Thanks AL.
The post is something that I have been mulling over for quite a while now. The voip section on here and other forums is very quiet. People that have voip are very happy and even though people like me shout about it, it still is not moving.
I posted this on another forum :-
We really need to get people to realise that setting up voip need not be a big task.
All you need on most devices is to enter 3 bits of information :-
A/C (normally extension number on PABX)
Password
Domain (ip address of PBX/server)
There can be problems with certain routers but most modern devices work, it is only when you build your own pbx and have external extensions that configuration becomes more complex.
People thinking they have free minutes on the mobile (when they pay £20+ a month) are just being stupid. The calls are NOT free !!!
Yes you need to make calls when you are outside so yes a mobile is necessary but with modern smart phones you can do voip. So instead you just need a data service or use wifi. Data services need not be expensive, £5 on 3 or free with giffgaff at the moment.
All in packages (virgin) are not the value they appear and I think the legality of saying we will charge you more or not alter your price if you drop a service is a con.
By going over to voip you can drop BT, Virgin or even the mobile number (although you will still need a mobile/landline number ). People calling me on my mobile just ring my landline and as the mobile is an extension it rings. Mobile calls are so expensive unless you have a contract or add about £10 per month on PAYG - why? So that having a contract/free minutes appears good value - it is not.
Voip gives you mobility - people do move and unless locally, they have to have a new phone number. With voip your number is wherever the phone is, which can just as easily be in another country.
Voip allows you to have more than one telephone number e.g. daughter/son/business.
Voip calls are low cost or free including international calls.
Suppose the bottom line is it appears too much bother for something that appears low cost anyway. Sorry guys but if you think that you are just being like sheep following each other. Get playing and you will be amazed at what you can do.
phew, I feel better now :-)
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