> If you're using Asterisk to "bridge" an incoming call to a device (eg. a > SIP phone), then you just need > > Dial(... > > No need to Answer (as that then starts to cost the caller money if calling > via the PSTN or some PSTN to VoIP bridge to get the call into your Asterik > box in the first place), and no need to provide Ringing() either as that > happens from the callers equipment until it's had the signal that the call > has been answered - which will happen when the device you're Dial()'ing > answers the call. > > You only want asterisk to Answer() the call if asterisk is then doing > something other than bridging the call to another device - voicemail, > queue, auto attendant, etc. > > And then, I'd suggest you make it obvious to the caller that the call has > been answered as it's then (potentially) costing them money... But ethics > vary here! > > Gordon
Thanks gordon So when do I need to use Ringing() ?
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