dublus
join:2000-08-24
Moorpark, CA
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Re: T-Mobile UMA does VoIP + I understand the implication of * with MyFavs but I think t-mo would notice all your calls going to the same number.
What does "buying the VOIP package" do ?
I'm guessing it just changes the way the minutes are counted - but that implies the wifi calls going through the router are using t-mobile VOIP.
Would there be a way to use your own router with your own VOIP service ? Couldn't this be accomplished with third party firmware in the router or are the VOIP settings hard-coded into the phone ? |
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nycitynyPremium
join:2005-08-09
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| said by dublus:I understand the implication of * with MyFavs but I think t-mo would notice all your calls going to the same number. What does "buying the VOIP package" do ? I'm guessing it just changes the way the minutes are counted - but that implies the wifi calls going through the router are using t-mobile VOIP. Would there be a way to use your own router with your own VOIP service ? Couldn't this be accomplished with third party firmware in the router or are the VOIP settings hard-coded into the phone ? There was an article in last week's NY Times about the new service. I asked a T-Mobile rep about it in one of their stores today.
All calls to domestic US numbers are free and unlimited when initiated under the wi-fi service. If you initiate a call while within a wi-fi hotspot, leave that hotspot and the call continues on a normal cell tower the call continues to be free and unlimited. Conversely, calls initiated with normal cell service continue to use minutes even if you roam into a hotspot.
Further, even calls initiated outside the USA in a wi-fi hotspot are free when made to USA numbers. So you can be in Tokyo and call someone in New York and talk for free.
The $10/month charge is only available for July - it goes up to $20/month thereafter.
The special I mentioned above of $39.99/month for 1,000 anytime minutes and unlimited nights/weekends is not available in stores anymore. The salesperson said it expired on June 30. I still see it on their website. |
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maartsen
join:2007-07-16
Fredericksburg, VA | reply to dublus
said by dublus:Would there be a way to use your own router with your own VOIP service ? Couldn't this be accomplished with third party firmware in the router or are the VOIP settings hard-coded into the phone ? Yes, you can use any WiFi router that does not require a login. Mine worked with my Belkin router straight out of the box, took two minutes.
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