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VOIP over mobile broadband?

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  • 05-06-2016 6:58pm
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    Apogee
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    Does anyone have experience of VOIP working successfully over mobile broadband?

    I looking at this in the context of getting rid of a landline, but keeping/porting the landline number for occasional incoming calls.


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    kbotond2
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    Of course, VoIP works just fine on mobile.
    You can choose between multiple free softphones.
    For example if you are using Android then you can use CSipSimple or MizuDroid.
    Both works fine even on low bandwidth connections (the minimum you must have is 20 kbits which is just enough for G.729 codec)


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    Apogee
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    Thanks for reply. Can you confirm which network you're on? I was a little concerned about some mobile networks blocking ports.


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    Mr. G
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    Yeah I have got it working on Three fine. Use 4G for a more stable connection, works flawlessly on G.729 for me anyways.
    I think Vodafone block ports 5060 and prohibit it on some of their mobile broadband plans.

    Personally I believe using Virgin Media / FTTC with QoS is much better for a VoIP connection for business use or if you want a fully stable reliable connection.


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    Gmaximum
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    Apogee wrote:
    I looking at this in the context of getting rid of a landline, but keeping/porting the landline number for occasional incoming calls.

    If your a business customer Vodafone will give a virtual number pointed at your mobile as part of your bundled plan. (Used to be the case anyway)

    No reason why they wouldn't port your number


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    Mr. G
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    Gmaximum wrote: »
    If your a business customer Vodafone will give a virtual number pointed at your mobile as part of your bundled plan. (Used to be the case anyway)

    No reason why they wouldn't port your number

    That's Vodafone OneNet Express I think you're talking about. Thats a service. The OP just wants a VOIP device running on a mobile connection


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