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I get approx 22kbps up and down when using Skype to dialup and SkypeOut to fixed line telco's.
Voipcheap uses 64-55kbps up and down though for calls to telco's.
(that's with the setting for broadband disabled)
Video not included.
I'm using a 1Mbps connection.
Ok. Thanks. I use ADSL but don't but that's about it..... Which ISP sell accounts with SAIX as backbone?
ObeyTheDiode
Well-Known Member
I'm not a Voip user myself - but if you've got 512+kbps it should be sufficient. I would recommend ADSL over wireless connection 'cause of the lower latency (time delay). 3G etc. transmit in bursts (thats why you can't actually download @ 1.2Mbps - it's just a temp. peak value).
Check for an ISP that uses SAIX backbone ( IS uses satellites which is bad - the latency thing ).
Footnote: Should you decide using a cellular provider, keep in mind that MTN (and Nashua I believe) have a 'clause' charging Voip data @R25 p/MB. They don't actually enforce it - but it's there, and they could......the you would have to sell your house
Check for an ISP that uses SAIX backbone ( IS uses satellites which is bad - the latency thing ).
Footnote: Should you decide using a cellular provider, keep in mind that MTN (and Nashua I believe) have a 'clause' charging Voip data @R25 p/MB. They don't actually enforce it - but it's there, and they could......the you would have to sell your house
I'm not a Voip user myself - but if you've got 512+kbps it should be sufficient. I would recommend ADSL over wireless connection 'cause of the lower latency (time delay). 3G etc. transmit in bursts (thats why you can't actually download @ 1.2Mbps - it's just a temp. peak value).
Check for an ISP that uses SAIX backbone ( IS uses satellites which is bad - the latency thing ).
Footnote: Should you decide using a cellular provider, keep in mind that MTN (and Nashua I believe) have a 'clause' charging Voip data @R25 p/MB. They don't actually enforce it - but it's there, and they could......the you would have to sell your house
Any names of ISP's that uses SAIX as backbone?
Thanks. Last question. I take it that one needs to apply with them directly for the ADSL line 2? Or still with Telkom?
They don't accept any new aplication - checked their website.
HavocXphere
Honorary Master
Either way works. Web Africa has DSL Complete packages that include adsl line rental.
I'd go the Telkom route for the line rental. The ISPs are a bit powerless atm to get Telkom to move its @ss.
I'd go the Telkom route for the line rental. The ISPs are a bit powerless atm to get Telkom to move its @ss.
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Checked their website - A DSL Bronze complete account with 1 Gig will set you back R199. It's shaped. But can that be inclusive of the Telkom line rental?
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
Anyone know roughly how much bandwidth Skype video call uses?
medicnick83
Paramedic
Why dont you use a BW monitoring program and measure it yourself. 
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
Why dont you use a BW monitoring program and measure it yourself.
I thought someone might be able to tell me quicker...Like 22k/sec for voice only and x for video...
So I know whether or not to go out and buy a webcam...
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
I take it if it's 40kb/sec that means that to send and receive video you double that then??
HavocXphere
Honorary Master
I wouldn't bother with video. On my PC, its about 10KB/s total.
hj2k_x
Honorary Master
Working ok here now. Bit of a delay, but not too bad...