[Asterisk-Users] VOIP - INBOUND Call - best setup

Matthew Crocker matthew at crocker.com
Mon Jan 17 05:29:56 MST 2005


On Jan 16, 2005, at 8:45 PM, Joseph wrote:

> What would be my best option to receive calls via VOIP.
> I would like to use it as an alternative number when my main number is
> busy.
> The solution is not that easy as in order for customer to be a free 
> call
> DID=Direct Inward Dialing provider would need to be a local company, I
> think.  Correct my anybody if I'm wrong.
> I'm located in Alberta Canada so my chases are even smaller.

Not necessarily.  You could have your main number (PSTN) setup to call 
forward on busy to your VoIP number.  If the VoIP number is long 
distance you will pick up the LD charges on your main number.  Your 
customers would only need to know and call your main number.


> I've another incoming fax line, so I guess I could set it somehow as an
> alternative incoming line if my main line is busy.
>
> -- 
> #Joseph
> _______________________________________________
> Asterisk-Users mailing list
> Asterisk-Users at lists.digium.com
> http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
> To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit:
>    http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
>




More information about the asterisk-users mailing list