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  • derrick
    derrick Posts: 7,424 Forumite
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    FF99 wrote:
    For a non techie what is the easiest and cheapest way to fix up some hardware to my computer that will enable Voipbuster or Voipcheap to be used to make outgoing calls (either at the computer or over DECT cordless phones).

    If I have understood correctly the cheapest is a USB device that would enable me to listen / speak and might enable me to dial if I have the correct drivers. Any suggestions on this with the emphasis on cheap. Please indicate whether drivers are / are not available for Voipbuster or Voipcheap.

    After that comes some sort of ATA box (unlocked PAP 2 ?) which connects to the main phone network and to my internal computer network, enables switching between the two and enables a DECT phone to be connected. If this is correct what would be the cheapest option that a dimmo with only limited tech skill could use (and where to acquire it from) ?

    Thanks for all the help.

    First step would be to download Voipcheap from HERE
    Don`t steal - the Government doesn`t like the competition


  • FF99
    FF99 Posts: 602 Forumite
    derrick wrote:
    First step would be to download Voipcheap from HERE

    I already had that. What I was after was the stages after ....
  • thefirs
    thefirs Posts: 705 Forumite
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    Dear [thefirs],

    VoipBuster credit is valid for 180 days.
    Your credit will expire in February.
    We advise you to use your credit before it expires and/or buy new credit* so your current credit will not expire.

    * buying new credit is only possible if you have a small credit left on your account.

    Kind regards,
    VoipBuster Customer Services
    https://www.voipbuster.com
    Admittedly I only ever spent a single € on the credit, but this sort of thing just isn't cricket. Time to enrage Finarea by announcing the introduction of the new chocolate and cuckoo-clock tax in Switzerland
  • derrick
    derrick Posts: 7,424 Forumite
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    thefirs wrote:
    Admittedly I only ever spent a single € on the credit, but this sort of thing just isn't cricket. Time to enrage Finarea by announcing the introduction of the new chocolate and cuckoo-clock tax in Switzerland

    Got the same email, I only credited with £1, so will not lose much, but does any one know if you need to top up with the new £10 minimum or can you top up as your original credit?

    I have emailed them with this question, but whether they will reply or not time will only tell.
    Don`t steal - the Government doesn`t like the competition


  • twhitehead
    twhitehead Posts: 128 Forumite
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    I am unable to get the voipcheap connection or website.
    Could I have done anything to my computer or is anyone else getting the same negative response. I get the message 'Connection failure, unable to get a valid server address.'
    I am able to connect to Skype and Viopbuster with no problem.
  • derrick
    derrick Posts: 7,424 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    twhitehead wrote:
    I am unable to get the voipcheap connection or website.
    Could I have done anything to my computer or is anyone else getting the same negative response. I get the message 'Connection failure, unable to get a valid server address.'
    I am able to connect to Skype and Viopbuster with no problem.

    No probs, straight to it

    VOIPCHEAP
    Don`t steal - the Government doesn`t like the competition


  • alositha
    alositha Posts: 106 Forumite
    i have a blue tooth dongle which commuincate with external bluetooth devices ie phone bluetooth head set. but i don't know whether i can use the bluetooth head set for the voip line to communicate rather than communicating while standing/sitting infront of the pc using headphone/mic. if anyone can let me know how to configure it will be great help. i have already paired the bluetooth headset with the pc but can not communicate through it
    thank you :rotfl:
  • karlgriffiths
    karlgriffiths Posts: 16 Forumite
    Anyone any comments on the above site before i download. I'm looking for free calls PC to landline abroad. Received a call from a friend using this from Switzerland yesterday which was crystal clear. Thanks
    Val :)
  • JanS_3
    JanS_3 Posts: 14 Forumite
    Edinburghlass wrote:
    The main article on the site about Voip is Martin's completely free calls from PC to PC article, which is the start point.


    Below you will find links to existing threads in the Telephone Board regarding VOIP in one form or another.

    1899 offer voice over IP (VoIP) calls

    Have NTL blocked access to voipbuster?

    VoIPBuster - Many destinations free.

    18866 now offers free VOIP and free phone no.

    CALL1899 offers free PC-to-Telephone International calls

    Cheapest/Best Headset for use with 1899/Skype VOIP

    VOIP - Options

    VoIP via mobile!! - help needed

    Internet Telephony Article Discussion Area

    MoneySavingExpert.com Discussion VOIP

     www.voipcheap.co.uk

    Phone number for your pc - FREE incoming calls!

    Free international phone calls (VOIP to landline)

    VOIP

    Skype

    Thread on Freebies

    Phone number for your pc - FREE incoming calls!

    Another in the Student Board

    Free phone calls! Contact family/friends, let them contact you!




    The above links can still be posted on or you can reply to this thread.
    Hi Edinburgh Glass
    I've been using https://www.voicecheap.com for quite some time, with a Headset. I'm now looking for a Modem/Router to use with a BT Freestyle 2200 DECT Cordless Phone? Do you happen to know whether the Zoom X5v VOIP Modem will work with VOIP Cheap, without having to have the Computer switched on? Or, perhaps you know of something better? Also, I was informed by BT not to use 1.8 and 1.9 Gigs (whatever that means?). I'm not really looking for something that connects other Computers and that is negligible. I want something that is complete in itself, standalone, without having to use any additional units. I use Plus Net Broadband. Many thanks.
  • Victor_Delta
    Victor_Delta Posts: 469 Forumite
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    karlgriffiths wrote:
    Anyone any comments on the above site before i download. I'm looking for free calls PC to landline abroad. Received a call from a friend using this from Switzerland yesterday which was crystal clear. Thanks
    I can recommend Voip Stunt who, despite their dreadful name, are a sister company of Voip Buster, Voip Cheap etc.

    Their (very similar) client software works pretty well but the BIG advantage is that you don't have to buy any credit before you can make long calls to their Free destinations (which include UK 01 and 02 numbers of course). Most other cheap Voip suppliers seem to limit you to one minute calls until you have bought some credit.

    So you have nothing to lose!

    NB When dialling, prefix UK numbers with +44 (and remove the initial zero, of course)

    XXXXX Update 19 Jan 06 - Sorry, it transpires that €5 credit is now required for calls > 1 minute. See posts below.
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