[asterisk-biz] International DID providers with APIs

[Mike Lynchfield]

www.voicemeup.com

we finishing the api structure, already in beta

On 4/3/07, Peter Beckman <beckman at purplecow.com> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for DID providers that offer:
>
>      * An API
>      * Immediate activation (or at least some numbers are immediately
>        activated)
>      * Have good tech support (either via email, IM or phone)
>      * Have good prices, and can negotiate on volume
>
> I've found two thus far:
>
>      DID World Wide (didww.com)
>          * Their API works, though it has minimal functionality, but the
>            last test I made their mapping API call failed.  They added
> some
>            functionality to their API when I requested it, which was very
>            nice.
>          * Customer support is good when you get it, but not consistently
>            speedy.  No phone support at all (or I can't find them or their
>            hours aren't posted), even though they have a phone number.
>          * DIDs are immediately provisioned, work well, and good quality.
>          * Pricing is pretty good, but I can only buy DIDs with inbound
>            minutes included, rather than pay a low price per minute and a
>            lower per month fee per DID.
>
>      DIDx (didx.net)
>          * They have an API;
>          * haven't had to deal with their customer service yet
>          * must spend $20/month just to be part of DIDx until I hit 20+
> DIDs
>          * Have heard rumors that Calls routed to the seller, then to
> DIDx,
>            then to me.
>          * Rehan/Linda can be confusing at times, though I don't think
> that
>            affects their service quality.
>          * Pricing seems ok, but very inconsistent due to multiple sellers
>
> What other providers are out there that offer competitive pricing,
> quality,
> service and connectivity?
>
> Are there any points I'm wrong about above?
>
> Any warm recommendations or cold reviews?
>
> Beckman
>
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> Peter Beckman                                                  Internet
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Mike
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