[Asterisk-Users] just a few newbie questions

[asterisk at bortal.de]

Hi,
in my szenario, i was gonna replace the ISDN/Telephone line.

>> Reciving Calls:
>> ---------------
>> - To be able to recive calls, i need to have an VoIP-Provider.
>
> No, you can receive calls by other means, e.g. ISDN line, analog line
> etc

In my case, i wouldnt have a  telephoneline.

>
>> Making Calls:
>> ---------------
>> - To be able to make calls, i need to have an VoIP-Provider.
>
> No, you can make calls via analog or ISDN lines as well
>
Well, yes. See above :)

>
>> - I need an account from a VoIP-Provider
>
> No
If i dial with my analog modem, or ISDN line, then i dont.
If i wanna use use our Internet Connection, then i would need one. Dont i?


>> Correct to far?
>
> I suggest you use http://www.voip-info.org and
> http://www.asteriskdocs.org  . The link to the doc is quite hidden
> there, try "Download Asterisk Docs"  on the left menu, despite this
> title, you can view the Docs online as  well.

I will read that! Thanks!