Re: VoIP with engin, iiNet and others?

2005-12-30 Thread ken
Hi folks, did you know that you can buy wireless Skype phones also? The big difference is that with Skype you have to be in close proximity to your computer, with a wireless Skype phone you take it anywhere within range (30 metres I think) so you don't miss the calls when they come in. It

Re: VoIP with engin, iiNet and others?

2005-12-30 Thread Rosemary Horton
I agree, Skype is the way to go. With my powerbook I don't even need microphone or head set! You can conference call (up to 5 people) and video is in the planning stage. It also has versions for unix and windoze Skype user name: rosemarykh Rosemary Horton [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 30 Dec

Re: VoIP with engin, iiNet and others?

2005-12-30 Thread James / Hans Kunz
to support Pauls comment: i did the same use Skype to talk for people in Italy Switzerland i have iinetphone iiphone combined with the broadband1 (budget4gig) try Skype, you can find me as barleeway do a test call happy new year James On 29/12/2005, at 22:36, Reg Whitely wrote: Dear

VoIP with engin, iiNet and others?

2005-12-29 Thread Reg Whitely
Dear WAMUGers What experience do you have with VoIP www.engin.com.au, and other VoIP providers? I see engin is offering a $100 rebate on their VoiceBox v1 and v2 machines, needed to use a conventional phone in the system; converting it to digital to connect through the computer. I'm

Re: VoIP with engin, iiNet and others?

2005-12-29 Thread Paul Doyle
Hi Reg, We recently signed our phone service over to iinet. Line rental and all calls. Keep the same number and get a discount on our internet bill. Our good neighbor introduced us to skype. Free between users anywhere in the world. Sound quality seems fine. Hasn't cost me anything yet. I