Subj : VOIP.ms Cheap VOIP & CallerID
To   : All
From : warmfuzzy
Date : Sat Apr 15 2023 23:33:10

I was recently encouraged to try out the service of VOIP.ms.  First off, as this is a forum on security intelligence I'll get by the security benefits first and then will describe my experience with them.

So you get to choose any caller ID that you want, and it is configurable on your local ATA (Analog Telephone Adapter) device, so that means you can change the caller ID feature on the fly.  Imagine setting it to "THE MAN" or "THE COPS" or "THE PRESIDENT" or "TROUBLE" ... the list could go on and on.

To use VOIP.ms you need an ATA device.  Personally my favorite out of all of them is a GrandStream HT802.  It supports two lines at the same time, so one line could be for FAX and the other VOICE, or even have a MODEM line and a VOICE line.  As this is a BBS forum you might be more interested in the modem option.  And you might be saying, modems don't work on VOIP.  Generally that is true, however the HT802 supports an uncompressed protocol so you've got a full 64kbps line to do whatever you feel like doing with it.

Cryptography is also on offer with the HT802.  As the device is modern I expect that it would work well with VOIP.ms service.

Now for the really fun stuff: a Business plan costs about $2 USD and every month and a minute costs a little less than one cent: $0.009 to be exact. They also have a residential line option where you pay about $7 USD per month and get 1800 minutes or more.  So after the initial cost of the ATA device and you sign up for VOIP/ms you're flying.  The audio quality is fantastic and you have full control over special features such as call waiting, caller ID, call transfer, and a whole pile of other stuff that I'm not too familiar with.  Into the ATA device you plug a standard land line phone in and it acts just like any other line with a very clear fidelity.

I hope that you have just as much fun as I am having with this landline phone replacement.  $7 USD compared to the regular $35 USD is huge.  Why waste money that you don't have to.

If this message has made you decide to get service from VOIP.ms please give me a message at society@phatstar.org and I can get you a significant discount.  I give you a code and you get your balance topped up.  It's a good deal so don't pass this offer up

I hope this message finds you well.
Cheers!
-warmfuzzy

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