[asterisk-users] US-based echo test servers?

[emist]

Hey Nikhil,

I have some free time right now and would be willing to set this up for
you. Just paypal me $1 for the DID(globalpops fee) and like 50 cents for
minutes. Whatever is left over after you're done testing I can refund to
you.

Regards,

Igor H.

Nikhil Nair wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm running a small Asterisk server in the UK, just for personal use. 
> I've been experimenting with various VoIP providers for international 
> calls to PSTN numbers, particularly to the US (often California).  My 
> results, to date, have been very variable indeed, so much so that I'm 
> considering getting a suitable card and using the PSTN.
> 
> I have found a VoIP provider with an excellent reputation, and it gives 
> very good quality.  However, I seem to get quite a bit of delay at times, 
> enough to make conversation awkward.  As the setup at the far end was not 
> completely trivial, I'm not 100% sure the problem was in my connection, 
> but I'd like to test that.
> 
> Are there any US numbers I can call to get an Asterisk-style echo test? 
> Ideally, a California-based numnber, so I can try to call it from an 
> ordinary PSTN phone here, and compare calling via VoIP, and see if there's 
> an appreciable difference in the delay/quality.  I don't anticipate using 
> this for very long, so it doesn't necessarily need to be a free service.
> 
> Failing that, does anyone have access to a US-based Asterisk server which 
> would allow me to make connections to its echo test?  Presumably, if I had 
> this, I could rent a PSTN number from a US-based provider, and point it to 
> the appropriate SIP/IAX address.  I expect my total usage would be just a 
> few minutes, though having the facility available for a few weeks would be 
> helpful, to allow me to play around with various options.  Again, I'd be 
> willing to pay a modest amount for this.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> Nikhil.
> 
> 
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