[Asterisk-Users] Semi-OT: An idea for New Orleanstemporarycommunications infrastructure

Jason p voiceoveripguru at gmail.com
Fri Sep 2 11:13:05 MST 2005


I would be willing to give time and be able to setup / manage some devices. 
I was thinking that you could use standard POTS phones to a adtran tsu600 
asterisk t1 to fxo to pots. the wifi phones would be nice but i think they 
would tend to walk off.

Jason

On 9/2/05, Damon Estep <damon at suburbanbroadband.net> wrote:
> 
> Great idea Dean,
> 
> "I would also suggest that maybe instead of looking to set up within the
> disaster zones that you consider setting up in the relocation zone (eg
> where people are being sent to) yes they have payphones there but having
> a bank of 20 grandstream phones connected a T1 is a far smarter and more
> effective solution and probably more meaningful."
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com [mailto:asterisk-users-
> > bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Dean Collins
> > Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 7:53 AM
> > To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion
> > Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] Semi-OT: An idea for New
> > Orleanstemporarycommunications infrastructure
> >
> > Hi Jeremy,
> >
> > I think the first place to start on this is some corporate funding by
> > one of the voip providers (you could pretty much guarantee US only
> > calls).
> >
> > Once you have this, the rest (servers, generators, sip phones etc)
> > fairly easy to come by.
> >
> > If you do get this off the ground I would be willing to make a
> donation
> > to a "asterisk" relief project.
> >
> > I would also suggest that maybe instead of looking to set up within
> the
> > disaster zones that you consider setting up in the relocation zone (eg
> > where people are being sent to) yes they have payphones there but
> having
> > a bank of 20 grandstream phones connected a T1 is a far smarter and
> more
> > effective solution and probably more meaningful.
> >
> > These people are going to need to reach out to friends/family
> throughout
> > the states and having somewhere to do this from would be a great
> source
> > of support.
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Dean
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com
> [mailto:asterisk-users-
> > > bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Jeremy Melanson
> > > Sent: Friday, 2 September 2005 9:36 AM
> > > To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion
> > > Subject: [Asterisk-Users] Semi-OT: An idea for New Orleans
> > > temporarycommunications infrastructure
> > >
> > > Just something I was thinking about today...
> > >
> > > The communications infrastructure of New Orleans and surrounding
> > > communities has been obliterated. It occurred to me that it may be
> > > possible to provide outgoing phone capability using a few Asterisk
> > > servers, connected wirelessly (routing provided using NoCat, MIT
> > > Roofnet, or some other wireless routing implementation), and 20-30
> SIP
> > > phones connected to each server. Using a couple good internet
> > > connections, one could theoretically use asteriskout.com<http://asteriskout.com>or a
> similar
> > > service for the outgoing calls.
> > >
> > > Some hurdles would need to be overcome:
> > >
> > > 1. Where to get the equipment. A basic setup for each point of
> > presence
> > > would require 1 computer (preferrably a high-powered laptop, 20-30
> > > low-cost SIP phones, and 1 ethernet switch to connect the phones. We
> > > would also need a means to provide high-gain 802.11b/g networking
> from
> > > the machine, or some other piece of equipment.
> > >
> > > 2. Power for the equipment. SIP phones are fairly low in terms of
> > power
> > > consumption. IMHO, a single gas generator for each point of presence
> > > would be required.
> > >
> > > 3. Internet connectivity. Where and how would one provide internet
> > > connectivity to the nodes, and what would be the required bandwidth?
> > > Could a local ISP, satellite broadband, or telecom provider be
> > contacted
> > > to provide the needed bandwidth? Who would pay for the service?
> > >
> > > 4. Funding and help. This would obviously cost time and money to
> > > implement. One could potentially solicit donations for equipment and
> > > money, and time from volunteers willing to assist in the rollout and
> > > management.
> > >
> > > 5. Security. Local law enforcement and/or the Army National Guard
> may
> > be
> > > required to provide security assistance due to the anarchic state of
> > the
> > > region.
> > >
> > > -----------------
> > >
> > > It's just an idea I had. It may not even be feasable, or even worth
> > it.
> > > I know that if I was stranded somewhere, I'd at least want to be
> able
> > to
> > > contact family or loved-ones outside to let them know I'm ok.
> > > I'd be curious if anyone had some thoughts on the value and
> > feasability
> > > of such a project as this. I live in Massachusetts, and have no
> > ability
> > > to get down there myself at the present time, but I'd be willing to
> > > provide what I can with funding, equipment, planning, and remote
> > > administration if needed.
> > >
> > > -----
> > > Jeremy
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