[VoIP] Numbering

[Mark Rudholm]

Lee Spenadel wrote:
> Mark,
> 
> I built my own Step-by-Step switch.  It lives in a standard telco data rack
> (7' high) and has 3 line finders, 4 connectors (one is a Coin Connector for
> my payphones), 3 selectors and two trunk cans.  I interface this to CNET via
> Asterisk - office code 349 in the CNET directory.  I installed an Adtran 850
> channel bank and T1 card in the * box.  Works nicely.  * became the center
> of my telephony universe here, allowing me to tie together multiple systems.
> The best part of my SxS is the support for my 10 3-slot payphones, all of
> which are configured for Coin First service - with answer supervision.
> 
> Get on board.  Reserve an office code.  You'll be surprised at what you
> start to build.......

Hmm... it would be nice to have the 3-slot in my kitchen working right.
Although, I'm not sure where I'd get the operator for calls requiring
more than the initial rate deposit :-)

I don't suppose anyone has a complete set of ACTS recordings I might
have a copy of?

Speaking of ACTS, it's a shame it no longer supports inter-LATA.
The other night, just out of curiosity, I dialed some 0+ inter-LATA
calls from the 2C2 in my study and the nice lady told me that no,
there's no more coin paid service for long distance anymore and
that I'd have to use a credit/calling card (at quite ridiculous
prices).  Now that AT&T is back in the payphone business (by virtue
of merging with RBOCs that are in the payphone business) they really
ought to resume inter-LATA service.