My phone provider give me free local &amp; national calls. If I use this adapter, will I be able to choose between Skype and my normal provider?
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yes it can work with both but you will need to program the unit with the proper dial codes.
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You can make skype video calls if near a hotspot, it can be your PC or it can be a cafe or a hotel. You'll need a password from those that work there. You can't make phonecalls, it's wifi only. So you know this is an older model they sell here, newer was 770 I bought at riteaid, it uses latest software, but specs are the same it seems. This one can't be upgraded to latest also, just FYI, i'd buy the latest available look for 4.4 kitkat in a description. There is also a cervice I know PC can use to make phonecalls over broadband internet, telephony or something, you likely could do it on a tablet, havent tested if so. Much that windows PC does you can do though. Near a wifi with highspeed internet probably yes. My 770 has an offer from xfinity about $3 per hour using their hotspots, and they seem to be in many places. If you have their internet for PC it's even free. Hope it helps, but buy a later model. Checked android telephony is there, 1 popular is Google Voice. Still need wifi near you though.
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I use Nimbuz, which supports Skype as well as many other popular IM applications. Nice to have all my IM apps all in one program. I used to use Fring, but since it no longer works with Skype video, Nimbuz is a better multi-protocal application.And yes, Numbuz (Skype) can be used over WiFi or 3G packet data. Your choice.@geekgirl, Sorry, but no video calling using Skype. The "official" app never implemented it. Fring did support it until recently, but it no longer works. So voice only I'm afraid. :(
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Yes. It works with cable company phone adapters because they're analog. The back of the phone adapter has a plug that the phone plugs into. When you pick up the phone, you get dial tone and can make calls. When calls come into the number, the phone rings. VOIP is the same situation. If you have a VOIP adaptor (Vonage, Basictalk, NetTalk), the adaptor plugs into an internet port on your router and converts it to a plug that this phone can make and take calls from.
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Well, I must confess; I didn't understand your question entirely, but you are right to think that this is some kind of cordless phone. However the greatest advantage is that it requires no PC; you can make/recieve Skype calls without a computer -so you would have all Skype-goodies but wouldn't have to have your PC on in order to use it. I for one am looking forward for this phone because I am an international student, and Skype is probably one of the best VOIP provider out there (no activation fee, monthly payments, rates are pretty good for my case) With SkypeIn and all that stuff I can be in home, or in school, but still have the same number and everything and all I would have to carry would be a small device.. You see, some other VOIP provider, like Vonage, provides you with a box that you attach to your internet connection (using a router, so you connect your modem to this router, and then can connect multiple computers/devices to internet) and then plug in your everyday phone to this box. I have many friends who use their Vonage boxes in both countries. However, Skype is a little bit more 'private' than Vonage or other VOIP systems, so such boxes won't work on Skype. This 'thing' takes it up a notch; it is both some kind of 'box', and the phone, for Skype system. However you need a wireless router, and create a wireless network in your home to hook up the 'thing' to internet. Now, this would work in your house, your buddys house, but not in a public wireless network like a hotel network or a coffee shop network.. So it doesn't have a 'cell phone' use.. About the security; almost all routers come with detailed manuals, so you can easily add WPA security to your network (SPH101 supports this security), then it shouldn't be much of a problem.. If you have any more, specific questions, don't hesitate..
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We used this adapter in Botswana and S. Africa but not other countries. As you may know, there is quite a bit of inconsistency in these countries in terms of their outlets so you may want to contact the facilities you are using. We used online VOIP to minimize overseas calling costs as well as email but not all folks over there like to use email. Good luck
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yes but fromy experience, I have had one for 2 years & support suckss. I use mine now only for internet calling. If you are trying tosave money, go with Magic Jack. One time $60 charge for hardware & 6 months free service with yearly cost of $30. It costs $60 a year to renew the number plus 2.3 cents a minute to talk. Big difference. My Freetalk probaby ran me about $120 a year and I would get roaming internet calls from scammers all hours of the day.
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It will not work with standard Skype. You would need the Skype Connect service to use the SIP features. I personally use it with another SIP service (CallCentric) that is inexpensive and gives me unlimited nationwide calling.
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I guess you can not use it with Skype accounts.This phone is for use VOIP systems using SIP protocol or as a stand alone telephone.For international calls we use callwithus.comRegards, Marcos
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Skype is a well know VOIP system that works through both PC and MacIntosh. FreeTalk is a hardware component that eliminates the computer & connects your telephone directly to the Internet. -- However, you will need temporary access to a computer to set up a Freetalk account. Also, my version of FreeTalk needs an Ethernet connection. I'm not aware of a WiFi version. -- I've left my primary homefone active, with calls forwarded to my Google Voice account. Google Voice then rings all the family's cellphones. FreeTalk is just enrolled as an additional cellphone.
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Yes and no... if you are using this alongside the OBI202 VOIP adapter to have multiple phones, then yes. If you are trying to make them work one through the other, then no. A VOIP adapter is to allow you to use a regular phone with a VOIP service. So if all you need is a single phone working with a single VOIP account, then just the grandstream phone will work (and it has two lines, by the way, so you could use it with two numbers). Or you can skip the grandstream phone and plug a regular phone into the VOIP adapter. If you used both, you'd probably want to have at least two separate SIP accounts - or make sure the SIP account you have supports multiple devices simultaneously. TL;DR: You only need one or the other, not both.
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No fee! It uses your google voice number. The only cost is the price of the adapter.
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6:30 pm 18Jan15Hi! there, JamesYes, this Grandstream is compatible with a Skype account set up. The process is very similar to using a PC/Laptop. The respective skype addresses are entered into the phone either manually or configured to 'auto-connect'. BTW. I have an extra unit still in the box that was purchased as a backup. I'll let it go for a fair amount. Take care. Kind Regards, Richard
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You do not need a landline. All that is required is an (high speed) internet connection. Skype does not use hardly much bandwidth at all, you will not notice a difference in your download speeds. What is better, you can access Skype on many mobile devices with a wifi connection (such as Ipod, and even a PSP); you just need a wifi connection and earbuds with a microphone. Even better, when you travel (or use a computer at the hotel) you get your full Skype account just like you were home, all your contacts and calling costs you no more than at home. I go for the all-you-can-dial plan for about $25-30 per year. You will purchase the calling plan and the phone number seperately (total about $60)--but that is your entire phone bill for the year. It is even better--I am curently in Japan (military duty) and I call coast to coast, all year for only $60. And averyone calls me just like I was in Texas (got a Texas number). Tell me how you beat that? --Karlo J
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I haven't done any real research on that but it seem that is not possible. As the "connection" of the handset to the Internet or your standard line is made wireless to a base, which cannot be accesed by software... I understand your question but i'm not sure about the possibility of using a different handset... at least you can use a "headset" as it have standard plug for that on the phone :P
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you can just use as skype phone , and if u have phone service u can still use it but as extra feature ,,,,u can use it for skype only , or for home phone only
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Yes, but you will need a digital, vs an analog, type phone plugged into it. You will then be able to make and receive both Skype and landline calls. Do it every day. Also, it will show whether it is a Skype call or a landline call. ColGilly