"Jono" <nothanks@blueyonder.invalid> wrote in message
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> > Hi,
> >
> > Can anyone advise what might be the best cheap ATA. The following is a
> > preference list in (loose) order of preference (nothing more than the[/color][/color]
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> > two preferences is necessary - the others would are bonuses):
> >
> > - support multiple accounts (support multiple SIP provider accounts)
> > - good, secure, reliable, configurable (modern / user-friendly with
> > advanced functionality) user interface, system and platform
> > - support PSTN connection ( / dial-through to the plugged in PSTN)
> > - support more than 1 phone connection (e.g. two separate VoIP lines)
> > - support more than 1 PSTN connection
> >
> > - with or without ADSL modem and / or router or ADSL router
> >
> > Think that is most of the main things...
> >
> > I would be just as (possibly more interested) in units that are combined
> > ADSL modem routers and ATAs / with [SIP] VoIP ports. If they are not "as
> > good" / up to the job (unreasonable compromise on features, economically
> > disadvantageous, etc.) then a standalone ATA would be better.
> >[/color]
>
>
> I know you're from the other side of the pond........could you /try/ to
> use words instead of all the extra punctuation? It's like reading
> algebra!
>
> First two points would be covered by an SPA1001, if you consider 2
> accounts to be multiple.
>
> SPA3101 or Fritz!Box for the third.
>
> Fritz!Box for fourth with third catered for too.
>
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Ok Jono.

Many thanks. I will review the candidates. Could you remind me of the main
retailer sites for this hardware (probably here in the UK)?

I do apologise for the excess punctuation... I think it is probably, in part
at least, laziness come shorthand and possibly a combination of that with
indecision!


Thanks once again and best wishes,




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