[Asterisk-biz] Seeking Inbound 800# Origination for Unique Prostate Cancer Support Call-In Show

[Chris A. Icide]

Lee Barken wrote:

>Dear Asterisk Community,
>   Does your company provide inbound 800# origination?  If so, please read
>this message and e-mail us a quote for monthly co-lo hosting of our
>asterisk server and per-minute inbound 800# origination.
>
>The Prostate Cancer Research and Education Foundation (PC-REF) is a
>non-profit organization dedicated to helping prostate cancer sufferers and
>their loved ones.  We have created a weekly "call-in show" using Asterisk
>that we offer as a FREE service to the public.  Callers can ask their
>questions from world reknown experts, or just listen in.  It's kind of
>like a "talk show" except you use your telephone, instead of a radio.
>
>We need a provider who can host our Asterisk Server and provide reliable 
>IAX2 or SIP inbound 800# traffic.  The show is one hour per week.  We need
>the capability to support 100+ simultaneous callers.  Most callers listen
>for the entire duration of the show.
>
>We have been working with another provider for the last several months,
>however, after many trials and tribulations, they have determined that
>their maximum capacity is 15 simultaneous callers.  They will remain
>anonymous for the time being, as I truly believe that they worked very
>hard and to the best of their abilities.  However, they were just
>technically unable to deliver to our requirements, despite their promises
>and best efforts.  As they have been kind enough to offer a complete
>refund, I see no reason to "embarass" them in this forum.  
>
>Therefore, it would be "helpful" (but not an absolute requirement) for
>your company to be able to "port/migrate" our 800 number so that we can
>keep our existing phone number.
>
>We are ready to move quickly and eager to establish a long term, mutually
>beneficial working relationship.  This call in show has the potential to
>help many Prostate Cancer sufferers!  Your assistance will be recognized
>and appreciated!!
>
>Many Thanks,
>   -Lee
>
>  
>
Lee,

Was the 15 simultaneous limitation a limit of the asterisk conference 
room system (meetme) or the providers bandwidth, or something else?

-Chris