Subj : Re: PHATstar Dial-in for POTS Modems
To   : hollowone
From : warmfuzzy
Date : Fri Oct 06 2023 23:47:55

 ho> Even though I don't possibly have the tools now to connect to a phone
 ho> line, I find it super cool idea!
 ho> I also wonder. all telephony today is VOIP anyway and I can buy a phone
 ho> number via AirCall or similar services. Would this be possible to
 ho> virtualize access to a board via such service and virtual modem and a
 ho> phone number instead of IP?

Yes, there is a perfect solution to your situation.  Buy a GrandStream HT802, plug one end into any active ethernet connection and the two plugs into one or two landline handsets, configure the GS HT802 to use the uncompressed audio codec, and you're good to go, a phone that very accurately mimics a standard POTS phone line.  You will be able to plug the RJ-11 ports into your modem and dial away like you could as a young youth (if that was your generation).  Check it out.  Oh, and I almost forgot, you will need to sign up with VOIP.MS (https://voip.ms).  Their monthly plans are very inexpensive and a solid alternative to their competition.  Huge props to VOIP.MS!!!

Cheers!
-warmfuzzy

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