I heard this argument when in SA by a group using Net2Phone- it was not accepted by the head of the Foreign Department of Telkom with whom I also spoke. Also of importance is that in many countries there have been police raids and confiscation of equipment used by CallShops because the CallShops are deemed by the incumbent to be 'breaking out'. You by offering these services would be encouraging them to do so. For consumers their task is impossible. At this point it is mostly about MONEY - if the equipment used is cheaply priced it may be worthwhile for your customers to just have it raided once in a while or if your rates so good they can afford the bribes to keep the police out.
As far as your legal position it comes down to TWO things: 1. What that state says 2. Their ability to enforce it With Spain it is part of the European Union and Free Competition legilslation so there is no issue at all. With Nigeria it is illegal however even if their courts obtain judgement against you (probably without you knowing) they would be set upon the task of taking the judgement to your juristiction to enforce it - if where you live has a bilateral agreement with that country. Final comment - there are a lot of people doing what you want to out of Nigeria. I even know of one guy who is married to a barrister. I don't think you will have a problem finding people who will want to do the business. Stephen Wingfield > Actually I believe this is one of the few things that can be done > without worrying about the state(s) PUC coming down on your head. Since > your users are in another country the state PUC cannot consider you > providing a telephone service in their jurisdiction. > > - Dustin - > > Walker Haddock wrote: > > > Can anyone recommend who we can consult with that could provide advice on the legality of a proposed VoIP service. Specifically, we would provide VoIP termination in the USA to clients in Spain, Nigeria and Guana. The termination service would connect the VoIP clients to the PSTN through a carrier like MCI, Verizon, etc. The calls placed would connect anywhere in the world via the USA carrier. > > > > Thanks, Walker > > > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > _______________________________________________ Asterisk-Users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users