2nd line (like VT)

[burris]

I think there was a thread about this some time ago, but I can't seem to find it. Tim, thoughts/plans to do a "free" 2nd line, like VT is doing? I'm not sure how much appeal this has to people, but I'd imagine it's a pretty big marketing plus.

Wouldn't it also require a two line ATA?

[Brian]

Wouldn't it also require a two line ATA?

Or a softphone.

[usa2k]

I've had a second ATA, same credentials on my two line phone.

I don't think 2-line will be a likely thing because the average user will not have access to their setup details.

If VOIPo had handed out GS with two phone ports, it could have been a cool promotion, and maybe only for users that have been with them long enough? Say 2nd phone port after 4 months with VOIPo as a retention thing.

Whatever they do with soft phone might be a more likely 2nd line possibility. Especially if the softphone is just a second instance of the primary line. Perhaps tied to a MAC ID?

[burris]

I've had a second ATA, same credentials on my two line phone.

I don't think 2-line will be a likely thing because the average user will not have access to their setup details.

If VOIPo had handed out GS with two phone ports, it could have been a cool promotion, and maybe only for users that have been with them long enough? Say 2nd phone port after 4 months with VOIPo as a retention thing.

Whatever they do with soft phone might be a more likely 2nd line possibility. Especially if the softphone is just a second instance of the primary line. Perhaps tied to a MAC ID?

I began to think about another line only for calling out when the main phone is tied up and began looking at previous posts.

I was wondering if I could hook up my SPA2102 to be able to get another dial tone. I would certainly be willing to pay a nominal sum to achieve this...if it's practical or possible.

I suppose the other possibility would be to get hooked up to a SIP. Only for outbound..

I've never gone that route before so I'm not too intimate with the process.

[usa2k]

Tim is very generous in not forcing an extra fee, or prohibiting this, but main-stream users won't have such ability since they will have a locked managed GS. I would be the first to say VOIPo can change their mind any time. From my call logs, I am sure most 1-line setups use way more minutes than at my house.

I just use it as a convenience, and it might be something VOIPo can evaluate if they feel like doing so. The GrandStream lacks the second port, so another ATA, or a soft phone are the remaining possibilities.

A second GrandStream with the same number and plan minutes ... would be worth paying for the cost of a second adapter just for consistency. That would not need anything fancier on vPanel and I doubt too many would abuse it badly (but what do I know?) That way, two managed GS would be real simplicity for even non-beta users. Perhaps in the future?

VOIPo has their hands full getting their main Residential offering ready, so lots of time for revisiting a thread as this in the future.

[burris]

Tim is very generous in not forcing an extra fee, or prohibiting this, but main-stream users won't have such ability since they will have a locked managed GS. I would be the first to say VOIPo can change their mind any time. From my call logs, I am sure most 1-line setups use way more minutes than at my house.

I just use it as a convenience, and it might be something VOIPo can evaluate if they feel like doing so. The GrandStream lacks the second port, so another ATA, or a soft phone are the remaining possibilities.

A second GrandStream with the same number and plan minutes ... would be worth paying for the cost of a second adapter just for consistency. That would not need anything fancier on vPanel and I doubt too many would abuse it badly (but what do I know?) That way, two managed GS would be real simplicity for even non-beta users. Perhaps in the future?

VOIPo has their hands full getting their main Residential offering ready, so lots of time for revisiting a thread as this in the future.

I totally agree that for me, there is no urgency in trying to implement this idea. I have cell phones with plenty of minutes that are never used.

I certainly agree that Tim's thrust must be to have a solid reliable service, such as it already is, and keep it that way....without trying to emulate VT and its quest for a network that doesn't work, but has the most bells and whistles...which also don't work.

When I was with VT, I posted the thought many times, that reliability is first on the list, and for those who want to fiddle, they missed their chance when Rome was burning..