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trunk, because cable telephone service is taxed just like regular POTS 
service, adding 40%+ to the bill.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Acquisto" <joea at j4computers.com>
To: <asterisk-users at lists.digium.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 9:01 AM
Subject: [asterisk-users] Sip to ATA?


> Currently running two POTS lines into an asterisk system.  Analog and SIP 
> on premises.  Being in the sticks, the POTS service is abysmal for 
> quality, especially in the rain.
>
> Recently, cable has become available with VOIP phone.   The cost savings 
> are attractive as it can replace several independent services for TV and 
> internet (currently satellite).
>
> But, I cannot get much out of them, regarding how the phone service works. 
> All I can get is I plug my existing phones and answering machines into the 
> back of the "cable modem" and am good to go.
>
> I am hesitant to believe that I can simply plug my TDM400P (2fxo/2fxs) 
> into these (ATA ?) jacks and call it good.
>
> Any insight?  Am I better off ignoring their phone offering and setting 
> myself up with an IAX or SIP provider? (and surplus-ing the card).   I 
> would end up needing more than their single line offering with a second 
> line at $30/month (USD).  Seems that might make more sense
>
> joe a.
>
>
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