"Brian A" <no_spam_bca1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3e69s3pguk5agcgu1b8d6h7a87l7okokh2@4ax.com
: : On Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:10:57 -0000, "Ivor Jones"
: : <ivor@thisaddressis.invalid> wrote:

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: : : The TA612V as bought from Sipgate will come
: : : pre-configured if you already have accounts with
: : : them. The problem is it will also be locked so you
: : : can't use it with anyone else.

: : Ivor is spot on. Big mistake, I think, buying a locked
: : device !
: : Even if you are happy with Sipgate you won't be able to
: : use any additional provider. Being able to do this is
: : one of the big advantages of VoIP.
: : It isn't like being on BT. If you don't like your VoIP
: : provider, or you find a better deal for calling certain
: : destinations, you can move in minutes. With a locked
: : device you can't do that.

Sipgate's website does provide an unlock option for the TA612V and I know
a couple of people who've done it. However, problems have been reported by
some people (not my friends so no personal experience).

Also, note that Sipgate tech support will not support you if you've
unlocked it, also once you do you lose all your settings and will have to
re-input them all manually.

If you're happy with Sipgate then fine, but I prefer flexibility. I have
accounts from Sipgate, FWD, Gradwell plus a couple of private systems on
my Fritz!Box.


Ivor

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