[asterisk-users] Replace full PRI with SIP/IAX trunks...YES/NO?

[Jim Canfield]

Steve Totaro wrote:
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> If your provider will be providing the SIP trunks then it might be OK. 
> Otherwise I would stick with PRI.
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> My lessons learned are that you cannot control the public internet and 
> traffic shaping and QoS are not useful most of the time.  I would only 
> consider a point to point if this your phone system is mission critical.
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> Explain a little more on who would replace your service and over what 
> facilities.  Surely, you are not going to get IAX service from your 
> internet provider.
>
Thanks Steve,

QOS has been a concern, I was told by my data provider (Cox 
Communications) I "might" see some SIP trunking options directly through 
them by the end of the year which would be fantastic given I have their 
fiber to my MDF.  I currently have a test IAX trunk setup with an ITSP 
but I just realized they would be leasing a T-1 from BELL to provide any 
QOS....so kindof pointless, unless it's a LOT cheaper.  Guess I knew the 
answer, just needed you guys prop me up.

-jc