[asterisk-users] Using a mobile phone via USB as an extension

[Carlos Ruiz Diaz]

Check chan_mobile. Now is mature enough to be used in a server with low CPS.
The USB connectivity will be introduced in the close future (I think) but by
now it can be connected via bluetooth device.


On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 3:20 PM, Nick Hill <t0 at nickhill.co.uk> wrote:

> I have had a search for this, but didn't come up with any results, so maybe
> I am
> using the wrong terms, sorry if this is an FAQ.
>
> For those who want to forward their incoming voice calls to a mobile, it
> could
> be a cheaper option to call a mobile from another mobile on the same
> network.
>
> This probably wouldn't be useful for users in USA, Canada or Hong Kong as
> costs
> to call a mobile is the same as a land line. In other countries, it is very
> different.
>
> I know of a mobile operator who bundle lots of free on-network minutes with
> SIM
> cards. I wonder if it is possible to forward the call via a mobile phone
> tethered to an asterisk server through USB?
>
> Has anyone tried tethering a mobile phone to an asterisk server and
> configuring
> it as an asterisk extension so they can use free or cheap on-network
> minutes for
> the mobile leg of the call?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Nick.
>
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