[tex]

Hey guys... I've read the forum all weekend.. and googled Xcelis, Dialmate, Asterix, and Voicestick. And know just confused. Im curious about experiences others have had setting this up.

I need to bridge my cell phones for my family (TMOBILE) to a dialtone at home. I can use POTS or VOIP. QUestions: many of the posts on this are old (2004-2005). If I dont want to set up 5 voicestick accounts for five cell phone bridges.. what is the best way to do this?


Thanks for your help,

Tex

[eric]

You can combine an Xlink with a SPA3102 (to get a cellular to VoIP) or any pbx that can bridge two trunks together to dial out on the PSTN.

[edongp]

Originally Posted by tex

Hey guys... I've read the forum all weekend.. and googled Xcelis, Dialmate, Asterix, and Voicestick. And know just confused. Im curious about experiences others have had setting this up.

I need to bridge my cell phones for my family (TMOBILE) to a dialtone at home. I can use POTS or VoIP. QUestions: many of the posts on this are old (2004-2005). If I dont want to set up 5 voicestick accounts for five cell phone bridges.. what is the best way to do this?


Thanks for your help,

Tex

Using VoIP with Call Transfer feature (Vonage, Broadvoice, etc.) will allow callers to make calls simultaneously without getting the line busy using the DialMate CM1003 (see Dialmate - call back, dial back, call diverter, call bridge, call forward, best follow me, auto-attendant and unified messaging). 3-way calling will allow only one call at a time but will be able to make international calls. T-Mobile cells can do call bridge for unlimited air time while Sprint Nextel cells can have unlimited air time using call back. Programming *69 as the call back number allows anyone (as long as he knows the PIN) with a USA/Canadian number anywhere in the world to use the line and call any number within the calling plan for free. Only one VoIP account is needed by multiple users.

[tex]

Originally Posted by edongp

Using VoIP with Call Transfer feature (Vonage, Broadvoice, etc.) will allow callers to make calls simultaneously without getting the line busy using the DialMate CM1003 (see Dialmate - call back, dial back, call diverter, call bridge, call forward, best follow me, auto-attendant and unified messaging). 3-way calling will allow only one call at a time but will be able to make international calls. T-Mobile cells can do call bridge for unlimited air time while Sprint Nextel cells can have unlimited air time using call back. Programming *69 as the call back number allows anyone (as long as he knows the PIN) with a USA/Canadian number anywhere in the world to use the line and call any number within the calling plan for free. Only one VoIP account is needed by multiple users.

You lost me here... I understand.. no Dialmate b/c I would be limited to one bridged call out at a time (otherwise a busy signal).
For the other option--- Using CALL TRANSFER.. how does that work w/Vonage or Broadvoice.? What type of hardware do I need to support this?

Thanks,
TEX

[edongp]

Originally Posted by tex

You lost me here... I understand.. no Dialmate b/c I would be limited to one bridged call out at a time (otherwise a busy signal).
For the other option--- Using CALL TRANSFER.. how does that work w/Vonage or Broadvoice.? What type of hardware do I need to support this?

Thanks,
TEX

Call Transfer (Broadvoice with DialMate CM1003 installed) - You call your Broadvoice line, DialMate answers on the pre-programmed number of rings, you enter the PIN, Dialmate gives you 2- beeps, you enter the number you want to call followed by a few pauses, DialMate does a hookflash, puts you on hold and gets another dial tone, dials the destination number and upon hearing the first ring back, hangs up. You will now be directly connected to the destination number through the Broadvoice server and DialMate being on-hook is now ready for the next call. Multiple users can make calls without the line getting busy using only one account. Call Transfer (Vonage with Dialmate CM1003) - same as above except you diall ##90 before the destination number.
3-way Calling - same as above except DialMate does not hang up but does a second hook flash to connect the call and stays with the call (line will be busy for the duration of the call).
DialMate will do call transfer or 3-way switching (programmed or on the fly) during call back, call bridge and call forward. You will also have the added bonus of unlimited free air time for T-Mobile, Sprint/Nextel and Alltel users. No need for Iphone, 3g or wifi networks.

[tex]

Originally Posted by edongp

Call Transfer (Broadvoice with DialMate CM1003 installed) - You call your Broadvoice line, DialMate answers on the pre-programmed number of rings, you enter the PIN, Dialmate gives you 2- beeps, you enter the number you want to call followed by a few pauses, DialMate does a hookflash, puts you on hold and gets another dial tone, dials the destination number and upon hearing the first ring back, hangs up. You will now be directly connected to the destination number through the Broadvoice server and DialMate being on-hook is now ready for the next call. Multiple users can make calls without the line getting busy using only one account. Call Transfer (Vonage with Dialmate CM1003) - same as above except you diall ##90 before the destination number.
3-way Calling - same as above except DialMate does not hang up but does a second hook flash to connect the call and stays with the call (line will be busy for the duration of the call).
DialMate will do call transfer or 3-way switching (programmed or on the fly) during call back, call bridge and call forward. You will also have the added bonus of unlimited free air time for T-Mobile, Sprint/Nextel and Alltel users. No need for Iphone, 3g or wifi networks.

Question....

OKAY... so I understand the CALL TRANSFER feature... which you said works with both VONAGE and Broadvoice.

QUESTION 1: Can multiple folks call into the vonage line and call transfer out? ie. How many transferred out calls will one vonage account support at the same time?? can my wife, my son, and I all call into vonage, into dialmate, and then be transferred out? I understand dialmate can only answer one call at a time.. my question is more about if I am already on a transferred call.. will VONAGE or BROADVOICE let my wife or son call in and get a tranfer out also? or do they need to wait until I am off??


QUESTION 2: So if I understand correctly... I only need ONE VoIP line for call transfer (not two lines).

Q3: What is the difference btwn the different DIALMATES?

Q4: Have you used XCELIS?


Thanks,
TEX

[zebra]

Originally Posted by tex

Hey guys... I've read the forum all weekend.. and googled Xcelis, Dialmate, Asterix, and Voicestick. And know just confused. Im curious about experiences others have had setting this up.

I need to bridge my cell phones for my family (TMOBILE) to a dialtone at home. I can use POTS or VOIP. QUestions: many of the posts on this are old (2004-2005). If I dont want to set up 5 voicestick accounts for five cell phone bridges.. what is the best way to do this?


Thanks for your help,

Tex

I wanted to hop in here. I have been using Voicestick for about 1 1/2 years. Their i2bridge does a great job.

I have Sprint 2 Home for $5 extra, an VS unlimited number for $19.99 a mo

I use the VS number as a home number (using a PAP2) the SAME number for my i2bridge to off load Spirint calls.

I typical run 2500 min on my cell, WITHOUT burning up a single minute of premium minutes!

All together it is around $65 a month. Not bad for unlimited outbound cell calls, and inbound/outbound phone line for my home!

[zebra]

VoiceStick just did an about face. You can now get an Incoming (DID) number at no cost, no e911 charges, or any other junk fees. Incoming is still 1 cent a min, USA out going is still 2 cents (So the cell bridge is a total of just 3 cents a min)

Thought I would give everyone a heads up.

[325xi]

I just set it up, works perfectly with DID forwarded to PBXes callthrough...