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TheBlueRaja · 25-04-2006, 13:07

Not a simple question as it depends on your provider. Most bigger VoIPBX's still use ISDN or DASS to connect to the public network, it is these that determine the numbering scheme used.

If you are using an internet based "service provider" (i assume) it will depend upon what they can provide. (Not used any myself so i cant comment)

One other point to mention, safety - your service relies on your broadband connection. No broadband = no phones = inability to dial Emergency Services.

Is this allowed in your company as this is a health and safety issue (i would imagine not to be honest).

Just a thought, but you might find your better off with a similar box that has a couple of ISDN Basic rate connections in the back. This would provide 4 trunks, but that should be enough for 7 users and geographical numbers wont be an issue, nor would the health and safety aspect.

More expensive though and you'll have recurring costs on the Basic rates.

You also realise there is no Voicemail on that box... Just a thought.

25-04-2006, 13:07	#9
TheBlueRaja cf.mega poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Baw deep in a munter Age: 50 Services: Initiations, rep rigging and orgies! Posts: 5,750	Re: Anyone use a VoIP PBX? Not a simple question as it depends on your provider. Most bigger VoIPBX's still use ISDN or DASS to connect to the public network, it is these that determine the numbering scheme used. If you are using an internet based "service provider" (i assume) it will depend upon what they can provide. (Not used any myself so i cant comment) One other point to mention, safety - your service relies on your broadband connection. No broadband = no phones = inability to dial Emergency Services. Is this allowed in your company as this is a health and safety issue (i would imagine not to be honest). Just a thought, but you might find your better off with a similar box that has a couple of ISDN Basic rate connections in the back. This would provide 4 trunks, but that should be enough for 7 users and geographical numbers wont be an issue, nor would the health and safety aspect. More expensive though and you'll have recurring costs on the Basic rates. You also realise there is no Voicemail on that box... Just a thought.