Hi All -

I've been with VOIPO since late 2008 and have enjoyed the service. Most recently though have been having issues with "dead air" when placing / receiving calls on BOTH of my numbers. I have a single account with the add-on Virtual assigned to Port 2 of the ATA. As part of the troubleshooting process we have replaced the PAP2T (which I loved) and replaced it with the Grandstream (which I hate). ALG is disabled and ports forwarded, but am still experiencing intermittient issues.

I've been toying with the idea of getting a Cisco Unified Communications UC320W along with the SPA525G2 phones This system can use both SIP credentials and . Kind of a mini-PBX / Key system for the house. I don't want to attempt Asterix or any of the other "build a PBX" with an an old PC lying around. Wanting a true small business system but installed in the house.

I know that I'll have to convert my "add-on" line to a full VOIPO package in order to get SIP credentials for it. My question(s) are as follows:
  • Is anyone in the BYOD community using VOIPO as a BYOD provider ONLY and NOT using the ATA? My first objective is to completely do away with the need for the Grandstream
  • When you use SIP Credentials how many simultaneous sessions are allowed per number?
  • Any downfall for only use the BYOD server?
  • I also have looked at VOIP.ms, etc and don't like the pay as you go plan. If would keep me from using the phone as I don't want to worry every month if I'm using too many minutes.
  • What am I missing here in my evaluation of using VOIPO.com BYOD services?
Any help, recommendations, ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.

Dean T Rose
Dallas, TX