ssmithisme Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I dont like that skype started charging for regular phone calls, and I really think it would be cool to get my house using the phone from the computer. So we can make phone calls out from our home phone number and receive calls on the computer. I would preffer something free/open source. Something like Asterisk????? Im lost on this so any suggestions would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I dont like that skype started charging for regular phone calls, and I really think it would be cool to get my house using the phone from the computer. So we can make phone calls out from our home phone number and receive calls on the computer. I would preffer something free/open source. Something like Asterisk????? Im lost on this so any suggestions would be appreciated! Skype is free, the service they provide isn't. I'm not aware form any free SIP providers (Asterisk is free, the SIP provider isn't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmithisme Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 I want to set it up myself. I think the best way to describe is like " a gateway from the computers to a phone " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhollyMindless Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The gateway to the POTS network isn't free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkjoker Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 http://icall.com/ is a good free one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 http://icall.com/ is a good free one Whats the catch with iCall, is it one where your call starts with/is interupted by adverts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digip Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Whats the catch with iCall, is it one where your call starts with/is interupted by adverts? http://www.icall.com/plans/icall-vs-skype/ I think its only free in the us though. US calls to the US. Anything outside the US has a rate fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthrounit Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 with my computer i got 10 years again when it had windows 98 it had this program called Mega Phone on it that made the computer act just like a phone and answering machine. It was the coolest thing but I did look up that program name some time again there is a version out there for XP that I am aware of. Its a really fun program to have with a lot of features but when our answering machine died on us the computer took over for 2-3 days and worked like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Tall4U Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I used to have skype, and vonage, but the best deal that I have ever seen which is what I use now is magic jack, it is available at Radio Shack, you can just walk in and buy it there, it is $40 and that comes with the first year of service, and it is $20 a year after the first year It is by far the best deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaser48 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 iCall has a 5 minute call duration and i would also assume an advrts. The main cost for all these services will be the connection to the Phone company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 You'll need to go old-school for this. Pick up an old voice/fax modem (just like the 56k ones most people have lying around), use some software or other (Asterisk, or one of those old Win9x phone apps) to use it as a phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Tall4U Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 You'll need to go old-school for this. Pick up an old voice/fax modem (just like the 56k ones most people have lying around), use some software or other (Asterisk, or one of those old Win9x phone apps) to use it as a phone. Thank You very much for that That is very interesting, I'm going to try it out Asterisk http://www.asterisk.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingwray Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 What is with people not wanting to pay for a service they wish to use? The infrastructure isn't free, if your going to use it, pay for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor512 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 icall used to work well, at first it offered unlimited calling for no time limit then it went to 5 minutes, then now it is 5 minutes for only toll free numbers. skype gives unlimited time for toll free numbers icall is nothing but a scan and adware now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkjoker Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 not true i use icall all the time and i can call anyone and i have no time limit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Tall4U Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 What is with people not wanting to pay for a service they wish to use? The infrastructure isn't free, if your going to use it, pay for it! I have no problem at all with you wanting to pay sprint, at&t, ect for their service packages and long distance, but I would rather use the internet phone services that can also hook up to the regular phones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Tall4U Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 The good thing about having a regular phone line is it is up more often and is more dependable for emergencies but for long distance calling it is good to also have an internet phone service that has unlimited long distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deveant Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 i pay 50$ connection fee per quarter, then 12c local calls, 30c long distance, and that's with a major line carrier in Australia, don't really see why people need to cheap out on there calls, unless its for over seas, which then you just buy phone cards for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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