General Porting Question
So I was asked the other day what happens if you try to port your phone number and the originating carrier doesn't respond to the request or has gone out of business? I'm sure there are mechanisms in...
View Article[General] SIP Broker Toll Free termination via CC peering
Hi everyone, I've been using the SIP Broker Toll Free termination service via CC peering from for a while now and it was always reliable. Coincidentally as I made some changes to my OBi110 star codes I...
View ArticleSLICK setting for Canada
Which is the right one in Canada: USA1 (BELLCORE 600 ohms) USA2 (BELLCORE 600 ohms +2.16uf) Standard 900 ohms
View Article[Equipment] Wired Voip Phones ( Completed Many Thanks )
Good evening guys I have been looking at some wired voip phones lately. For example the Yealink SIP-T23G. My question is can i have one phone register to voip.ms and the other one daisy chain it's...
View ArticleConference between extensions and an outside incoming call
Hi all, I am new to the VoIP world. I just came over from expensive POTS with Bell Canada and am still mesmerized by the features and option I have with VoIP. I spent hours reading manuals,...
View ArticleVitelity Voip + Grandstream GXW4008 Setup
I'm looking for some help on setting up Vitelity Voip service with a Grandstream GXW4008. Here's a screenshot where I've input the Vitelity login info http://imgur.com/lRNRByk,...
View ArticlePossible Changes to Call With Us
Has CWU made any recent changes to how they do things ? (like during the past month or so) On the same ATA, my Anveo account works fine, but CWU gives what I think to be a fast busy after completing...
View ArticleD-Link IPX Phone
Does anyone have a PDF user manual for the D-Link IPX Phone? (very old one, can't find anything)
View Article[General] How is Obihai?
Im thinking of getting rid of my phone service with our cable company and transferring it to an ooma or an Obi. I would prefer Obi because it's cheaper. What should I know before I do? I know i need a...
View Article[Other] Google Voice - Can't Get a Number
If this isn't the right place for this, let me know. I have contemplated posting this in the Google Voice Help Forums (the official ones from Google), but I have a hunch someone here has experienced...
View ArticleNew Provider Recommendations
I'm in the market for a new main provider and thought I might tap into this great fountain of knowledge. Basically, I have a small home office setup with low call volumes and I run my own asterisk...
View Article[Anveo] 3 way call / merge calls / conferee calls
Hi, Is there any way to have a conference call on Anveo without using the web-based "outbound phone conference feature"? I want to ba able to add another caller to an existing call. thanks
View Article[Asterisk] FreePBX: rewrite external number to internal extension
Hello. I use a PBX in my home. I've setup my mother (different house) to use my PBX. I can't get her to use my extension or a speed-dial to call me, she uses my phone number (too set in her ways). I'd...
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[CallCentric] CallCentric Sales tactics for inbound call plans - Typical or No?
So, after having taken CallCentric for a quick test drive, I ported my existing residential number. I chose pay-per-minute for both inbound and outbound calls to allow me to get a feel for my call...
View ArticleLooking for a good ATA
Hi all, I'm looking to purchase a new ATA for a new VOIP service but I have quite a big house and im afraid that any ATA would not push the signal all around the phone cable in my house. i'm actually...
View Article[General] Hosted 8x8 VOIP - Multiple Companies, one Internet Connection
Hello everyone! I have a site where there are no less than 3 companies using an 8x8 hosted VOIP solution - each with their own tenancy. Randomly, calls will go to the IP phone of another company with...
View ArticleGrandstream GXP21xx Firmware
For anyone having issues or wondering about this, Grandstream has pulled its 1.0.8.xx series of firmware due to numerous issues and conflicts. The official release is now back to 1.0.7.97.
View ArticleAnyone familiar with Teltik/Fone.do?
Good day. In my eternal (quixotic?) quest for a nearly perfect VoIP provider, I came upon Teltik Communications website: https://teltik.com/ Teltik is a T-Mobile business reseller that, supposedly for...
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