[Asterisk-Users] Kind of off-topic: VoIP services and multiple callers

[Jon Lawrence]

On Monday 06 December 2004 22:59, Rich Adamson wrote:
> Inline...
>
> > I know that VoIP providers can supply their customers with a local
> > number and/or virtual numbers, and then that number/account can be used
> > with Asterisk (well, it depends on the provider and whether or not their
> > service is compatible with Asterisk).  However, I have a question: can
> > more than one person make/receive a call at the same using one VoIP
> > line?
>
> Some providers support multiple calls, others don't.
>
> > If five people in the office all need to use their phones at the same
> > time, would I need five VoIP lines, or would I only need one VoIP line?
> > Am I over-thinking this?
>
> Same answer. Its up to the provider, and when they do support multiple
> calls, they typically charge a fee/minute/call so its no skin off their
> back.
>
voiptalk.org allow 2 calls over a standard (free) account. You can get more 
calls allowed for a fee.
I'm sure there are others that do similar.

Jon