2nd line (like VT)

[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..