[asterisk-biz] International Origination

Mike Hammett asterisk-biz at ics-il.net
Wed Nov 29 15:23:53 MST 2006 

We are working up to that.  Since we're in process of deploying VoIP servers 
and getting our own ISP up, I'd expect to be built up to 24/7/365 within 12 
months, even if I have to personally staff the odd hours.


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Mike Hammett
Intelligent Computing Solutions
http://www.ics-il.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul" <ast2005 at 9ux.com>
To: "Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion" 
<asterisk-biz at lists.digium.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [asterisk-biz] International Origination


> Weeks back I posted something about vonage(retail) being the only
> provider so far that I gotten any after hours support from. I asked if
> anybody could add to the list. I want DID's that can be used in
> products/services that I sell to the general public. That means 24/7
> support. Without 24/7 support I consider a DID to be usable for hobby
> and development needs only.
>
> I have asked a few of the largest other providers(who are well known on
> these lists) about 24/7. The response is something about several people
> "usually" monitor the ticket system from home. That is not good enough.
> 24/7 means you always have somebody on duty. Sometimes I wake up in the
> middle of the night and want milk and cookies. I "usually" check email
> while I enjoy that. I don't tell people that I have 24/7 support because
> of that.
>
> It reminds me of rebranded "virtual ISP" companies in the past. The
> actual provider had 24/7 support but the end user had to go through some
> middleman that sold him the dialup service. If the middleman you buy
> from only works bankers hours, you might be without service an entire
> weekend although the provider has 24/7 support staff. I think we get the
> same kind of deal from some of these voip resellers of resellers.
>
> Mike Hammett wrote:
>
>> Your due diligence would make it Matt-knows-what.  You should carry
>> out your due diligence with every provider.
>>
>> I'm sure we all fit in-between the two cases you just posed:  Vonage
>> and hobby, yet you have to be almost Vonage size to have any real
>> bargaining power with the LECs.  That is where resellers and services
>> like DIDX come in to play.
>>
>>
>> ----
>> Mike Hammett
>> Intelligent Computing Solutions
>> http://www.ics-il.com
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt" <mhoppes at gmail.com>
>> To: "Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion"
>> <asterisk-biz at lists.digium.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:02 PM
>> Subject: Re: [asterisk-biz] International Origination
>>
>>
>>> I refuse to use DIDx because of the way they want me to allocate
>>> numbers to them and how everything needs to route through them.  I
>>> want to go straight to the source for my routes and numbers.   DIDx is
>>> great if you are trying to run a hobby VoIP service... or maybe even a
>>> small PBX for a small company, but you can't honestly tell me that any
>>> large corporation would trust putting their customer numbers into the
>>> hands of who-knows-what.
>>>
>>> On 11/29/06, Al Bochter <Al.Bochter at bochterservices.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>  I have two FREE numbers from www.didx.net
>>>>
>>>>  One in the UK . That is useless to me.
>>>>  One in OH Thats one is ok only if I want to pay LD Fees to test your
>>>> service
>>>>
>>>>  I was looking to order one in Altoona PA.
>>>>  And I tried to enter Toll Free DID'S to sell with no luck.
>>>>
>>>>  I can't say anything bad about the service at this point... I never
>>>> used
>>>> the service... But think about buying and selling there... Maybe!
>>>>  If the service is any good..
>>>>
>>>>  We will see what the list has to say about your service.
>>>>  Best regards,
>>>>
>>>> Al Bochter
>>>> Bochter Services
>>>> http://www.BochterServices.com/?t=Email
>>>>
>>>> (VOIP PBX) 1-866-638-1254
>>>>
>>>> (Voip PBX) Free World DialUp: 780-217
>>>> WebSite: http://www.freeworlddialup.com/
>>>>
>>>> We have Toll Free DID's instock
>>>> * * * NO MONTHLY FEE - LIMITED TIME ONLY * * *
>>>> http://www.bochterservices.com/?t=TF(NM)did
>>>>
>>>> BUY Coins, Silver and Gold
>>>> http://www.bochterservices.com/?j=gold&t=email
>>>>
>>>> For new and used security items
>>>> http://www.bochterservices.com/?j=store&t=email_security
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Linda Goldsmith wrote:
>>>>  Dear Al,
>>>>
>>>> Why don't you Signup for a FREE Account, get 2 Free numbers, and try
>>>> it for
>>>> your self ?
>>>>
>>>> www.didx.net
>>>>
>>>> Linda
>>>>
>>>> Date sent: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:46:03 -0500
>>>> From: Al Bochter <Al.Bochter at bochterservices.com>
>>>> Organization: Bochter Services
>>>> To: Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion
>>>>  <asterisk-biz at lists.digium.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [asterisk-biz] International Origination
>>>> Send reply to: Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion
>>>>  <asterisk-biz at lists.digium.com>
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  // Have you experienced poor service from DIDX?
>>>>
>>>> Can you please tell me more about the poor service from DIDX I was
>>>> looking to use there service.
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>>
>>>> Al Bochter
>>>> Bochter Services
>>>> http://www.BochterServices.com/?t=Email
>>>>
>>>> (VOIP PBX) 1-866-638-1254
>>>>
>>>> (Voip PBX) Free World DialUp: 780-217
>>>> WebSite: http://www.freeworlddialup.com/
>>>>
>>>> We have Toll Free DID's instock
>>>> * * * NO MONTHLY FEE - LIMITED TIME ONLY * * *
>>>> http://www.bochterservices.com/?t=TF(NM)did
>>>>
>>>> BUY Coins, Silver and Gold
>>>> http://www.bochterservices.com/?j=gold&t=email
>>>>
>>>> For new and used security items
>>>> http://www.bochterservices.com/?j=store&t=email_security
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Mike Hammett wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  What all countries does Level(3) have VoIP services in?
>>>>
>>>> Have you experienced poor service from DIDX?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----
>>>> Mike Hammett
>>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions
>>>> http://www.ics-il.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Thomas" <punknow at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion"
>>>> <asterisk-biz at lists.digium.com>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 7:35 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [asterisk-biz] International Origination
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Level-3 Communications can provide this service, however be prepared
>>>> for the customary $10K - $50K monthly service minimum. Gotta pay to
>>>> play.
>>>>
>>>> Then again there is DIDX, which can probably provide the DIDs you
>>>> want, but don't expect reliability or good support.
>>>>
>>>> regards,
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>> On 11/28/06, Matt <mhoppes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Hi,
>>>> I am looking for someone who can provide me with International
>>>> origination. I am, however, extremely picky and require the
>>>> following:
>>>>
>>>> * Your company have been around for more than a year
>>>> * There be more than 1 support person at your company
>>>> * An after-hours out of service contact
>>>> * Competitive rates for origination DIDs
>>>>
>>>> If you are able to offer these services, please contact me at
>>>> mhoppes at chili tech.net (without the space) or via 570-323-2166 x 126
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
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