Can we have a VOIP forum?

seth · 17 March 2005 at 10:48PM

It is crazy we don't have one. What is the processes for getting one set up?

Edinburghlass_2 · 17 March 2005 at 10:55PM

You could try asking on This Site, Questions and Answers!

seth · 17 March 2005 at 11:34PM

Al_Mac wrote:

What's VOIP, forgive my ignorance.

Basically say you have a broadband connection, with VOIP you can add 2 new phone lines to your house, but pay no line rental, and get cheap calls, you can do it with software on yuor computer or get some equipment to link up to a "normal" phone (answerphone, fax, DECT) etc..

allthatmularky wrote:

The easy explaination - is VOIP stands for voice over internet protocol - this sends voice as little packets of data. The 1899 VOIP is a small bit of software that can be combined with a headset or mic and speakers to make calls over the net. Its worth trying - allows totally free calls from your PC to a phone. Easy to set up and use.
VOIP is the next big thing - most co's now use VOIP to route calls cheaply - still in its infancy as a consumer product.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=37009&page=2&pp=10

gatita · 18 March 2005 at 4:19PM

:eek: :cool: :eek: now I am even more confused than before lol

Phonix · 18 March 2005 at 5:31PM

The easy explaination - is VOIP stands for voice over internet protocol - this sends voice as little packets of data. The 1899 VOIP is a small bit of software that can be combined with a headset or mic and speakers to make calls over the net. Its worth trying - allows totally free calls from your PC to a phone. Easy to set up and use.
VOIP is the next big thing - most co's now use VOIP to route calls cheaply - still in its infancy as a consumer product.

The use of a standard telephone to be used instead of a headset is an important feature of VoIP that shouldn't be overlooked.

seth · 18 March 2005 at 5:46PM

gatita wrote:

:eek: :cool: :eek: now I am even more confused than before lol

There is a thread with pictures and narrative that you might find useful:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=375193#post375193

gatita · 19 March 2005 at 1:37AM

Thank you for that Seth :T at least now I have a vague notion as to what it is all about:p

Phonix · 21 March 2005 at 5:12PM

Can a moderator get onto Martin about this. Given the number of threads that have been made on VoIP over the last month and how diverse an area it is; I think it's a good idea to set up a seperate forum.

Edinburghlass_2 · 21 March 2005 at 8:10PM

As I suggested already this thread should be on This Site board, so I will shift it across there.

sra · 21 March 2005 at 8:50PM

Phonix wrote:

Can a moderator get onto Martin about this. Given the number of threads that have been made on VoIP over the last month and how diverse an area it is; I think it's a good idea to set up a seperate forum.

There are lots of suggestions for new boards here on this site:questions and suggestions. I'm sure they'll all be considered next time things get rejigged

MSE_Martin · 22 March 2005 at 12:20AM

There's a voip discussion on the back of home phones. To be honest i think it is part of home telephony and don't think it needs its own forum

Can we have a VOIP forum?

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