VoIP - a few questions.

Hello all,

I am new to this (VoIP) and would like to know a little more about this to
get up and running. (I have a lot of family abroad and would be cheaper for
me if this actually works!)

So:-

1. Does this work?
2. Will it work with any ISP/ADSL connection?
3. Which VoIP companies can anybody recommend?
4. What is P2P? Do I need to know anything about this?

All advice appreciated. Thanks.

Cap Smith

"Cap Smith" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote...
> I am new to this (VoIP) and would like to know a little more about this to
> get up and running. (I have a lot of family abroad and would be cheaper
for
> me if this actually works!)
>
> So:-
> 1. Does this work?
Yes, mostly.

> 2. Will it work with any ISP/ADSL connection?
Emmm YESSSS!

> 3. Which VoIP companies can anybody recommend?
www.skype.com
If you are in the UK I would recommend something like
http://www.call1899.co.uk/

> 4. What is P2P?
p2p is Peer 2 Peer and is a system for transferring data between two
individual PC's this comes in many flavours which to an extent includes such
things as VOIP Telco services, Messenger Services, File Transfer etc
> Do I need to know anything about this?
Nope!

> All advice appreciated. Thanks.
www.google.com

Anon Netuser:
> 3. Which VoIP companies can anybody recommend?
>www.skype.com

Skype uses proprietary protocol (based on P2P principles) which gives
excellent quality but isn't compatible with
other VoIP providers who use the standard SIP protocol.
Have look at:
www.sipgate.co.uk

>If you are in the UK I would recommend something like
>http://www.call1899.co.uk/

That's not a VoIP service provider, merely cheap calls service. You can use
them to route your VoIP calls to regular phones
IF your VoIP provider let you call 0800 and / or 0808 numbers for free AND
provide suitable CLI.
Regards,
Martin

On Thu, 4 Nov 2004 00:04:52 -0000, Cap Smith wrote:


> Hello all,

[snip]

> All advice appreciated. Thanks.

Can I give some Usenet advice? Don't multi-post! In the newsgroups line add
all the groups you want the message to reach, that way you won't be sending
umpteen copies.

>1. Does this work?

Depending on where to and what you use.

>2. Will it work with any ISP/ADSL connection?

Yes, but generally you push voip traffic through a VPN

>3. Which VoIP companies can anybody recommend?

You don't need a voip providor for small amounts of traffic.

>4. What is P2P? Do I need to know anything about this?

Peer To Peer - used mainly for file sharing between two endpoints (nodes)

Tell us more of what you want to do, and which countries - this affects
hardware.

Also have a look at skype http://www.skype.com/

Also, MSN Messenger probably has all you need built in already. You you use
messenger?