Problem installing GV-SIP on a Raspberry.Pi
I'm trying to re-install GV-SIP on a RaspberryPi running Raspian Stretch. After entering "./configure" I get the following error: configure: *** Asterisk requires libjansson >= 2.11 and no system...
View ArticleHow to Install naf Asterisk on Ubuntu for Obi100 and Google Voice
Here is a 'easy' install of naf Asterisk. There is no GUI, I prefer it this way. I have pre-configured it for up to 10 GV accounts (except for personal info). You can easily add more. You will need...
View Article[VOIPo.COM] CHARGES vs CREDITS definition on billing statements/invoices
My wife has a dedicated FAX (only) account DID with VOIPo … which works very well … no complaints! However, on receiving an email alert of usage billing to my credit card, I encountered a confusing...
View ArticleNew FXO/FXS hardware for the RPi
This came as quite a surprise to me - you can now get FXO, FXS _and_ GSM hardware for the PIs. https://switchpi.com/2018/08/29/manual-of-install-oak8x-module/ When I get home (for those that aren't...
View ArticleNeed call recording - What are my options?
Well, I got my Cisco 8861 3PCC (the one that supports SIP) and it doesn't support on device call recording. I'm not in a position to switch it out for a phone that does, so I need to explore my options...
View Article[Voip.ms] how to avoid softphone killed by IOS?
tried voip.ms and callcentric in zoiper and linphone. some time later, no incoming call will ring. already turned "fresh on backgroup" , "keep wifi alive" .........,, but still same. don't know if...
View Article[Unlock] New Grandstream ATA used by Vonage [Unlocked]
Looks like Vonage uses a new Grandstream ATA for their service, model HT802. It's Grandstream newest generation of ATAs, with 2 ports. Currently available at Walmart and BestBuy for $10. If unlockable,...
View Article[General] Texting and VOIP: Do any IP phones have texting ability?
Texting seems to be not so common with VOIP numbers which seems strange as its by far the more popular way many people communicate today. Are people just using their cells at home with WiFi for it if...
View ArticleUS number classification Mobile vs Landline
Just wondering what the practical differences are in having a VoIP US number classed as a Landline vs Mobile. I understand that there are banks which will not send verification SMSs to numbers which...
View ArticleFlowroute adds TLS for SIP signalling
Just saw this in the Sept newsletter, seems they just finished implementing TLS encryption for SIP signalling: https://blog.flowroute.com/2018/09/11/tls-support-for-flowroute-sip-signaling/ Now if they...
View ArticleVOIP numbers are often not accepted for identity verficiation
Often we are required by companies in the identity verification process to supply a number that can receive a text. Callcentric, Magic Jack and Textnow all didn't work for me. Tried a few "disposable...
View Article[CallCentric] Help adding my Callcentric account to OBI200
I've tried using the instructions on the CC website but I couldn't make it work. Always failed to connect back to CC to complete the call. My OBI is currently config'd with GV on sp1 which works. I am...
View Article[General] T-mobile calls to Inum numbers now cost $9.00 / min
Just to let you know that formerly free T-Mobile (USA) to Inum (+883-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) calls now cost $9 / min.
View Article[Voip.ms] HT812 Configuration help
I've just swapped out my HT502 (that died of old age - dried out caps) - for an 812. The options and provisioning of the 812 is different then the 502; and I'm not having any success... Has anyone...
View Article[Other] Flowroute question
I have run Flowroute on plain vanilla command line Asterisk for several years so this isn't a "fixit" question per se, however like a lot of hobbyists I do have a question for the Flowroute and router...
View ArticleGoogle Voice dropping on obi202
I have an obi202 with 5898EX-arrynrob7 firmware. Outgoing calls drop after about 14-15 minutes. Is there a setting I need to adjust? TIA
View Article[PBX] Real basic PBX question: How do you make outgoing call?
Hello: I have a Rent PBX PBX running Incredible PBX 12.0.70. I have Anveo Direct DID's set up on it but use it exclusively for DISA purposes to make cheap long-distance calls. I have added an extension...
View Article[PBX] Amplitude of Freeswitch Sounds
As many of you already saw, Alison Smith prompts are available from Freeswitch. Now that I have added them, I noticed that compared to many of the voicemails I received, the prompts were a bit on the...
View ArticleCircleNet IP address changes
Good morning DSLreports team, I've mentioned in the past that we're working to abandon our current Internet connectivity provider. As of this morning SIP.CIRCLENET.BIZ and DIRECT.CIRCLENET.BIZ are on...
View Article[PBX] FreePBX for the Raspberry Pi
The included script (install) and archive (install.tar.gz) will build FreePBX 13 or 14 plus Asterisk 13, 14, 15, or 13-GVSIP on a Raspberry Pi. iptables, dnsmasq, and exim4 are also installed....
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