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Riejufixing
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PostPosted: 15:26 - 04 Nov 2018    Post subject: Home VOIP. Reply with quote

Broadband is available. What else is needed (or needed to be done)? I are do be an absolute beginner, and it's for another person, too.
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PostPosted: 17:40 - 04 Nov 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a VoIP phone system from Altos (myphones.com). It's cheap, reliable and provides good call quality.

You don't need a specialised VoIP/SIP phone - I use my DECT cordless system through a Cisco ATA (analogue terminal adaptor) which was provided by my supplier. If you have an ATA you can use any standard landline system you want. Thumbs Up

Oh and I ported my old BT landline number to it as well Smile
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PostPosted: 21:15 - 04 Nov 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are loads of providers out there but as mentioned most are geared up to service business at the moment. The consumer sector VoIP tends to be things like Viber/Skype etc.

You don't mention what you are looking to do with VoIP but I guess you are looking for PSTN replacement rather than a UC solution.

If you have a BT home hub get a new router. Once you have set anything up VoIP wise always scan your public IP for open ports on TCP and UDP. Some routers in particular the BT home hubs are complete piles of shit when it comes to security and you will be the one left with the bill at the end of it. I would recommend if you are a novice get a pre pay account, you will pay a bit more but it also limits your risk.

I see experienced companies who are paid to set up VoIP systems get hit every single day. The biggest single bill handed to a customer related to VoIP fraud that I know of was just over £80,000 (not though our network I might add). Its not impossible or even that difficult to set up a system which for the most part will be secure, but you do need to check. Some networking kit thinks its clever and does things for you even if you explicitly tell it not to, like opening VoIP ports to the entire internet. Our last honey pot was discovered in less than 20 mins after being put on the net with open ports.
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PostPosted: 14:51 - 05 Nov 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use this - https://www.sipgatebasic.co.uk/

Just registered, added app to phone and dect, job done. I have 2 numbers also so its all free and easy.
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PostPosted: 15:02 - 05 Nov 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paddy. wrote:

I've been using it for years; it's excellent.
I'd dump it over my landline like a shot, except I'm effectively forced to keep one by Virginmedia (who I don't want to dump as their broadband here is otherwise really good).

I use it as a second, backup landline number (my chosen number has the same area code as my landline, too) for those occasions when you need to provide somebody with a contact number but almost certainly you really don't want them actually contacting you... I have mine set up to send me any (very rare) voicemails it receives as an email attachment; and I can't get pestered by hangups.
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PostPosted: 21:23 - 10 Nov 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I've been using it for years; it's excellent.



Totally agree, over 10 years ago with a Draytek, it was a bit hit and go, well it was for me.


But now I have no problem at all, I'm using a Cisco SPA112 and it is rock solid.


I'm on Virgin, so don't have a phone line.
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PostPosted: 17:47 - 11 Nov 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

mpd72 CPT wrote:
Lucky you! If you have TV and broadband, they practically force it on you

Yeah, same here. I thought OFCOM were supposed to be sorting that out a while ago, but still waiting.
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