Re: Does Ooma use SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)?
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:44 pm
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I was merely pointing out the fact that you seemed rescind to the fact that you should be able to get this, like you were entitled.flapjack wrote:
I've already stated that if open SIP was a "premium" option, I'd pay for it. But you're recommending I go find "other VoIP providers" that provide this option. I'm in the Ooma forums, asking questions about how to get the most of the service and you're discouraging me from doing that by referring me to other providers?
That would be no different than me logging into a Chevy forum and telling everyone to buy a different brand, because a Chevy won't do what I want it to.
I'm not sure how that is productive at all... especially with a lot of Ooma's features still "to be determined".
You thinking I'm acting like I'm "entitled" to something is simply your opinion, based on what you've read. If you re-read all my posts, you'll see I said "I hope", or "it would be nice" if Ooma opened up SIP. I never once said "I'm paying for VoIP that uses SIP. I'm entitled to use SIP to my own ends". I actually take a bit of offense to this, as I'd like to see some discussion as to why this isn't an option, and if it ever WILL be.lohertz wrote:I was merely pointing out the fact that you seemed rescind to the fact that you should be able to get this, like you were entitled.
If that is something you really desire, there are options for you to get it, was my point.
I keep an open mind as to what people want for various reasons, people will do whatever, and I can't control that.
Besides, sometimes, a certain product is right for one person and not another. Some people don't like the idea of a VoIP phone. Some people keep the landline because the feel more secure, as well as a cell phone.
For me, I pay enough money to the telco just to have my cell phone, they dont need anymore money for a landline. But others dont feel that.
I understand how it works, but thanks for the explanation. It could obviously be changed. These are just ideas. If Ooma never implements anything SIP-related for its end users, it's not like I'm gonna leave. I understand what I signed up for. When I saw the GV extensions news release, I got excited, that's all.murphy wrote:ooma uses an encrypted vpn tunnel from the hub to an ooma server. To me that implies that there is no way for the current ooma firmware to make a connection anywhere other than an ooma server. Could they change it? Probably, but only their design team knows if they could or would want to.
I am just a user too, so take my response with a healthy grain of salt. But I think I read somewhere that Ooma uses a customized, licensed version of Asterik and not the open source version. Among the changes are tunneling and encryption done in the hub. I think one of the side effects of that (but not its main purpose) effectively means "standard" ATA's and SIP related stuff is not compatible with the Ooma servers. Ditto for soft phones.flapjack wrote:So basically, to summarize (and stop the insults):
- Ooma uses SIP
- Ooma doesn't open SIP up to its users
- What are the reasons why?
Either that or a "soft phone" you can use, like Cisco has.but2002 wrote:I want SIP simply so I could use my ooma telephone number from my computer. I'm constantly in voice chats with other people with headphones on my head, and it would be an added convenience to answer calls with my computer, as well as make them without having to reach for the telephone (Which is a room away)