Obi100 as ATA for Skype?
Stewart:
Although there are some restrictions, an OBi can in most cases interface with many services.
Skype would not usually be near the top of my list of VoIP providers. IMO, there are two good reasons to use it: Your contacts already have Skype, or they are behind restrictive firewalls (corporate, hotel, etc.) over which they have no administrative control.
For calling to and from PSTN numbers and/or VoIP devices, you might look at these companies, all of which are directly compatible with the OBi:
Callcentric, Anveo (excellent quality, reliability, support, feature set, offer 911 service).
VoIP.ms, CallWithUs, Future-Nine (a step down, but with lower rates and routing flexibility).
Localphone, Voxbeam (two brands of the same company). Localphone can do many tricks; Voxbeam has aggressive rates but some gotchas making it only suitable for heavy users. Both offer free trials.
Betamax companies (see list http://backsla.sh/betamax ). The lowest prices to most destinations, but IMO you get what you pay for.
TimDan:
Quote from: Stewart on January 11, 2012, 08:33:35 am
Although there are some restrictions, an OBi can in most cases interface with many services.
Skype would not usually be near the top of my list of VoIP providers.
I'm... uh... currently "price-sensitive". ;D And at least with Skype's PC-to-landline service in S. California, it has been quite good. Other VoIP services that I am considering are Nettalk and Voipo. With services like Voip.ms which have only per-minute rates (e.g. 1.5 cents/min within the U.S.), I'd be paying something like $20/month, which puts it out of my category.
TimDan
RonR:
Quote from: TimDan on January 11, 2012, 08:15:49 am
I read repeatedly that the OBi100 and OB110 can interface with two VoIP services, but I've never seen a list of the specific VoIP services which can be used.
The OBi can interface with two VoIP services : SP1/Service Provider 1 and SP2/Service Provider 2. These Service Providers can be either Google Voice or virtually any VoIP provider who uses SIP protocol. Skype is/uses neither of these and is not supported natively.
Stewart:
In your first post, you asked about a supplement to GV, so I assumed it was for 911, lower cost international calling, or some other function that GV doesn't handle. Since GV domestic calls are free (at least for this year), wouldn't that mean relatively few US outgoing minutes with the alternate provider?
You might also consider providers such as VOIPo or Phonepower; if you can afford to pay for a year up front, they both offer good values for "unlimited" calling, and both have a "cloned line" feature, so you can make or receive a call while another family member is on the phone. These companies normally supply the required ATA, but also permit BYOD with some restrictions. Future-Nine's America Free plan might also be a good fit for your usage level.
TimDan:
Quote from: RonR on January 11, 2012, 09:50:42 am
Quote from: TimDan on January 11, 2012, 08:15:49 am
I read repeatedly that the OBi100 and OB110 can interface with two VoIP services, but I've never seen a list of the specific VoIP services which can be used.
The OBi can interface with two VoIP services : SP1/Service Provider 1 and SP2/Service Provider 2. These Service Providers can be either Google Voice or virtually any VoIP provider who uses SIP protocol. Skype is/uses neither of these and is not supported natively.
Thanks for the explicit statement on Skype/Obi compatibility, RonR.
TimDan
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