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Topic # 111465 4-Nov-2012 13:53 Send private message

Gidday guys,

Title says it all; the GOIP GSM-> VOIP adaptor looks like a good bet for us, but I'm slightly uncertain if it is compatible with XT's UMTS flavour of GSM.

Anyone tried?

Cheers!

Tony

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  Reply # 711743 4-Nov-2012 14:09 Send private message

That device is GPRS (2G) only. Telecom is WCDMA (3G) only. These devices are very outdated - they won't work on Telecom at all, and might work on Vodafone but they are using technology so old you shouldn't even consider it.





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  Reply # 711801 4-Nov-2012 15:57 Send private message

There are a number of GOIP branded CTU's but they're all GSM only so won't work on XT (or any 3G network).

If you're looking for a CTU I'd recommend opting for a 3G one over GSM anyway as the voice quality is better due to the different codecs.





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  Reply # 711892 4-Nov-2012 20:34 Send private message

Thank you both, I really appreciate your guidance  As you see I am quite clueless when it comes to cellular, and VOIP in general not much better.

We have an old Portech GSM gateway in service now, working happily to link our Trixbox system with the Vodafone network. I'm considering a change to XT (who seem to have dramatically cheaper plans for smartphone use), but it'll require an upgrade of this box.

Is there a good, modestly priced 3G alternative you'd recommend?

Tony

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  Reply # 711898 4-Nov-2012 20:56 Send private message

I would use one of these but VOIP is pretty cheap anyway.

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  Reply # 711909 4-Nov-2012 21:20 Send private message

For what reason do you need this? Just for cheaper calling to your company's mobiles?





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  Reply # 711915 4-Nov-2012 21:24 Send private message

Isn't that what you wanted a gateway to the cell network and yeah could be for free group calling.

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  Reply # 711917 4-Nov-2012 21:28 Send private message

With group calling including landlines on offer from the likes of Vodafone, TelstraClear and Telecom the use of CTU's is very much a hack these days.




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