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How to replace BT telephone plug with a standard RJ11 connector?
Few weeks back I bought a BT telephone without checking connector's pin configuration. :(
Unfortunately pin configuration is different from the standard way. Now I need to replace the BS6312 431A plug ...
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Is there any information that can be gleaned from cell towers with a phone that is not on an active plan? [closed]
Specifically can geo-location data be exchanged (e.g. AGPS) without active cell service?
I do know that cellular companies are already required by law to provide E911 as a service regardless of ...
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How can I make and receive phone calls from one number from multiple locations? [closed]
I wish to be able to use one landline number for all my business work, but to be able to both make and receive calls from this number via my mobile as well as the landline itself. I also want access ...
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Why are the numbers on keyboard numpads are not arranged like ATM or phone keypads?
Why did designers not arrange the numbers on numpads like ATM or phone keypads?
I mean, 7 8 9 - 4 5 6 - 1 2 3 - 0 vs. 1 2 3 - 4 5 6 - 7 8 9 - 0.
Does human brain work the reverse way when working ...
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VoiP to connections?
I have been recently playing with AsterixNow and got a nice network set-up with trunks and sips.
Outgoing calls go to a VoIP provider that charge me say 2pence per minute for local mobile.
I have been ...
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How to set up a home SIP Server/Proxy for multi ring?
I have a sip account which only allows one device to be registered. When i'm at home I want incoming calls to be able to ring on multiple devices. All of these devices are connected to the local ...
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How to build IVR with usb modem using asterisk?
I have a USB 3g modem, which also supports voice calling, I want to implement IVR ( Interactive Voice response) with it on linux, Can I do it with Asterisk? If yes, then please help me on how to do ...
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Book for understanding Internet Telephony?
I'm a developer, system/network administrator, and I'm very familiar in setting up internet services such as Apache, BIND, SSH, etc. but what I'm entirely new to is telephony. Is there a book or guide ...
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program to dial land phone, enter password and record?
is there a program for Windows (or linux command line) platform that would do below from a command line?
call a land phone number (using my SIP account)
enter password
record the call
finishes after ...
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Polycom for both analog phone & computer? [closed]
At work, we are setting up a conference room, and we want a Polycom that we can hook up to the phone system for traditional voice conferencing, as well as one we can hook up to our Mac Mini + TV setup ...
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How to set up personal VoIP server?
I'm looking to run my own VoIP server so I can make and record calls and the like. I need to basically bind a phone number to the server and me able to call it and use it as a regular phone. I'm new ...
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Caller ID Spoof and Text Spams – How do they work? [closed]
(I’ve put this here on SuperUser as it feels like the most appropriate place to have it, although it probably has elements which are relevant on StackOverflow and ServerFault. I'm happy to post ...
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How to monitor phone calls from computer?
Is it possible to monitor,record,block,etc phone calls of my home telephone from my computer? I really need this kind of thing because im getting calls from bad people
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software to automatically record telephone calls (landline)
I'm looking for some software which will record all calls made or received on my landline telephone. Any suggestions? I want to keep a record of all calls saved on my computer as MP3 or some other ...
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What's the correct way to splice 4 conductor phone wire? [closed]
Kind of a legacy question, because I'd rather be using 4 pair Cat6 than crappy 2 pair phone line, but I need to do it, and I'm thinking there must be a better way than the obvious ...
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What are some good microphones or speakerphones for large conference calls with Skype
I frequently conduct conference calls with 5–15 people in a large conference room, and 1–5 people on a conference line. Lately, in the summer with the AC blasting, no one can hear anything. I tried ...
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opensolaris and IP telephony (what to choose)
What program to choose to make call over internet (IP telephony)?
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convert home phone wiring to Ethernet
can i convert phone wiring in walls to act as only Ethernet network cause the phone wiring is not in use and not connected to the phone company so there is no voltage in the wires
i remove the wall ...
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Force firefox to open pages in a specific tab using command line
Here's the challenge: I developed Softphone Screenpop PHP App that takes caller id info and searches for a match in our db, also allows us to collect call statistics. Great for our management but it's ...
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Please recommend SIP voicemail software
My ISP offers some VoIP service which is provided via the same network cable as internet does. The ISP techsupport claims that the only known ways of connection allowing me to use VoIP is such that ...
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UTP cable for telephone line possible?
One of my customers has build a new house with pre-installed cables for internet. The only thing he didn't think about was installing a cable for his telephone line.
Behind his desk, he has a "spare" ...
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IP telephony open source systems
I'm trying to pick an IP telephony technology to learn. I heard of Asterisk, trixbox, freePBX, and my head was already spinning being not sure what to learn. Then I came across this article listing ...
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PC Phone Modem Software
I'm looking for a piece of software that will let me hook a phone line up to my PC Modem and place calls over it using my mic and computer speakers. Does anyone have any experience with anything like ...
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Best SIP VOIP hardware ever. Suggestions?
I need a VOIP adapter that has at least these characteristics:
1 ethernet port, so I can make SIP VOIP calls. The box must allow one or two SIP accounts;
1 FXS port, so I can connect it to my ...
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Teleconference between three or more people on Skype
Skype is great for 2-way video conferencing, but for my work I need to be able to patch in more than two people to the video conference.
Is it possible to hook up three or more people into a Skype ...
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How do I know if a regular handset will work with VoIP?
I'm looking into this VoIP stuff and I'm awefully confused. There must be a million options. When reading about any given solution, how do I know if it'll allow me to use a regular handset rather than ...
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What program do you use to make phone calls?
Which free software you recommend to make voice phone calls over a regular fax/modems card in windows ?
