Alternate Voice Telephony
Everyone is familiar with landline and mobile phones. There are a number of alternative voice technologies that you may use over your internet connection. They can provide a reliable alternative or back-up voice service and they are inexpensive.
VoIP
VoIP can be an exhausting topic. In a nutshell it is a relatively cheap and reliable way of voice communication and can work well over satellite and other internet connections. You may use a standard analogue phone handset, or a dedicated VoIP cordless phone system etc. VoIP is available over the Interim Satellite Service and an improved VoIP service is now available over the Long Term Satellite Service (Sky Muster). Click here to read more on VOIP over Sky Muster.
For more details regarding a VoIP service, talk with your RSP or arrange for a VoIP service with a VoIP only service provider.
Skype
You may use Skype for voice calls, with the Skype app installed on your smart phone or computer. You can call home and mobile numbers for a small cost. See http://www.skype.com/en/features/call-phones-and-mobiles/. You may also purchase a Skype cordless phone which LAN cable connects to your internet router. See http://dualphone.net/
*Please note, while all care has been taken in compiling BIRRR documents, we recommend that you check with your service provider, regarding your own connection issues.
Prepared for BIRRR by John Kitchener 7/1/2016
Better Internet for Rural, Regional & Remote Australia (BIRRR) 