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 also works as an ordinary wireless phone with local calls etc.
Mine was about $200 & i got it from Cabling Supplies, a guy called Paul
Ryan, if you'd like to find out more his contact details are 9310
1203.
Our Son calls us on Skype from LA from his laptop in any of the many
'ADSL Wireless' areas there are.
It's where we're headed I feel...might sell the Telstra shares....
All the best,
Ken Jackson
On 29 Dec 2005, at 10:56 PM, Paul Doyle wrote:
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
highly recommend giving it a try before you sign up for a plan. It
might do what you are looking for. http://www.skype.com
Good luck
Paul
On 29/12/2005, at 10:36 PM, Reg Whitely wrote:
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 interested in this technology. My research suggests I may save
money with phone calls. What say you?
I'm with iiNet for ISP but their VoIP offer is somewhat restrictive.
I'd need to register for iiPhone on a contract and there is no iiNet
DSLAM exchange here in Geraldton, so I would benefit from this
program only by getting VoIP access, although this would also
upgrade my internet download limit from 5Gb to 10 Gb (not that I
need this at the moment). I would need to get a new standard phone
number with them, and it would not be listed in the local phone book.
"engin" has no contract arrangement. It is 'pay by the month'. I
retain my current phone number. They offer a $100 rebate on the
VoiceBox machine needed to convert the phone to digital transmission.
VB1=$149; VB2=$229, both less $100.
"engin" can only provide 1Way access here in Geraldton but at $9.95 a
month, it may be a fair option. It's a bit like iiNet not having a
DSLAM here I suppose. 1 Way access means we dial out on VoIP but
those who call in do so on a normal phone plan. The VoIP technology
caters for this, allowing us to have a VoIP phone out and a
conventional phone in.
"engin" 10c local and STD calls, untimed; 27c/min mobiles;
engin = engin free, mobile 27c/min; international 3.5c/min
UK/NZ; 4c/min Japan
'iiNet" 10c local; national capital city 10c unlimited, other
national 5c/min; iiNet = iiNet free; mob 29c/min; international
5c/min UK, 5c/min Japan
http://www.engin.com.au/
http://www.iinet.net.au/
What say you?
Regards
Reg
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