I agree with Simon, Skype is what you need. When in Russia I set up my Skype to
forward all incoming calls to my MTS number. The only inconvenience is that
when you need to make changes you need to use a computer with skype client
running. There is a Skype plan that offers unlimited calls to Moscow landlines.
If I am not mistaken there is way to get a sim card with 499 or 495 prefix.
WiFi Phone is a great concept, but frankly its far away from perfection. I find
the WiFi phone useless. When at home I use Skype phone, when on the road I use
a small business skype pbx system. You sms a number you want to call and pbx
calls you (free) and conferences the other party in. Its rare to see an open
internet host that will allow you to establish connection without entering
credentials or at least accepting terms of use. The WiFi does not have a UI to
do that, so you only limited to open internet.
Simon you crack me up. Where do you get your information? Do not tell me you
are seriously believe that using your neighbor internet without permission is
legal?
- M
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www.fandorin.com
From: Simon Culley
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 5:37 AM
To: [email protected] ; The Moscow Expat List
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Expat List Virtual Phone Number (Moscow/London) DID/DDI
I also have the same gig a UK number and a US number and both forward to my
Russian mobile, UK call at landline rates which is usually free and I pick up
the incoming call which is pennies.
30 Euros typically lasts 2-3months which includes probably about an hour a week
of incoming calls - for the extremely technically advanced and UK
resident/visitor you can buy a WiFi Skype phone that works like your house
landline (as long as you have WiFi - or a neighbour does without a password).
They cost around 60Euros (50GBP) and you can call any landline in the world at
a local call rate without shouting into your computer screen.
Be enlightened:
www.skype.com
www.skype.com/intl/en/shop/
And, like hacking your iPhone, it's not illegal.
S
On 17 Feb 2009, at 16:02, Geoff Miller wrote:
I have used a UK Skype number for a couple of years whilst travelling, and
for the past year whilst in Moscow.
I have only ever had a problem with quality when I've had a slow speed
connection, generally I find it works as a very convenient solution -
especially as it can be forwarded to mobile. Plus having an integrated
voicemail makes life easier.
G
2009/2/16 Marc David Miller <[email protected]>
Greetings,
I wanted to know what recommendations (and experiences, if any) people have
with virtual phone numbers (i.e., people call a Moscow or a London phone
number and it is seamlessly forwarded to our phones in the US). I want to
get a -495 or a -499 number for Russia, and an 020 number for London.
Skype has a very inexpensive solution for a London number, but (1) there are
many complaints about the quality and reliability, and (2) I don't know how
integral the virtual numbers are to the solution, so I am concerned about
them dropping the service at any time (it has happened to many Skype
products).
Best regards,
Marc
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Discovering Russia: Enriching Business and Cultural Travel
500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1425
New York, NY 10110 USA
1-212-758-7699
www.DiscoveringRussia.com
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