VFX vs DVX

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gchiu

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Topic # 100889 20-Apr-2012 10:40
Too many acronyms :( I gather that DVX allows multiple DDIs over a SIP trunk where VFX does not. But does that also mean with VFX you can not have concurrent calls on the single trunk?

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Reply # 612316 20-Apr-2012 11:06
2 for VFX, One call in progress one call waiting VFX is a single line service i.e one to one DVX is a Trunking service Yes I am a employee of WxC (My Profile) ... but I do have my own opinions as well

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Reply # 612344 20-Apr-2012 12:28
You can have 2 simultaneous calls on a VFX line. Also can set it so if both are busy then you can get a 2nd line and fall across to that for 4 simultaneous calls.

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Reply # 612359 20-Apr-2012 13:08
From what maverick is saying, sounds like this is not intended!

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Reply # 612360 20-Apr-2012 13:11
Not what I'm saying at all, smart SIP IN services as we supply give you a lot of options, people use these options in creative ways , what Zeon is doing is not the same as a SIP trunking deployment but may work in a way that works for him. Yes I am a employee of WxC (My Profile) ... but I do have my own opinions as well

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Reply # 612438 20-Apr-2012 15:22
Zeon: You can have 2 simultaneous calls on a VFX line. Also can set it so if both are busy then you can get a 2nd line and fall across to that for 4 simultaneous calls. Hmm now that's interesting.

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Reply # 612449 20-Apr-2012 15:40
Zeon: You can have 2 simultaneous calls on a VFX line. Also can set it so if both are busy then you can get a 2nd line and fall across to that for 4 simultaneous calls. It's not a very elegant way to do it, but yes it'll work for free outbound local calls. I'd suggest going with DVX if you want > 2 lines and DDIs. Telecommunications is never something you want to be mickey mouse with, it'll always end in tears. Custom software development \| Mt Eden Cafe \| Gardening Blog \| Gardening.co.nz

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Reply # 612487 20-Apr-2012 16:28
Isn't XFV essentially a residential service with free local calling? Presumably it's not recommend that you use it for (serious) business I imagine, though there doesn't appear to be much that stops a business signing up for a residential phone service from any provider.

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Reply # 612610 20-Apr-2012 21:11
Ragnor: Isn't XFV essentially a residential service with free local calling? Presumably it's not recommend that you use it for (serious) business I imagine, though there doesn't appear to be much that stops a business signing up for a residential phone service from any provider. Exact same platform, different ways of billing and different add-ons available for each. Custom software development \| Mt Eden Cafe \| Gardening Blog \| Gardening.co.nz

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Reply # 615483 26-Apr-2012 15:24
What's the entry level cost of DVX? I've got a friend spening $700/month with telecom for 15Gb a month internet, 2 lines, 1 fax, and 1 cellphone, and wondering if he can do better....

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Reply # 615499 26-Apr-2012 15:58
gchiu: What's the entry level cost of DVX? I've got a friend spening $700/month with telecom for 15Gb a month internet, 2 lines, 1 fax, and 1 cellphone, and wondering if he can do better.... Lol WTF? You can do a full on PBX with DVX or VFX, incoming fax to email and VDSL2 for probably $200 a month. The calling would likely be heaps cheaper too. The way it works with WxC is that you get free local calling if you have 2 or less lines. IE if you had 3 VFX lines on the same account you pay for local calling.

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Reply # 615504 26-Apr-2012 16:01
WXC don't offer virtual PBX so I would have to install and manage asterisk ( or find a reseller to do this ). Otherwise he would have to get 3 separate lines ... that correct?

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Reply # 615516 26-Apr-2012 16:15
gchiu: WXC don't offer virtual PBX so I would have to install and manage asterisk ( or find a reseller to do this ). Otherwise he would have to get 3 separate lines ... that correct? Best way is to run the PBX on a VPS based on a virtualization platform that plays nice with VOIP (e.g. Vsphere). and run something like PBX in a flash. I run this config for a number of clients with the hosted PBX costing around $30/month and can easily make changes as they request (or they can even login and do it themselves, its all web based configuration). 2x DVX lines would be $40 a month I believe and fax to email is $5/month. the aforementioned VFX route may be a better option as you'd get 4 simultaneous call ability for $23/month. While i wouldn't recommend this for larger installs as Nate points out this should suffice in this instance.

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Reply # 615757 26-Apr-2012 22:35
gchiu: What's the entry level cost of DVX? I've got a friend spening $700/month with telecom for 15Gb a month internet, 2 lines, 1 fax, and 1 cellphone, and wondering if he can do better.... What did Telecom say when he asked for a better price? Clearly mobile must make up a big portion of that. *Need help configuring your Linksys ATA or IP Phones for New Zealand? Check my blog post

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Reply # 615763 26-Apr-2012 22:42
Landline to mobile calls only $100/month, and I think about $80/month for his mobile.

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Reply # 616243 27-Apr-2012 19:36
gchiu: What's the entry level cost of DVX? I've got a friend spening $700/month with telecom for 15Gb a month internet, 2 lines, 1 fax, and 1 cellphone, and wondering if he can do better.... Vodafone offer Easy Office for $150 a month which includes: Broadband connection with 15gb data 2 VoIP lines 1 standard service line (for fax/alarm/eftpos ect Unlimited free national calling Unlimited calling to Vodafone Mobiles Free VoiceMail, Call Waiting, Call Diverts etc... And you can purchase an addon for $25 a month to include unlimited calling to Telecom and 2D mobiles if you want Extra data is $2 per GB or you can buy another 15gb for $25. At the moment on a 24 month contract you can get free broadband install plus an advanced voip install if internal cabling is required which is done by Transfield. Not a bad deal when you consider what your friend is paying Telecom: http://www.vodafone.co.nz/business/landline/easy-office/

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