[asterisk-biz] 800# needed in US and UK

[Erick Perez]

My customer told me that they want people in the US to call to an 800#
and then the calls should be routed to his asterisk machine using
SIP/IAX2 and ulaw/alaw/g729.
Outbound is being done with another carrier at the moment for 1.2 US48
so he is seeking inbound at the moment (unless you can beat 1.2).

Thanks,


On 6/2/06, Zac Amsler <list-asterisk at netiqsys.net> wrote:
> Inbound channels are easy to do as most carriers offer that product, so
> to resell channels is a snap. Just remember that if you have a call that
> comes in when those incoming channels are full, it will get a busy
> signal. You can normally figure between $20-$30 per channel for incoming
> only.
>
> Outbound is a bit tricky as providers have to pay a per minute rate to
> 99% of the carriers. If someone does give per channel pricing, they are
> taking the risk of you do not cost them more than they are collecting
> from you.
>
> For example if you told me that you were going to be on the phone for 8
> hours a day calling the US, I would have to figure:
> 8hrs X 60 minutes X 20 business days/mo = 9600 minutes/mo per channel.
> If all of those calls were going to the US, I would charge $100/channel
> outbound US48. Not a good deal
>
> IMO You would be best off with a per minute plan so you pay for what you
> use and nothing more. Normally these per minute plans offer unlimited
> channels.
>
> I am able to provide toll free US Origination, US 48 Termination and A-Z
> Termination.
>
> Please contact me off list if you are interested.
>
> Cheers,
> --
> Zac Amsler, Network Operations
> NetIQ Systems, LLC www.netiqsys.net <http://www.netiqsys.net>
> US48 $.013/min, Canada OnNet $.008, Competitive A-Z Rates.
> Please Contact for more information.
>
>
> Erick Perez wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I haven't ordered any 800# numbers in the past for my customers, so
> > please explain you offer a little bit.
> >
> > One of my customers is a Call Center. They need 800# in US and in the
> > UK to be routed to their asterisk box via SIP or IAX2.
> >
> > The client has 9 agents initially for the inbound (but currently 50
> > agents for outbound) and want a 3:1 ratio, so that means 27
> > simultaneous calls. Expected to grow to 75 agents doing inbound.
> >
> > Please include your setup fees and your monthly charges.
> > Does vanity numbers have an extra charge?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
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