PX Eliezer
join:2008-08-09
Wickatunk, NJ
 ·Optimum Voice
·voip.ms
·Callcentric
| reply to NjOlds
Re: VoicePulse problems
said by NjOlds  :They were very good until recently. I did test my line at that web site and get consistently high 3.x and 4.0 but I still had problems. Bummer. I have Optimum Online and usually get 4.2-4.4 so I guess I am lucky. From what I understand VoIP is difficult below 4.0. Had you tried different codecs (G.711 gives better voice quality than does G.729)?
said by NjOlds :I would really like to know how I could keep the number I have with VP (212 #) and find another cheaper or free alternative. Possibilities:
1) Port the number to CallCentric. (Also, if you wish, you can use their "call treatment" to forward your incoming to CallCentric's own fax server, while being able to use your outgoing as usual).
2) Port number to PhoneNumberBank.
3) Another option: sign up with myfax.com ($ 10/month) and port your number to them to receive your faxes. Then, for outgoing calls, set up low-cost service with either CallCentric or CallWithUs.
(Note that if you port your number to a fax service, you may have fewer rights trying to reclaim it. Porting is such sweet sorrow).
4) Or stay with VP's cheapest plan which is about $ 15 a month, in order to safely hold on to your 212 number while the industry works out their porting issues. Rules on porting do slowly seem to be getting better.
Good luck. |
