New Telephony from OnLime
Moscow telephone number without a monthly fee and even without a telephone wire? OnLime Home Telephone is not only a city number in the code 499/495, but also all the features of modern digital telephony.
Many have already come across such concepts as IP telephony, Internet telephony, VoIP or SIP telephony - one of the varieties of IP telephony. We will not deeply understand the essence of these concepts. It is only important to understand that IP-telephony is the same telephone connection, but instead of a telephone line - a dedicated copper pair - a data network is used, for example, the one through which you access the Internet.
In our difficult times, many are already thinking about abandoning the traditional landline phone. Some are tired of endless advertising calls, others have long switched to using a mobile phone. And why pay for a telephone line that you don’t use when there is mobile connection and the Internet? But not so simple. In a number of situations - when obtaining a loan from a bank, making an appointment with a doctor, etc. - you may be required to have a home number rather than a mobile phone. Yes, and your grandmother is used to the traditional device; you won’t learn how to manage a mobile phone in any way.
Moscow phone number without a monthly fee. Is it possible? Quite. And there are several options. Consider the simplest, when you do not need to bother with the purchase of equipment - everything will be provided by the provider. And even the old analogue phone will not need to be changed if it is dear to you as a memory. The device will work as before. And even better when it comes to sound quality and features.
OnLime users (Rostelecom) have such an opportunity, who can activate the Home Phone service for free”And as a result get a Moscow number and a starter kit of equipment as a free add-on to the Internet. What do we get as a result? City number (it is provided in code 499 or 495), landline, mobile, long-distance and international telephone communications at favorable rates (low prices for outgoing calls), free services (automatic caller ID - Caller ID, call hold, call forwarding), the ability to connect additional services (anti-caller ID, change of number, favorite direction).
All this - in the absence of a fee for a subscriber line and any additional mandatory monthly payments. Only calls are paid. And no upfront costs. Everything is free: connection, equipment, number selection, caller ID. You need to pay only for calls, andtariffs are quite moderate and cheaper than similar services of competitors.
Local calls from the OnLime home telephone are charged at 50 kopecks. for 1 minute of connection with subscribers of city telephony in Moscow and 1.5 rubles. in 1 minute of connection with mobile phones in Moscow and the Moscow region. For long-distance and international calls, there are three tariff plans and several Options by destination. The options make it possible to make calls to selected regions of Russia (to selected foreign countries) at a low price, and the option “Zero within the network” makes it possible to make free calls to Rostelecom subscribers throughout Russia (100 minutes each day).
This home phone has another huge plus. When you move to a new Moscow apartment, the telephone number - the direct number in the code 499/495 - will remain with you. This is especially convenient for those who rent a home. However, transferring the telephone number to MGTS to OnLime does not work: the law on the transfer of numbers does not work for fixed-line networks, although such a possibility exists technically.
Just like in MGTS, to use the landline phone you need to connect to the operator’s network (in our case, the OnLime network). And if you turn off the electricity, then the phone does not work if you do not have an uninterruptible power supply. However, GPON users from MGTS will not work either. Perhaps these are the only drawbacks.
The procedure for connecting the Home Phone service is simple. You submit an application through your personal account, they call you back and specify the address and convenient installation time. When ordering services, you will be offered a choice of five rooms in three categories. Number of the Standard category is provided free of charge, when choosing from the categories Silver and Gold, with "beautiful" numbers, you will have to pay a little extra.
At the appointed time, the wizard arrives, connects the VoIP gateway, which receives all the settings over the network, and connects the phone. Connection takes 10-15 minutes. VoIP-gateway - a small box that is provided for free rental. In the future, you do not need to configure this gateway or manage it. The gateway works just like a telephone adapter. This option is suitable for those who do not want to abandon the old phone. Only the home number will change, or rather, the number in OnLime will be given a new one, the number from MGTS will remain with you on the old wire.
The wizard connects the gateway to your router with a standard Ethernet cable, or if there is no router, the gateway will be connected to the OnLime wire in front of your computer. Then, via a standard telephone cable with RJ11 connectors, any button or cordless telephone is connected. For this, the gateway has a corresponding port (FXS port). Advanced router models, also available to OnLime subscribers, are already equipped with this port and do not require a VoIP gateway at all - this is a built-in function. So those users who do not want to install extra devices can choose such a “premium” Wi-Fi router (aka a router).
Another option is suitable for owners of IP-phones - they can be connected with an Ethernet cable directly to the router. Now “OnLime” simplifies the procedure for connecting Gigaset IP-series phones - it will become automatic, it will be enough for the user to enter an activation code (10 digits). So far, configuration templates are being used.
That, in fact, is all. After that, you can make calls in the usual way.
A subscriber voice gateway is designed for voice and facsimile messaging over IP networks (VoIP) and supports the SIP control protocol. Using the most advanced voice compression algorithms (G.711 codec) and quality of service, a VoIP gateway provides high-quality voice transmission.
According to user reviews, the sound quality in "Home Phone" is very good, and the volume is higher than usual, so for those who do not have hearing impairment, you can reduce the speaker volume to a minimum.
In addition to connecting a standard home telephone, “OnLime” allows you to use any of your devices — a smartphone, tablet, laptop, for calls. For this, special software (SIP software) must be installed on the devices, and they must also be connected to the OnLime Internet. To do this, you don’t even need to call technical specialists - the provider explains in detail how to set up mobile devices on his website in the Help - Landline Phone section , there are also recommended SIP telephony applications for various operating systems. You can set up mobile devices both instead of a regular landline phone, and together with it - this will save you from having to run to the handset: an incoming call arrives immediately to your connected device.
However, you can call from the OnLime number only from a specific place, that is, from an apartment - the provider is obliged to limit the scope of telephone communications in accordance with the law. That is, even if you use the SIP client on your smartphone, in normal mode you can only call from it in the coverage area of your home Wi-Fi network.
When an outgoing call is from a SIP phone or from a regular one via a VoIP gateway, the request is sent through the Internet to a VoIP provider. He receives information about where you are calling, and sends a request via the Internet to the local provider of this service, who makes the call to the addressee. In the case of OnLime Home Phone, the situation is somewhat different - local calls are transferred through the Rostelecom network, so the provider has the ability to control the quality of communication by prioritizing voice and signaling. This distinguishes Rostelecom from IP-telephony providers that provide services on other people's networks without prioritizing traffic.
OnLime calls from the apartment to the provider's telephone switchboard, that is, they do not go to the Internet. As a switch, the provider uses SoftSwitch category 5 (carrier class) from Huawei. So if there is demand from consumers, including corporate users, the provider can configure a variety of additional functions. However, for private subscribers and users of the SOHO segment, broad functionality is not required.
Which telephone to choose for "Home Phone"? There are many possibilities - from the old analog wired device to hybrid DECT cordless phones. A hybrid phone can work with both a landline and IP-telephony. To do this, he has two ports. This option is suitable for those who do not want to abandon the old phone number. You can get by with a program for a computer or smartphone.
For example, in the latest versions of Android there is a built-in SIP client. Or you can download it from the “app store”. If you have an iPhone, iPad - open the App Store, enter in the search SIP or VoIP and choose to taste. Now Rostelecom is developing its own special application for IP-telephony. Such a "communicator", unlike Skype or Viber, will allow users to get a real city phone number for calls to other phone numbers. Subscribers will be able to link their home number to the application and receive calls through it away from home, even abroad.
But in any case, it is better to think about buying a telephone specifically - convenient and functional. It facilitates the task of the presence documenton setting up phones and SIP clients on the OnLaym website. For those who like to do everything with their own hands, there are also instructions on setting up routers.
Phone Gigaset C530IP. The city line and the Internet are connected to it.
From the subscriber to the switch there is a twisted pair cable, the switches are connected by optical rings: access level, aggregation and DWDM backbone optical network.
Thus, the entire optical network, up to the home switch, is redundant. In any single accident in the ring, connectivity is not lost. Only the line from the subscriber to the home switch is not reserved. The fanless switch is enclosed in a vandal proof cabinet and can operate in extreme temperature conditions. SoftSwitch itself is reserved according to the N + 1 scheme. And the phone will work even if the money on the subscriber’s personal account runs out,
So, on-line telephone communication is a landline telephone in Moscow, landline, mobile, long-distance and international telephone communications at competitive rates, no subscriber line charges, free services (Caller ID), call retention, call forwarding.
Among the additional paid services are “Beloved Intercity”, “Call to other countries”, anti-caller ID, “Zero within the network”. The first makes it possible to call phone numbers throughout Russia in the selected one or more long-distance directions at a low price. The international call service “Call to other countries” allows you to make cheap calls to phone numbers in selected countries. “Zero within the network” means free calls to other numbers of Rostelecom subscribers throughout Russia. By connecting, the subscriber will receive 100 free minutes of calls. Of course, Rostelecom offers IP-telephony services not only for the home, but also for the office - a virtual number and a virtual telephone exchange. But this is a completely different story.
Why pay more?
In our difficult times, many are already thinking about abandoning the traditional landline phone. Some are tired of endless advertising calls, others have long switched to using a mobile phone. And why pay for a telephone line that you don’t use when there is mobile connection and the Internet? But not so simple. In a number of situations - when obtaining a loan from a bank, making an appointment with a doctor, etc. - you may be required to have a home number rather than a mobile phone. Yes, and your grandmother is used to the traditional device; you won’t learn how to manage a mobile phone in any way.
Moscow phone number without a monthly fee. Is it possible? Quite. And there are several options. Consider the simplest, when you do not need to bother with the purchase of equipment - everything will be provided by the provider. And even the old analogue phone will not need to be changed if it is dear to you as a memory. The device will work as before. And even better when it comes to sound quality and features.
OnLime users (Rostelecom) have such an opportunity, who can activate the Home Phone service for free”And as a result get a Moscow number and a starter kit of equipment as a free add-on to the Internet. What do we get as a result? City number (it is provided in code 499 or 495), landline, mobile, long-distance and international telephone communications at favorable rates (low prices for outgoing calls), free services (automatic caller ID - Caller ID, call hold, call forwarding), the ability to connect additional services (anti-caller ID, change of number, favorite direction).
All this - in the absence of a fee for a subscriber line and any additional mandatory monthly payments. Only calls are paid. And no upfront costs. Everything is free: connection, equipment, number selection, caller ID. You need to pay only for calls, andtariffs are quite moderate and cheaper than similar services of competitors.
Local calls from the OnLime home telephone are charged at 50 kopecks. for 1 minute of connection with subscribers of city telephony in Moscow and 1.5 rubles. in 1 minute of connection with mobile phones in Moscow and the Moscow region. For long-distance and international calls, there are three tariff plans and several Options by destination. The options make it possible to make calls to selected regions of Russia (to selected foreign countries) at a low price, and the option “Zero within the network” makes it possible to make free calls to Rostelecom subscribers throughout Russia (100 minutes each day).
Always with you
This home phone has another huge plus. When you move to a new Moscow apartment, the telephone number - the direct number in the code 499/495 - will remain with you. This is especially convenient for those who rent a home. However, transferring the telephone number to MGTS to OnLime does not work: the law on the transfer of numbers does not work for fixed-line networks, although such a possibility exists technically.
Just like in MGTS, to use the landline phone you need to connect to the operator’s network (in our case, the OnLime network). And if you turn off the electricity, then the phone does not work if you do not have an uninterruptible power supply. However, GPON users from MGTS will not work either. Perhaps these are the only drawbacks.
How to connect?
The procedure for connecting the Home Phone service is simple. You submit an application through your personal account, they call you back and specify the address and convenient installation time. When ordering services, you will be offered a choice of five rooms in three categories. Number of the Standard category is provided free of charge, when choosing from the categories Silver and Gold, with "beautiful" numbers, you will have to pay a little extra.
At the appointed time, the wizard arrives, connects the VoIP gateway, which receives all the settings over the network, and connects the phone. Connection takes 10-15 minutes. VoIP-gateway - a small box that is provided for free rental. In the future, you do not need to configure this gateway or manage it. The gateway works just like a telephone adapter. This option is suitable for those who do not want to abandon the old phone. Only the home number will change, or rather, the number in OnLime will be given a new one, the number from MGTS will remain with you on the old wire.
The wizard connects the gateway to your router with a standard Ethernet cable, or if there is no router, the gateway will be connected to the OnLime wire in front of your computer. Then, via a standard telephone cable with RJ11 connectors, any button or cordless telephone is connected. For this, the gateway has a corresponding port (FXS port). Advanced router models, also available to OnLime subscribers, are already equipped with this port and do not require a VoIP gateway at all - this is a built-in function. So those users who do not want to install extra devices can choose such a “premium” Wi-Fi router (aka a router).
Another option is suitable for owners of IP-phones - they can be connected with an Ethernet cable directly to the router. Now “OnLime” simplifies the procedure for connecting Gigaset IP-series phones - it will become automatic, it will be enough for the user to enter an activation code (10 digits). So far, configuration templates are being used.
That, in fact, is all. After that, you can make calls in the usual way.
A subscriber voice gateway is designed for voice and facsimile messaging over IP networks (VoIP) and supports the SIP control protocol. Using the most advanced voice compression algorithms (G.711 codec) and quality of service, a VoIP gateway provides high-quality voice transmission.
According to user reviews, the sound quality in "Home Phone" is very good, and the volume is higher than usual, so for those who do not have hearing impairment, you can reduce the speaker volume to a minimum.
Calls without a home phone?
In addition to connecting a standard home telephone, “OnLime” allows you to use any of your devices — a smartphone, tablet, laptop, for calls. For this, special software (SIP software) must be installed on the devices, and they must also be connected to the OnLime Internet. To do this, you don’t even need to call technical specialists - the provider explains in detail how to set up mobile devices on his website in the Help - Landline Phone section , there are also recommended SIP telephony applications for various operating systems. You can set up mobile devices both instead of a regular landline phone, and together with it - this will save you from having to run to the handset: an incoming call arrives immediately to your connected device.
However, you can call from the OnLime number only from a specific place, that is, from an apartment - the provider is obliged to limit the scope of telephone communications in accordance with the law. That is, even if you use the SIP client on your smartphone, in normal mode you can only call from it in the coverage area of your home Wi-Fi network.
How does SIP work?
When an outgoing call is from a SIP phone or from a regular one via a VoIP gateway, the request is sent through the Internet to a VoIP provider. He receives information about where you are calling, and sends a request via the Internet to the local provider of this service, who makes the call to the addressee. In the case of OnLime Home Phone, the situation is somewhat different - local calls are transferred through the Rostelecom network, so the provider has the ability to control the quality of communication by prioritizing voice and signaling. This distinguishes Rostelecom from IP-telephony providers that provide services on other people's networks without prioritizing traffic.
OnLime calls from the apartment to the provider's telephone switchboard, that is, they do not go to the Internet. As a switch, the provider uses SoftSwitch category 5 (carrier class) from Huawei. So if there is demand from consumers, including corporate users, the provider can configure a variety of additional functions. However, for private subscribers and users of the SOHO segment, broad functionality is not required.
Phone or SIP client?
Which telephone to choose for "Home Phone"? There are many possibilities - from the old analog wired device to hybrid DECT cordless phones. A hybrid phone can work with both a landline and IP-telephony. To do this, he has two ports. This option is suitable for those who do not want to abandon the old phone number. You can get by with a program for a computer or smartphone.
For example, in the latest versions of Android there is a built-in SIP client. Or you can download it from the “app store”. If you have an iPhone, iPad - open the App Store, enter in the search SIP or VoIP and choose to taste. Now Rostelecom is developing its own special application for IP-telephony. Such a "communicator", unlike Skype or Viber, will allow users to get a real city phone number for calls to other phone numbers. Subscribers will be able to link their home number to the application and receive calls through it away from home, even abroad.
But in any case, it is better to think about buying a telephone specifically - convenient and functional. It facilitates the task of the presence documenton setting up phones and SIP clients on the OnLaym website. For those who like to do everything with their own hands, there are also instructions on setting up routers.
Phone Gigaset C530IP. The city line and the Internet are connected to it.
How reliable is it?
From the subscriber to the switch there is a twisted pair cable, the switches are connected by optical rings: access level, aggregation and DWDM backbone optical network.
Thus, the entire optical network, up to the home switch, is redundant. In any single accident in the ring, connectivity is not lost. Only the line from the subscriber to the home switch is not reserved. The fanless switch is enclosed in a vandal proof cabinet and can operate in extreme temperature conditions. SoftSwitch itself is reserved according to the N + 1 scheme. And the phone will work even if the money on the subscriber’s personal account runs out,
To summarize
So, on-line telephone communication is a landline telephone in Moscow, landline, mobile, long-distance and international telephone communications at competitive rates, no subscriber line charges, free services (Caller ID), call retention, call forwarding.
Among the additional paid services are “Beloved Intercity”, “Call to other countries”, anti-caller ID, “Zero within the network”. The first makes it possible to call phone numbers throughout Russia in the selected one or more long-distance directions at a low price. The international call service “Call to other countries” allows you to make cheap calls to phone numbers in selected countries. “Zero within the network” means free calls to other numbers of Rostelecom subscribers throughout Russia. By connecting, the subscriber will receive 100 free minutes of calls. Of course, Rostelecom offers IP-telephony services not only for the home, but also for the office - a virtual number and a virtual telephone exchange. But this is a completely different story.