[Asterisk-Users] Buy IP address

[C F]

> Not /quite/ true.  You can also purchase VPN service, which could be
> used to tunnel through a NAT device and provide a full visibility IP
> on the inside network.  That's probably not the best route to go for
> a VoIP solution, but then again, if the networks are well connected,
> it could be just fine.

Would such a company not be called an ISP????????????

> 
> I'll also note that while your answer is almost certainly on-target
> for what the user asked, it is generally a bit misleading.  First off,
> no one can "sell" you an IP.  IP space is delegated, and you never
> actually own IP space.  It's a little bit like a domain name.  Also,
> any regional numbering authority (for example, ARIN for North America)
> can delegate you IP space directly, though you certainly need the
> cooperation of your ISP (or a tunnel provider) in getting that to you.
>