I currently use callforwarding.com, but it is kind of pricey. I have never really looked into VOIP, but after browsing sites like callwithus.com, and voip.ms I've noticed the prices are significantly cheaper, but I'm having trouble figuring out what exactly I'd need or need to do (can't find a place to get started, I have never paid any attention to this type of service before)
Anyway all I need is a virtual number (local number for Victoria, BC - area code 250) purely for incoming calls. I need this to forward to my cell phone. I want the caller ID to show as my own virtual number, not the callers number so that I can easily distinguish personal calls from business calls, and filter them accordingly. And obviously I want the prices to be reasonable, and good quality, reliable service.
I have a Nokia e71 (symbian), so I'm also looking for some good call management software which would would let me customize this (rules/schedules/options based on the one incoming number it would always show up as) if anyone happens to know a good one offhand.
Posted by: Kyoufu
Hrm, VOIP.ms had a nice live chat option. Answered all my questions, and they should suite my needs at quite a bit cheaper. Perfect. I just hope the quality is good, gonna give 'em a shot I think.
Posted by: migo
The quality is very good if you use premium. I haven't used normal. Value mode definitely sounds tinny, and also doesn't report the caller ID properly.
Posted by: CadeArcher5407
If you've never heard of VoIP, get ready to change the way you think about long-distance phone calls. VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is a method for taking analog audio signals, like the kind you hear when you talk on the phone, and turning them into digital data that can be transmitted over the Internet.
How is this useful? VoIP can turn a standard Internet connection into a way to place free phone calls. The practical upshot of this is that by using some of the free VoIP software that is available to make Internet phone calls, you're bypassing the phone company (and its charges) entirely.
VoIP is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to completely rework the world's phone systems. VoIP providers like Vonage have already been around for a while and are growing steadily. Major carriers like AT&T are already setting up VoIP calling plans in several markets around the United States, and the FCC is looking seriously at the potential ramifications of VoIP service.
Above all else, VoIP is basically a clever "reinvention of the wheel." In this article, we'll explore the principles behind VoIP, its applications and the potential of this emerging technology, which will more than likely one day replace the traditional phone system entirely.
The interesting thing about VoIP is that there is not just one way to place a call. There are three different "flavors" of VoIP service in common use today:
* ATA -- The simplest and most common way is through the use of a device called an ATA (analog telephone adaptor). The ATA allows you to connect a standard phone to your computer or your Internet connection for use with VoIP. The ATA is an analog-to-digital converter. It takes the analog signal from your traditional phone and converts it into digital data for transmission over the Internet. Providers like Vonage and AT&T CallVantage are bundling ATAs free with their service. You simply crack the ATA out of the box, plug the cable from your phone that would normally go in the wall socket into the ATA, and you're ready to make VoIP calls. Some ATAs may ship with additional software that is loaded onto the host computer to configure it; but in any case, it's a very straightforward setup.
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Posted by: Kyoufu
Darn, the VOIP.ms agent misunderstood my question, they actually do not have a feature where my own DID number will show as the caller ID upon forwarding a call, so I'm back to looking for another company..
It's too bad, they seem like a really good company, and they said they would refund my account due to the misunderstanding.
