[Asterisk-Users] Who would use Asterisk SS7?

[asterisk at billheckel.com]

I'm not too sure what exactly you mean by SS7 but I am running a system of the size you describe.

We currently have 2 inbound T1s, the third is on order as we usually have > 30 channels in use and 
keep filling the WATS line.

Bill

Mike M wrote:
> 
> If a * user connects to the PSTN with a PRI it will cost $900/month (in 1998 
> according to [1]).  An equivalent connection with SS7/IMT is $3000/month 
> ($2500 for two SS7 A-links and one or two route sets and $500 for the IMT).  
> The SS7/IMT method becomes a better deal when more than 72 VGC (3 x T1-24ch) 
> are needed.  Are there any * users that use or forsee using 72+ VGC to the 
> PSTN?
> 
> I know in at least one or two markets the monthly cost of 2 A-links is closer 
> to $1800/month.  I cannot verify any of the other costs in the model above, 
> but they seem about right.
> 
> Can anyone provide a similar PRI versus SS7/IMT cost model for any other 
> parts of the world?  
> 
> [1] http://www.tmcnet.com/articles/ctimag/0998/featureBay.htm
> 
> TIA,