Re: [SAGE] SIPphone.com/Gizmo project versus Skype, etc....

["Robert Hajime Lanning" <lanning@lanning.cc>]

<quote who="Brad Knowles">
> 	I've downloaded and installed the program, but haven't had a
> chance actually to try out Gizmo, nor have I (yet) signed up for
> their Virtual Numbers program, or their SIP-to-PSTN dialing plan,
> etc....  But I have looked at the hardware accessories that they
> have, and noted at least a couple of SIP/PSTN adapters for $70 or
> less, including at least one SIP/PSTN dualphone adapter.
>
> 	I'm not 100% certain, but I imagine that they have comparable
> models that are available overseas, too.  I could buy two or three of
> these things and connect them to HomePNA powerline networking
> adapters and the base stations for my existing cordless phones, and
> then be able to take my same existing handsets anywhere in the house
> I want.

I actually have an Asterisk installation.  Though I went all out
and have a channelbank running my local analog phones and POTS lines.
Asterisk also has some pretty good echo cancelers.  For calls
across VoIP I will hear an echo for the first one or two seconds.
Once the canceler trains up, it is gone.  I am running it on a
Hush Box sold via www.mini-itx.com.  You can build a system for
alot less that would be bigger, but I liked the look and the no
fans bit.  In fact, I have a second one, that I am going to use
for my entertainment center.

My outbound calls go via nuphone.net.  I have DIDs from
connect.voicepulse.com.

For directory services, I am registered at Free World Dialup
www.fwd.pulver.com.  (I am 85528.)

For more information about Asterisk and other VoIP services and
technology you can look at the Asterisk Wiki at
www.voip-info.org.

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