WiFi VoIP Phone

[WireFree]

Hi,

Does anyone have any recommendations for a low priced WiFi phone that I can use in the office?
There's not much available if I limit the Google Search to South Africa.

WireFree

[avert]

Are you using multiple AP's? if so go for a more expensive one.

Currently I use Linksys WIP330, theyre pretty ****, but cheap at the same time. Dont handle switching between AP's that well

You can also look at using standard analog wireless phones with a linksys spa 2102

[webtailor]

Why not use a smartphone (iPhone or Android) with a SIP application like 3CX? As avert mention, the main problem start when switching between your wireless points.
The other problem (at least with iPhones...) is that the application stay on only for 10 minutes aprox (even if the app is supposed to be running on the background). Is an internal iOS problem, but I can live with it.
Not sure if 3CX has the same issue on Android.

[warwickw]

I wouldn't go with a WiFi sip phone, everyone that I have tested todate sucks.

Rather get yourself a DECT solution, either via a SIP ATA, I recommend the Linksys PAP2 with a traditional analog DECT phone that you can pickup a Game, Dion etc, or alternatively something like the Gigaset A580IP or Snom M9.

[Brandon]

I wouldn't go with a WiFi sip phone, everyone that I have tested todate sucks.

Rather get yourself a DECT solution, either via a SIP ATA, I recommend the Linksys PAP2 with a traditional analog DECT phone that you can pickup a Game, Dion etc, or alternatively something like the Gigaset A580IP or Snom M9.

+1 to DECT, currently using Gigaset A58, A510 & Snom M3 & M9 - IMHO Gigaset is far better than Snom (range, battery life & build quality).

Using CSipSimple app on the S2: if you only have only 1 (powerful) AP and great signal coverage it does work.

[kilos]

Not a cheap solution but worth looking at it
Use a long range Senao SN258+Cordless Phone connected to an ATA
(Source: Cordless4U from Dubai)
We wont talk about the legality of the phone

2 pcs x 220 USD = 440 USD - SENAO SN 258+NEW1 Standard Cordless Phone kit - 1 base, 1 handset, 1 battery 750mA , 1 Handset belt clip , 1 base adapter 110-120/220-240V, 1 indoor antenna, 1 user manual, one year warranty
Indoor antenna : Max Range with out line of sight 500m - 1km. Max range in line of sight is up to 2 km
Outdoor antenna : Max Range with out line of sight 2 km - 8 km. Max range in line of sight is up to 15 km

[warwickw]

Not a cheap solution but worth looking at it
Use a long range Senao SN258+Cordless Phone connected to an ATA
(Source: Cordless4U from Dubai)
We wont talk about the legality of the phone

Nice for a farmer, but still very illegal.

[Wimhotep]

We use Gigaset / Yealink phones ... best value for money.

GIGASET A510IP CORDLESS DECT IP PHONE
Base unit @ R 837.00 Incl VAT
http://gigaset.com/hq/en/product/GIGASETA510IP.html
The above base unit comes with 1 x free handset but can handle up to 4 phones and 3 concurrent calls ( 2 x VoIP calls + 1 x Analogue) . Wireless range is about 40 - 50m from base.

Additional Handsets : Gigaset A58H @ R 503.00 Incl VAT http://gigaset.com/hq/en/product/GIGASETA58H.html

Colour Display Handsets : Gigaset E49H @ R 752.00 Incl VAT http://gigaset.com/hq/en/product/GIGASETE49H.html

Unidata WPU-7800 WiFi Sip Phone @ R 1 771.00 Incl VAT http://www.udcsystems.com/product/wpu7800.php

These prices are retail.

[warwickw]

Whatever happened to that Gigaset A580IP trio pack, that had 3 handsets included ? I haven't seen that being sold in a long time, it was excellent value for money.

[Wimhotep]

Whatever happened to that Gigaset A580IP trio pack, that had 3 handsets included ? I haven't seen that being sold in a long time, it was excellent value for money.

no longer available ....
Even the single handset and base A580IP has been replaced by the A510IP. Much faster CPU , better firmware , better color phone. Same price as old model.