for voice calls an

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Brian West
Does http://www.voicepulse.com/ work with *? On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, John Todd wrote: > At 3:20 PM -0500 8/20/03, Mike Ciholas wrote: > > > >Hi all, > > > >While pondering my choices for local dial tone service via a > >bunch of POTS lines or a T1, I began to wonder if perhaps there > >is another wa

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Mike Ciholas
On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, John Todd wrote: > At 3:20 PM -0500 8/20/03, Mike Ciholas wrote: > > >Are there VoIP dialtone providers? That is, could I use only > >my internet connection for voice calls and not have a separate > >T1/POTS bank for that? > > >First question: Does such a thing exist? Where

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Adam Roach
> Are there VoIP dialtone providers? That is, could I use only my > internet connection for voice calls and not have a separate > T1/POTS bank for that? > > I guess I am imagining a company that gateways between the PTSN > and the internet backbone. Calls come in and get VoIP'ed and > sent t

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Mike Ciholas
On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Brian West wrote: > I think NuFone can do what you need contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > I have inbound 800 service and outbound ld service with them.. > works great. And for local service, you do what? -- Mike Ciholas(812) 476-2721 voice CIHOLAS

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Adam Roach
> I guess my question was a little deeper than that. > Can I simply ditch the PTSN? 911 is the sticking point. Most commercial VoIP services come with the disclaimer that they are *not* a primary line replacement, precisely because of the liability issues associated with providing emergency servic

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Brian West
pipe my local CO line into my * box with an X100P bkw On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Mike Ciholas wrote: > > On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Brian West wrote: > > > I think NuFone can do what you need contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > I have inbound 800 service and outbound ld service with them.. > > works great. >

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Mike Ciholas
On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Adam Roach wrote: > > I guess my question was a little deeper than that. > > Can I simply ditch the PTSN? > > 911 is the sticking point. Ah. > Until this tiny, possibly life-or-death detail gets sorted out, > I'm probably going to have at least one traditional phone line >

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Ernest W. Lessenger
At 04:48 PM 8/20/2003 -0500, you wrote: Hmm, okay, so would it be possible to maintain *one* POTS line that is used if anyone dials "911" on their desk phone (set this up in * dial plan), then it connects to emergency services properly, and then use a VoIP dial tone provider for *everything* else?

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Mike Ciholas
On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Ernest W. Lessenger wrote: > At 04:48 PM 8/20/2003 -0500, you wrote: > > >Now, if that is possible, how does the VoIP dial tone provider > >get my inbound local and toll calls? I would want my "local" > >phone number to work, of course. > > You would need to redirect your

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Dan Austin
deliver this service, someone else will. Dan (who, if he had a decent PSTN connected * box, would be willing to share) -Original Message- From: Mike Ciholas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 3:42 PM To: Ernest W. Lessenger Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Aste

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Jeremy McNamara
Dan Austin wrote: I've watched the discussions about IAX/SIP service providers, and most seem to be geared exclusively to the single user/line household. I know a number of small businesses that would jump to a VoIP carrier that allowed concurrent calls, heck my family has one. NuFone doesn't r

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Brian West
Jeremy, That is one of the reasons I have went with nufone and the company I work for is going to be going with nufone. No need having idle channels when someone could be putting them to use! :P (and you make $$) Everyone's happy. bkw On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Jeremy McNamara wrote: > Dan Au

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Steve Lane
Hit me up off-line Jeremy. I want to know what your wholesale rates are. Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeremy McNamara Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Mike Ciholas
On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Jeremy McNamara wrote: > NuFone doesn't restrict any number of simultaneous channels and > we do have a wholesale platform we ~can~ offer. How do I find out more about this? -- Mike Ciholas(812) 476-2721 voice CIHOLAS Enterprises

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Bruce Ferrell
03 3:42 PM To: Ernest W. Lessenger Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone? On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Ernest W. Lessenger wrote: At 04:48 PM 8/20/2003 -0500, you wrote: Now, if that is possible, how does the VoIP dial tone provider get my inbound local and toll calls? I w

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Bruce Ferrell
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 3:42 PM To: Ernest W. Lessenger Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone? On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Ernest W. Lessenger wrote: At 04:48 PM 8/20/2003 -0500, you wrote: Now, if that is possible, how does the VoIP dial tone pro

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Bruce Ferrell
If that list isn't enough, here's a sitefull http://voipproviders.com/ Steve Meyers wrote: On Wed, 2003-08-20 at 14:20, Mike Ciholas wrote: Are there VoIP dialtone providers? That is, could I use only my internet connection for voice calls and not have a separate T1/POTS bank for that? pa

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Brian Capouch
Bruce Ferrell wrote: Fidonet for phones! Great idea! And I'm serious about that Dan Austin wrote: This idea has been floating around in my head. I don't think the needed 'critical mass' has been reached, but I suspect at some point a co-op style arrangement could be reached. disclaimer: I

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Dan Austin
I was pretty sure you did, hence my use of 'most seem' -Original Message- From: Jeremy McNamara [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 8:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone? Dan Austin wrote: >I've watched the

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-20 Thread Dan Austin
9:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone? Gonna need a whole bunch of clear how-tos and folks willing to tell how it's done to reach critical mass Dan Austin wrote: > This idea has been floating around in my head. I don't think the > needed 'criti

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread John Todd
OK, this thread is getting really out of hand, so I'll condense my answers into one big stupid message: 1) 911 service. Yes, that is one of three reasons to keep your PSTN line. The other two reasons are: Inbound calls from local callers still should work on a POTS line, for now. You can't

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread Steven J. Sobol
On Thu, 21 Aug 2003, John Todd wrote: > > 1) 911 service. Yes, that is one of three reasons to keep your PSTN > line. The other two reasons are: Inbound calls from local callers > still should work on a POTS line, for now. You can't find VOIP > providers in most area codes Packet8 looks

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread Adam Roach
Mike Ciholas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Oh well. I'm would expect no one would have presence here. ... > Mike Ciholas(812) 476-2721 voice > CIHOLAS Enterprises (812) 476-2881 fax > 2626 Kotter Ave, Unit D [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread Adam Roach
- > From: Dan Austin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 22:07 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone? > > > This idea has been floating around in my head. I don't think the > needed 'critical mass' has

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread James Sharp
> > Oh, and let's not forget that the traditional carriers are > > not ignorant > > of what is happening with VoIP or customer interest. There > > is no doubt > > that they are aware that if they don't find a way to deliver > > this service, > > someone else will. No, if they don't find a way

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread Steve Lane
AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone? I think Jeff Pulver (pulver.com) was trying to do this with his Free World Dialup program at one point. Haven't been paying that much attention, though. You might poke around http://www.pulver.com/ to see if there&#x

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread Ernest W. Lessenger
At 11:31 AM 8/21/2003 -0500, you wrote: Nufone won't answer their phones. I am very interested in finding out pricing from them as Jeremy stated they are very good with their rates. NuFone is VERY busy right now answering calls and email - apparently somebody recommended them on a mailing list :)

RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread Brian West
w.pulver.com/ to see if there's > something there that interests you. > > /a > > > -Original Message- > > From: Dan Austin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 22:07 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: RE: [Aste

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread Jeremy McNamara
emy stated they are very good with their rates. Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Roach Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:23 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone? I think Jeff Pulver (pulve

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread Brian West
--Original Message- > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Roach > >Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:23 AM > >To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > >Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone? > > > >I think Jeff Pu

Re: [Asterisk-Users] VoIP dialtone?

2003-08-21 Thread Mark Spencer
are very good with their rates. > > > > > >Steve > > > > > >-Original Message- > > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Roach > > >Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:23 AM > > >T