SIP usage

[timwidmer]

I just transferred my account from residential to reseller. Here are some things I noticed, and I am not sure about. The literature that I read stated I would get a free e911 account.. my number was transferred, but did not have e911 enabled. I enabled it and got charged 1.oo. Also am paying for every minute I use, but paid 18.00 two weeks ago. Do I get credit. And lastly I managed to use the sip feature on a number, but it was using my wholesale minutes. I though the sip usage was free. I might not understand the sip thing, could you clarify? Everything else seems great, and does not seem to confusing. I like what I see, and I understand the 50.00 credit was a freebee, so I am not complaining, just want to make sure we are all on the same page.
Thanks
Tim

[VOIPoTim]

Yes, all accounts include 3 free numbers, 3 free 911 accounts, and first 1000 minutes each month. If you're not getting this, please e-mail reseller@voipo.com and explain what you're seeing and it'll get fixed for you.


SIP usage is when you use a SIP address instead of a phone number.

So if an incoming call goes to 10DigitNumber@in01.voipwelcome.com or you forward something to a sip address outbound. Basically it's when you don't use the phone number and it bypasses the regular phone network and stays on the internet the entire time.

[timwidmer]

so I can set numbers to forward to sip addresses only? Are we talking like skype numbers?

[usa2k]

Skype does not use SIP.

A test number that echos back anything you say could be a way to test.

sip:echo@iptel.org
I have outbound routing 456 set to "ring" it.

It does not actually ring but works right away after I dial 456#

There may not be many, especially since FreeWorldDialup lost its free aspect. There are other VoIP companies that permit SIP calling. None that I currently use.

Too bad VOIPo does not have test numbers ...

Suggestions:

sip:echo@in.voipo.com
sip:time@in.voipo.com

[eacollin]

Skype does not use SIP.

A test number that echos back anything you say could be a way to test.

sip:echo@iptel.org
I have outbound routing 456 set to "ring" it.

It does not actually ring but works right away after I dial 456#

There may not be many, especially since FreeWorldDialup lost its free aspect. There are other VoIP companies that permit SIP calling. None that I currently use.

Too bad VOIPo does not have test numbers ...

Suggestions:

sip:echo@in.voipo.com
sip:time@in.voipo.com

Would that include a Google Voice as a sip forward?

[usa2k]

Would that include a Google Voice as a sip forward?

I don't use Google Voice. Not sure what your question means.
Perhaps someone else has an answer?

[GreenLantern]

Let me see if I understand correctly (SIP is new to me).

If I initiate a SIP call, rather than dialing a number, basically from one SIP user to another (even if on a different service), then that call doesn't use any "minutes"... it is basically free?

Thanks in advance.