Ian Richardson wrote:
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> I'm looking to replace our NTL telephone service with a VOIP one
> using the NTL broadband connection I've got.
>
> I guess I could use an analogue telephone adapter (ATA), and use my
> existing PSTN-based DECT answerphone.
>
> I'm using a Linksys WRT54G router flashed with SIP@Home-enabled
> DD-WRT (so I could then use a SIP-enabled wifi phone for around the
> house), but as the cost of a standalone ATA appears to be about as
> much as a replacement wireless router with built-in ATA, I'm also up
> for any suggestions on replacing the router (as long as I can also
> flash it with DD-WRT).
>
> The only pain is that I also have a Sky HD box connected to the
> existing phone line. Rather than replace the existing wired extension
> with an alternative, it looks like I could use a wireless phone
> extender (specifically the one advertised on
> [url]http://www.netshop.co.uk/productcategorydetail.aspx?categoryid=55456[/url],
> as most sites claim that alternatives don't work with Sky+ or SkyHD
> boxes). Unless, of course, anyone knows differently.
>
> Oh, and is there a way of doing this such that my existing NTL
> telephone number could be used with the VOIP provider?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ian[/color]



Ian

I'm on NTL / Vigin Media and I gave up my phone line with them in
favour of VOIP -I started with Sipgate and quickly changed to
Voip.co.uk for a much better service.

I use my mobile as an emergency backup.

I bought a Linksys SPA1001 and plugged that into my cable router. Easy
to set up -like you I was a complete newbie at this -but it was quite
simple -I asked acouple of questions on this forum and was put straight
on some minor issues.

No problems with the service.

As for SKY - I too have HD and I was sent a letter stating that my
phone line wasn't working and it needed sorting to comply with the
contract.

I pointed out that I did have a phone line, but because it was VOIP, it
wasn't going to let their Skybox modenm connect with their server due
to speed issues.
They simply replied along the lines of "no problem - consider it a
closed matter". Obviously it is something they will have to cater for
as more and more people begin to use Voip ....... so .... don't worry
about Sky.

Mick Richardson (I assume no relation!)

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