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moving home phone away from UPC

  • 19-11-2014 8:43pm
    #1
    user99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭


    If I had a landline number with UPC and wanted to port it to a VOIP service while travelling would anyone recommend the best option?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    domeld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 322 ✭✭domeld


    Digiweb


  • #3
    user99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭user99


    The cheapest plan on their website seems to be E15.25 per month (Metro Talk)?


  • #4
    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,621 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    user99 wrote: »
    If I had a landline number with UPC and wanted to port it to a VOIP service while travelling would anyone recommend the best option?

    Thanks

    Goldfish is probably the easiest and one of the cheapest if you want to bring it abroad.

    Comreg regulations do not allow Geographic numbers to be allocated in anywhere outside that area by the way, but it will work.
    domeld wrote: »
    Digiweb

    Do they charge any line rental for residential SIP trunks? I thought since it went Viatel they brought in a charge?


  • #5
    user99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭user99


    So if I'm reading Goldfish.ie correctly I signup for their E3.99+VAT package (Single User VoIP). I port my existing UPC number to them. I can setup voicemail on this and receive all my voicemails via Email. If I want to make or receive calls I can install VoIP software on my Laptop and use this?


  • #6
    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,621 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    user99 wrote: »
    So if I'm reading Goldfish.ie correctly I signup for their E3.99+VAT package (Single User VoIP). I port my existing UPC number to them. I can setup voicemail on this and receive all my voicemails via Email. If I want to make or receive calls I can install VoIP software on my Laptop and use this?

    Exactly. You can get an IP Phone or an ATA device to connect a traditional landline phone to Goldfish also if you wish. It might work out handier, but going abroad might be hassle bringing it? There are travel ATAs around that you can get but then consider all the plugs etc.

    In terms of softphones, 3CX or Voiper are good. You can get a 3CX app on iPhones (and probably Android) so you always have it with you. Should work on most networks and on a stable WiFi connection.

    Unless you are in a country where VoIP is prohibited - e.g. UAE or China, there shouldn't be an issue getting it to work abroad.


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  • #7
    user99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭user99


    Thanks for the advice lads.


  • #8
    domeld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 322 ✭✭domeld


    Viatel is for wholesalers, Digiweb is for home and small business.


  • #9
    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,621 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    domeld wrote: »
    Viatel is for wholesalers, Digiweb is for home and small business.

    Do Digiweb do any sip trunks/voip services for small business Domeld?

    I was under the impression that all their business voip stuff went to Viatel.

    Thanks


  • #10
    eamo4648
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭eamo4648


    viatel is wholesale as far as i know


  • #11
    domeld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 322 ✭✭domeld


    Mr. G wrote: »
    Do Digiweb do any sip trunks/voip services for small business Domeld?

    I was under the impression that all their business voip stuff went to Viatel.

    Thanks

    Yes they do (SME market), and now they are doing hosted service as well.


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  • #12
    eamo4648
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭eamo4648


    Hi just be aware UPC have a tendency to drop all inbound calls as soon as they receive the port out request.


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