What you want is an ATA (analog telephony adapter). I am not sure of current models, older ones are like the linksys PAP2 or the Cisco SPA112. They are usually 2 FXS ports and an Ethernet port, without frills should be around $50 each (new), less in bulk, and under $30 on eBay. Make sure to get ones that are unlocked and not tied to a specific provider.
And you can setup asterisk with multiple trunks so us calls would terminate to a provider in the US, and local calls could be on a trunk locally, best rates where you can get them. Just know that a T1 card can be fairly pricey (~$1k+, $2k for a quad card). -Steve On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:46 PM, "S. Dale Morrey" <[email protected]> wrote: > So continuing my adventures in Ecuador I'm looking at establishing > VOIP service in a small community that has great internet access but > where the landline cost per call is very expensive and cell service is > sporadic. > I think a couple of Asterisk servers could probably do most of the > work especially since the majority of calls would be locals calling > locals, we could completely bypass the incumbent telco for most use > cases and I'm sure I can find terminating services for calls outside > the local exchange area. > > I was talking with one of the local businessmen and was able to > explain that there are devices that can directly connect an open port > on his router to the pots line in his home and provide him with > dialtone and direct dial service without the need to keep a computer > on 24/7. > > For the life of me I'm now drawing a blank on what this device is > called, or who the manufacturer(s) are. This is going to be vital > information if we move ahead with this service. > Any ideas? > > Thanks! > > /* > PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net > Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug > Don't fear the penguin. > */ /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
