On 8 Feb, 19:18, Brian <b...@o2.co.uk> wrote:
> On 2007-02-08, leenow...@yahoo.co.uk <leenow...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> > On 7 Feb, 16:07, Brian <b...@o2.co.uk> wrote:
>
> [Snip]
>
> >> You wouldn't replace the normal phone with a VoIP phone/ATA. But a SIP
> >> ATA could solve your problem. There is a suitable one here:
>
> >>http://stores.ebay.co.uk/PcTradeShop...ter-Components
>
> >> Connect its line input/output and its ethernet port to the Livebox. Get
> >> a geographic number. Set up the ATA to accept calls on that number.
>
> >> Disadvantages: You pay 27 GBP and let Orange off the hook.
> >> Advantages: You can use VoIP providers other than Orange.
>
> [Another snip]
>
> > To be honest, I don't know enough about this space to know whether the
> > ebay item would work or not. The broadbandbuyer forum was great and
> > seems like there are a couple of options but people are having
> > difficulty getting it working correctly with a switch box.
>
> There is another forum atwww.thinkbroadband.combut it may not add much
> to what you already know.
>
> The ATA off Ebay is intended to connect to the PSTN by pressing # on the
> telephone handset. I am informed that works. If that port is connected
> to the Livebox instead one would expect to be able to make outgoing
> calls. Receiving incoming calls to a geographic number should definitely
> work. If it didn't you would have grounds for returning the unit.
>
> In contrast to the so-called 'intelligent switch' the ATA is a more
> saleable item if you were not happy with it. Sourcing it from the UK
> should also mean quicker delivery.
>
> > The second option was to use Dectsys phones with a base station as
> > they apparently support 2 lines at about £200 for base station + 2
> > handsets then £60 per handset afterwards.....
>
> You are seeking a technical solution to a problem caused by Orange's
> lack of provision of a geographic number. 25 GBP or so to work round
> that may or may not be more tempting than tackling them over it.
>
> Brian.
I have been banging my head against the Orange brick wall and all I
get is "we will get the franchise in our area at some point and will
change you over then". I haven't checked but ironically, I assume
they will charge me 10p per minute to call my home number because it
is an 0845 number!!! Customer service from them is poor