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
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On 30 Dec 2005, at 08:52, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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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