"Andrew Hodgson" <me3@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I am currently using Skype Pro, for just under £2 per month, I get
> effectively free calls to the UK. I want to add some hardware to this
> so that I can use a cordless phone with a good speakerphone, and not
> be tied to the PC/headset etc.
>
> I am looking at either the Philips VOIP830, or the Dualfone cordless
> phone option, but wonder if there is anything out there - i.e, another
> service I could use, or something which may last longer if Skype goes
> away?
>
> Thanks.
> Andrew.

It's refreshing to hear a Skype user wondering what is beyond Skype,
although I have to admit that Skype is here to stay.

Most of us here use providers and hardware that use the SIP
protocol. (Skype uses its own).

I would advice you not to purchase a VOIP phone, wired
or wi-fi. Instead, buy an ATA (analogue telephone adapter)
and use an ordinary DECT phone with the features you desire.

As for providers, I use VoIPCheap.com for outgoing calls.
This is a company called Betamax (yes, I know).
They have many clones all with slightly different pricing structures.
Other popular providers are www.voip.co.uk and www.sipgate.co.uk

www.orbtalk.com and www.sipgate.com give you free
phone numbers for incoming calls. Proper phone numbers
like 020 or 0161, in fact any area code you wish, none of
the 056 rubbish that people don't trust.

You will get all the help you need on this group.

--
Graham.
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