New to VOIP, have many things to ask

[thomas261989]

I intend to have Exetel Naked ADSL2 at the end of this month.
1) Would VOIP service come along with it or do I have to apply for it separately?
2) How much is the activation fee?
3) I want to use 'soft phone' implementation. If my laptop is off, what would happen to the incoming calls?
4) Do I have to buy the 'soft phone' software or can I download it for free?

[dbr]

1) Would VOIP service come along with it or do I have to apply for it separately?

When you have your account set up you should log into user facilities and apply for VOIP. You can then pick a DID in the location of your choice. The 'service' comes as part of the NDSL, however you have to 'apply' for it, which is where you pick your DID.

2) How much is the activation fee?

NDSL activation is currently $40. VOIP activation $0.00

3) I want to use 'soft phone' implementation. If my laptop is off, what would happen to the incoming calls?

You can set up your VOIP account to divert to voicemail when no answer. If you are ONLY using softphone and it is off, then if you don't elect to divert to voicemail, I imagine the call would ring out or be engaged (guess not knowledge).

4) Do I have to buy the 'soft phone' software or can I download it for free?

Like many applications there are both free and paid for softphones. X-Lite is an example of a free one.

[thomas261989]

Thank you very much.
Do you know what codec X-Lite supports?
How do I check if I'm able to use X-Lite?

[jokiin]

Thank you very much.
Do you know what codec X-Lite supports?
How do I check if I'm able to use X-Lite?

http://www.counterpath.com/assets/files ... m-Bria.pdf

[dbr]

How do I check if I'm able to use X-Lite?

I don't quite follow this question. If you have a VOIP account, and you have a Computer, then download xlite enter the VOIP settings and away you go.