[Asterisk-Users] Convertnig from Norstar to * to save money

[Jeff Heath]

On Fri, 2005-04-08 at 17:16, Mike Robinson wrote:
> Snacktime, it sounds like you are trying to build a business case for
> the migration from Norstar to *. If so, there is a solution that makes
> the business case a no-brainer.  There is a gateway that enables you to
> re-use all your Norstar phones and wiring but replace the PBX itself
> with *. You get rid of the Norstar and move to the full IP PBX
> capabilities of * (and eliminate the PBX maintenance $), but you don't
> have to spend a bunch of money on new IP phones and the LAN upgrade to
> power them. Since the cost and hassle of the migration is reduced, the
> business case is much easier to make.  Also, any nervous execs feel more
> comfortable with the switch because the phone on their desk doesn't
> change and you can always go back quickly if things don't work out.  See
> the wiki link below for more info.
>  
> http://www.voip-info.org/tiki-index.php?page=Digital%20Telephone%20Adapt
> ers 
> 

Mike,

I checked out the link.  Seems like a good idea.  Do you have direct
experience with this?  

Jeff

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Glassman [mailto:jrglass at columbus.rr.com] 
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> Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 16:24:18 -0700
> From: snacktime <snacktime at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Asterisk-Users] Getting a good deal on a PRI
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> We have 10 incoming POTS lines to our offices, and a nortel norstar pbx.
> I've been looking at replacing it with * at some point in the future,
> and the point that looks most cost effective is when we move to PRI.
> 
> Problem is, I'm not really sure how to go about getting a good deal, or
> what questions to ask.  90% of calls will be inbound.  I called up Qwest
> and they quoted me $800 month.  I haven't called up any CLEC's yet to
> see what they can do.
> 
> Any suggestions?  We are in Seattle, Washington.
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> In Columbus Ohio we pay about $600.00 per month for a PRI from Time
> Warner. Unlimited incoming/outgoing.  
> 
> 
> Jeff
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