Free DID in Canada
Hortoristic:
Steve - you Rock! I installed and configured on my Droid with a 2nd CC #, and it seems to be working great!
Not seeing the g729 codec in app though - seeing many others though?
Thanks for your help!
SteveInWA:
Sorry, I forgot that the author of CSipSimple decided to comply with patent law, and so he removed the G.729 CODEC from the free app. G.729 is a patented CODEC that requires a license fee. Since it's the only other CODEC that CC supports for PSTN use , aside from G.711, it's the only option if you want data compression and thus, more robust connections on calls to actual telephone numbers (not internal 1-777 numbers).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.csipsimple.plugins.codecs.g729&hl=en
Actually, I also forgot that, if you just want to place calls between the two internal 1-777 CC numbers, you can use any of the CODECS they support. See this article:
http://www.callcentric.com/faq.php?s_go=1&search=codec&go=Search#100
The G.726 or Speex low-bandwidth CODECs should work better, if you want to go with a free alternative. Do some experimenting :-)
CLTGreg:
I'm wondering how much of this goal is based upon chasing the free dragon for the sake of chasing it versus solving a problem and taking another look at fees.
I'm glad there's a solution but what about an Anveo number for $1 per month for 40 minutes per day or less or $2 per month for unlimited?
It would at least bridge a gap until you can help the budget by getting rid of $12 or $24 per year.
Am I missing something? 778 numbers are available.
Hortoristic:
Yes - you do have some valid points about how much effort to get "free".
I think for myself, having close family in Canada, UK and in USA - getting all calls for free is pretty sweet having had paid big bucks to phone companies years ago. I probably wouldn't even be paying the $1.50 a month for e911 if I didn't have little kids in the home.
ateo:
Here is another option in case you want a backup. Rebtel.com
With Rebtel can get each of you a phone number and you can make call for free.
To call you she calls a local phone number in Canada provided by Rebtel, you answer, then you hang up but she does not, then you dial her number using the local USA number you got from Rebtel, and the conection is made for free.
See more information
http://www.rebtel.com/en/Cheap-Calls/Canada/
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