BASICS:
- I will be going for an unlimited in & out USA Long Dist plan
- Avoid contracts but if no penalty bail out like SunRocket then I guess that should be fine.
I need a VoIP Service that will allow me to do the following:
IMPORTANT
Right Now:
Softphone Usage:
Use a a SoftPhone(freeW service or freeware/BYOD), since I dont have the ability to connect any equipment to connect to Hardwire. I CANT USE HW DEVICE RIGHT NOW EVEN IF THE PROVIDER GIVES ONE FOR FREE.
Integrated VM:
Allow me to go through it online (web) [Not keep e-mailing me], that preferably shows time, date & hopefully a caller id of where it came from. Ofcourse, the elementary dial-in VM would be good. Also, a toll free dial-in would be great.
Call Tracking: <Details from the members here would be nice on whats their experience of the online portal>
Something that allows me to track all my outgoing, incoming, missed calls and voicemails.. hopefully even shows usage / minutes ..
< I cant recall how many times someone has called me and I've forgotten to save / write down their number and it would be nice to go through the calls online and see what number it was and how long I spoke to them. (i.e. sort of itemized like a T-mobile cell phone bill)
and maybe better if I can download it as an Excel or CSV.
Later:
Hardware BYOD:
If they provide a free ATA or device.. well n good. I'd prefer not to pay for one since my future plan is...
- ATA+ Cordless Handsfree Phone w Headset @ HOME.
AND
- Maybe a Pocket PC Smart Phone that does WiFi (Imate types) that I may use at home as well as when travelling. @ ON THE ROAD.
BONUS:
Simultaneous calls from two locations / two devices ???
OBSERVATIONS: (let me know if one is wrong)
- SunRocket is great.. cheap.. no cancellation or signup fees etc. But doest say BYOD anywhere. Can I use a SOFTPHONE without paying extra ? - Is there a way to make this work BYOD, SW & HW ??
- Vonage wants 9 $ extra per month for me to use a Softphone (even if I use some freeware) ??
- Broadvoice = More expensive than SunRocket.. but it has BYOD. PS: Also, its got some hidden charges (no biggie though)
DO LET ME KNOW YOUR SUGGESTIONS / ANSWERS:
Use this template if it helps: (use multiple entries on each item if single one doesnt apply exclusively)
Soft Phone Now: Yes, Free / No, Extra X $
Hard Phone BYOD: Yes / No / Maybe / Hack / On Request
Integrated VM: (Detail out your experience) E-mails / Online / Date / Time / VM Caller ID / Toll Free
Call Tracking: (Detailed Itemized Tracking) Incoming/ Outgoing / Missed / MissedPlus (even when disconnected from Network or turned off) / Time/Date/ CallLength/Time
JUST SOME MORE REFERNCE:
USA - BroadVoice $9.95+2.50 - Unlimited in the state (where your DID is)
USA - BroadVoice $19.95+2.50 per month for Unlimited World outbound calling - unlimited calling to 21 countries including the United States, BYOD OK
USA - TelaSIP $14.99 Unlimited Local/USA LD w/ 2 Local DID's (and concurrent lines), portability where available ($25 port fee), BYOD encouraged! Signup NOT automated.
USA/Worldwide - ThinkBright Unlimited US & Canada US$22.95/month, Unlimited to 23 Countries $29.95, BYOD, G729 & G711 available
USA - ViaTalk Unlimited plans starting at $15.95/mo. ($15.95 is w/24 mo. contract, many length/price options avail.) w/ BYOD, CallerID w/ NAME, e911, 24/7/365 live support, lots of extras, launched in 2200 major markets
A list of BYOD okay guys from Vo-ip info . org: (Dunno if its outdated).
http://www.voip-info.org/wiki/view/...ers+Residential
Broadvoice SIP based provider, supplies ATAs or allows 'bring your own device', offers $20/mo unlimited US48, wide section of local DID's. BYOD ok.
Callcentric - Broadband Phone Service Callcentric allows to make and receive phone calls over the internet to each other. SIP based. BYOD ok.
Mix Networks Unlimited North America calling plans. BYOD upon request. SIP and IAX2 termination.
Iconnecthere - A service of DeltaThree. Bucket minute plans. BYOD supported, any SIP device is OK. Offers $0 and $2/month plans.
InPhonex - BYOD $7.95 per month Unlimited local. SIP provider, G729 and ilbc support only
myPhoneCompany Well established, many rate centers and probably the only company with a stand-alone softphone product. Also does "Bring your own device" BYOD.
NbooM Residential/business SIP/IAX based VOIP service provider. BYOD, caller ID. No monthly fees, no hidden fees, no contracts. Call detail records download, online account management.
Phonom A division of Cavalier Telephone. Does NOT support BYOD. Supplies locked in ATA.
QuantumVoice Unique residential unlimited incoming/outgoing toll free # available. Supports BYOD.
SIPPhone Very unique service with lots of experimental and leading edge features. 5 minutes of free calling each day, and a free softphone. No minimums. Strong support for open standards. BYOD encouraged.
TelaSIP Res & Bus SIP Provider - Offers $14.95 Res Unlim Local/LD w/ 2 Local DID's - Supports BYOD
Teliax SIP/IAX +Inexpensive Plans +Highly Customizable/Flexible +Unusually large selection of Local DID's +Measured pay-as-you-go plans available, in addition to flat rate. LNP $25. Supports BYOD. Denver Based.
ThinkBright Unlimited US & Canada for $22.95 Unlimited International $29.95. BYOD Supports Open Sip devices, GrandStream Wholesale prices . Popular Area code availability (NYC 212 & 718 DID's Available). No Contracts, Money Back Guarantee, No Activation Fees
VoicePulse Well established provider. Residential/business SIP based service with ATA. BYOD partially supported. See also VoicePulse Connect for B2B and IAX oriented services.
Voipex A SIP based VoIP Service Provider for Home and Small Business. Carries unlocked SIP Broadband Phones, ATA, USB Phone, and WiFi Phone. Offers free unlocked ATA with service subscription. BYOD encouraged.
Thanks and appreciate your advise. Regards.
02-01-2006, 23:48
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