Voip in Toronto

[Dave Germiquet]

Yes, I understand that softphones have its limitations. However I just
mentioned it that you can try it out as a softphone. You have the
option of using it with an ata device if you pay a one time setup fee
(I think its 50 dollars)

Vbuzzer can hook up to ata devices as well.

But yes, it all depends on the purpose of the phone, and there are
many voip providers out there that suit different purposes...sorry for
straying off topic.

TTYL.
On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Abidel Bassie-Cripps
<mrsabidel-FFYn/CNdgSA at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> Hello everyone!
>
> Just food for thought. :)
>
> Its great that there is VoIP through the computer (soft phone), but it may
> not be as reliable as an ATA box. We have a good AMD64, lots of ram, great
> OS, but even still there may be times, with multitasking that the soft phone
> will have issues with the computers performance and the fact that the
> computer needs to be on 24/7 to receive calls.
>
> All of this topic boils done to the old expression:"6 of one & half a dozen
> of another!" :)
>
> Good luck to anyone looking for alternative phone choices!
>
> Abby
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Dave Germiquet <davegermiquet-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org>
> To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:35:09 AM
> Subject: Re: [TLUG]: Voip in Toronto
>
> Hi,
>
> I've been using vbuzzer/Free Phone Line at (www.freephoneline.ca).
> They are the best for your buck, the quality is usually pretty good
> but I can't tell you compared to other providers.
>
> The one thing you can do with www.freephoneline.ca is get a free phone
> number and use your computer to test it for the quality before
> registering. So basically if you use your COMPUTER as the phone its
> free, they only charge for ata. Also freephoneline only has an initial
> cost, every month/year is free afterwards.
>
>
> On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 9:21 PM, Abidel Bassie-Cripps
> <mrsabidel-FFYn/CNdgSA at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>> We use to use Igonet.com but had some issues making calls to Canadian
>> numbers. Igonet is a US company. We paid about $32/mon. Now we switched to
>> VoIPgo.com and it seams to have eliminated that issue as its a Canadian
>> company and its about $20/mon.
>>
>> Our VoIP was worked well, because we have always had Rogers. It was only
>> poor, when Rogers had issues or upgrades with the VoIP service.
>>
>> Hope this helps
>> Abby
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: John Miles <jmiles242-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org>
>> To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org
>> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 9:07:57 PM
>> Subject: Re: [TLUG]: Voip in Toronto
>>
>> Interesting... I've been with Vonage for about 4 years. I've been paying
>> about $40 a month for long distance every where in North America, and lots
>> of nice features included.
>> How do you find Unlimitel.ca compares to their service?
>> I've had some weirdness with poor quality off and on over the years.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 1:37 PM, <alexkink-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Try Unlimitel.ca. They provide the best VoIP service in Ontario in my
>>> experience. A good "value" provider is vBuzzer.com
>>>
>>> -Alex
>>>
>>> -original message-
>>> Subject: [TLUG]: Voip in Toronto
>>> From: Mike Kallies <mike.kallies-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org>
>>> Date: 05/18/2009 12:23
>>>
>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>
>>> Is anyone offering reasonable Voip service in Toronto?  One without
>>> requiring a contract with the telco?  e.g., Rogers I know has some
>>> special home phone service, but I don't have nor want Rogers cable.
>>>
>>> Primus TalkBroadband service is the kind of thing I'm thinking of, but
>>> the last time I went with them, they were unreliable and quirky... and I
>>> mean, Skype was more reliable...  Have they improved?  I'd even say
>>> "Skype" would be the solution... if only they had Toronto numbers in
>>> Skype-in.
>>>
>>> All I really need is an inbound Toronto number with call forwarding,
>>> caller ID, call waiting.  Even the line quality doesn't have to be
>>> perfect, but of course, it's always nice if it is.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> -Mike
>>>
>
> Dave Germiquet
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