[asterisk-users] Looking for ideas for nice **Asterisk** home phone system

[Steve Totaro]

So in other worlds you had nothing to contribute to this thread.

On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 2:44 AM, Per Jessen <per at computer.org> wrote:

> Steve Totaro wrote:
>
> > VoIP mostly aside, a couple more thoughts.
> >
> > I am not sure I understand your reasoning for DISA or how it is
> > cheaper.
>
> The only reason we use DISA is to spoof the caller id.  The OP also
> wanted to save costs, which is also possible (as someone already
> confirmed).  DISA does save some cost for me too, but it is immaterial.
>
> The call from the mobile to the asterisk box is free or flat fee due to
> calling groups offered by our provider.  The outgoing call is charged
> at regular fixnet prices, much cheaper than mobile ditto.
>
> > You can buy a card that accepts SIMs as FXO and FXS.
> > For your reasoning, a card of such nature is required.  Populate  it
> > with different SIMs or whatever that are in calling groups or whatever
> > you were trying to say.
>
> You've lost me, I have no idea what you're talking about.
>
> > Just use callback back and some logic to reduce your costs.
> > Call back will allow you to use the corp identity, and  LCR will cut
> > costs over DISA.
> >
> > The system calls you back after you make a call.  Then the call is
> > placed. There is a very brief outbound cell phone call, followed by a
> > an inbound call from the server that you initiated with call back.
>
> OK, I see.  I haven't looked at that, but it sounds more complicated
> than using DISA, and I'm not convinced it would be any cheaper.  (it's
> important that the scheme be easy to use from the mobile end).
>
> > Inbound to a cell is generally less expensive that oubound on a cell,
> > sometimes completely free.
>
> Yes, inbound to a mobile is free as long as you're not roaming. However,
> with our calling group setup, it doesn't matter who (fix or mobile)
> originates the call, the cost is the same.
>
>
> /Per Jessen, Zürich
>
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