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Re: [General] VOIP newbie
A PAP2 or PAP2T ATA costs about $50 and uses a lot less power than a PC, in a few months it could pay for itself in energy savings. A PAP2 or PAP2T ATA can drive up to 2 VOIP connections at the same time.
Starting up, it's a good idea to read this forum. You may wish to create an account, they are free. My experience is with Future-Nine, who often provides 30 minutes of free start up calling (a 30 cent credit for new accounts). If you went with a Future-Nine (or other VOIP providers) pay as you go plan, you'd have no monthly fee, and pay about a penny per minute for an outgoing call.
I strongly suggest a PAP2 or PAP2T over using a PC, they run forever, if the power fails they reboot instantly, are very small and use very little power. I disconnected my phone line outside, and plugged my PAP2T into the wall jack, it now provides the 2nd line service to my entire house. My first line is still POTS.
I'm waiting for Future-Nine to provide 911 and maybe 311 service before switching my primary line.
Good luck, whatever you do!
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