[Asterisk-Users] Re: So you all think VoIP sypply is warm andfuzzy

[Steve Totaro]

I dont agree.  I have only orderd from them once but they delivered quickly.
They are selling hardware which doesnt have much room for markup but it does
have a whole lot more room than selling cutrate minutes.  Both business
models are based on volume but selling boxes has alot more room for margin
than minutes.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay Milk" <jay at skimmilk.net>
To: "'Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion'"
<asterisk-users at lists.digium.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 9:36 AM
Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] Re: So you all think VoIP sypply is warm
andfuzzy


> Obviously, Mikey isn't trying to run SPELLtel.  But all bitching aside,
> here's our chance to observe another LiveVOIP in the early stages.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mark Musone [mailto:mmusone at gmail.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 10:13 AM
> > To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion
> > Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] Re: So you all think VoIP
> > sypply is warm andfuzzy
> >
> >
> > ..all i know is that if this guy is bitching about a
> > non-existant CD and is unable to provision a simple VOIP
> > device, then i would be terribly afraid of his companies
> > technical ability for their actual VOIP service..
> >
> > scary..a VOIP provider that can't even provide themselves...
> >
> >
> >
> > On 7/19/05, Jason Stewart <jstewart at rtl.org> wrote:
> > > On 18/07/05 17:06 -0700, Michael D Schelin wrote:
> > > >    I was waiting for everyone to reply so here is mine..
> > Check out the
> > > >    Mediatrix web site. There are no downloads or lists of
> > resellers who might
> > > >    have this provisioning software that is normally
> > included with purchase.
> > > >    You may be right that it is a refurb but every
> > indication points that it
> > > >    is not.  I have contacted both companies and I'm
> > waiting for replys. I'm
> > > >    on the west coast and it took over 7 days to get here.
> > I am a little
> > > >    pissed when all other ATA's are configurable from
> > their built in web
> > > >    server. And Yes, I'm self serving as well as mostly
> > everybody I've ran
> > > >    into in this business.  This unit was purchased for
> > testing. Because of
> > > >    the timezone problem, When I get the product from UPS
> > it's too late to
> > > >    call Canada or FL. when all I need is a simple
> > download to correct the
> > > >    problem.  Is it too much to expect everything in the
> > box when you purchase
> > > >    it? Or have a web site with these free included
> > software so if this
> > > >    happens we don't wast our valuable time.  By the way I
> > did get an email
> > > >    from VOip Supply asking me to wait until morning so
> > they could find the
> > > >    software.  This is at 2:30 PST.  This complaint was to
> > hear from others
> > > >    about VoIP Supply and their business practices. I
> > wanted to get feedback
> > > >    ether way, or maybe a contact name so I can get this
> > paper weight working
> > > >    and tested.  Has anyone used the 2102? Please let me know.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Obviously you have a misunderstanding. Why not assume that
> > there is a
> > > misunderstanding, with voipsupply then work from there instead of
> > > dumping your anger out on all of us?
> > >
> > > I don't doubt that there is a CD or there was once a CD
> > that shipped
> > > with the 2102, but - According to the Medaitrix Web Site...
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Copy and paste from mediatrix web site ---
> > > With the Mediatrix 2102, service providers get the product
> > > characteristics allowing them to successfully deploy residential IP
> > > telephony applications. The Mediatrix 2102 provides a web
> > interface,
> > > giving users a convenient access to the unit for initial
> > set-up. The
> > > Mediatrix 2102 can auto-provision by fetching its encrypted
> > > configuration file from a TFTP or HTTP server making installation
> > > transparent to end-users. To further facilitate
> > deployments, factory
> > > loaded configurations are possible. Automatic firmware and
> > > configuration file downloads ensure that the 2102 is always
> > > up-to-date.
> > > --- end ---
> > >
> > > You are supposed to use a web interface for initial set up.
> > >
> > > Jason
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