"pugwash" <pug@wash.not> wrote in message
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> "Jules" <anon@anon.com> wrote in message
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>> On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:17:33 +0100, "pugwash" <pug@wash.not> wrote:
>>
>>>Orange support UMA, works very well over broadband AFAIK at no extra cost
>>>from Orange (apart from the handset, e.g. Nokia 6301 or a few
>>>Blackberries).
>>
>> I do have wireless broadband at my house. i've googled UMA and see
>> what it is but does this mean if I buy the right phone I can make
>> calls in my house over broadband? Do I need anything else?
>> Jules
>
> The mobile will connect to the Orange network via your wireless broadband,
> AIUI calls are charged at your usual rate according to the plan you're on.
> I think Orange have to enable the service on your account, but I don't
> think they charge for that.
>
and the advantage of paying Orange to do that, over using your BB for VOIP
calls is?

Steve Terry