[Asterisk-Users] Kind of off-topic: VoIP services and multiple callers

[Rich Adamson]

Inline...

> I know that VoIP providers can supply their customers with a local
> number and/or virtual numbers, and then that number/account can be used
> with Asterisk (well, it depends on the provider and whether or not their
> service is compatible with Asterisk).  However, I have a question: can
> more than one person make/receive a call at the same using one VoIP
> line?  

Some providers support multiple calls, others don't.
 
> If five people in the office all need to use their phones at the same
> time, would I need five VoIP lines, or would I only need one VoIP line?
> Am I over-thinking this?

Same answer. Its up to the provider, and when they do support multiple
calls, they typically charge a fee/minute/call so its no skin off their
back.