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VOIP calls with PC turned off
Guidex
30-04-2006
Hi

I have got Skype VOIP with Skypeout. Now I want to get Skypein but can anyone tell me is there a way which will enable me to make calls out and receive calls with the PC turned off but the modem on?
CitySlicker
30-04-2006
See http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...d.php?t=365346

Post number 4 last paragraph. You'll have to ditch Skype and get a proper service, along with a VOIP router. I've been running this for around a year now, replacing my phone line with this setup. The service has been good and I've more than recouped the cost of the router back. Don't scrimp - it will set you back around £70+ for the router I mention, but the cheaper ones aren't worth the hassle they will cause you.

(Here's the first link I found to one - http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=129559 - you might find it cheaper if you look around).
BexTech
30-04-2006
I too believe Skype Hype is a toy town service.
moox
30-04-2006
I agree also. I love being able to turn my PC off and still use proper, standards compliant, cheaper SIP / IAX2 based VoIP. I do pay for my geographical numbers (sipgate didn't work well for me, and I wanted my numbers to come in on IAX2 not SIP) and it's very reliable.

Why pay extortionate rates for a rubbish service (skype) than use sipgate or voiptalk etc with an adaptor that plugs into your router which is far cheaper and easier?
JasonW
30-04-2006
Originally Posted by BexTech:
“I too believe Skype Hype is a toy town service.”

That plus Skype's laughable (unless you're paying them) SkypeOut rates (go take a look what they charge for 0845 & 0870 - which are already exorbitantly charged at 3p/m & 7.5p/min by BT et al), Skype software taking over your PC and potentially allowing your machine to become a "supernode" and maxing out your connection with other people's calls....
Guidex
01-05-2006
Thanks everyone for your comments. I started with Skype as it was the only one I heard about at the time. Now I shall go and check out the others.
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