by v12 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:04 pm
Let me describe my config, works perfectly.
In the past, I used Smart, initially it worked fine and costs were relatively low. Later on, costs to .eu went up significantly AND the connection quality went down the drain. I did spend roughly USD 100 / month on calling costs.
Now, I do have my "own" linux server in .eu with a fixed IP, running a free low-entry 3CX switchbox. On that switchbox, I do have a local .eu VOIP provider account active. Costs in total some EUR 10 a month, where the linux box is multi-purpose.
From my smartphone/laptop, I do use a VPN to connect to a VPN node in .my or .sg. VPN costs some USD 6 per month. That same VPN gives me decent Internet speeds to everywhere in the world, even in the evenings, since it does bypass the .vn Internet bottlenecks.
Then use Linphone over the VPN to VOIP-connect to the 3CX switchbox.
And then add the local .eu calling costs.
This setup gives an excellent connection / low voice delay quality. The other sides are always surprised, I am in Asia, because of the hardly (if any) noticeable voice delays.
The only drawback is, you need to manage the linux server and 3CX switchbox, which is not that difficult, once the initial configuration is done. This can be "hosted" in the cloud, though does make the whole significantly more expensive.
Telegram would be cheaper, though does require the other party to have Telegram as well, and the voice/video delays can be significantly.
Let me describe my config, works perfectly.
In the past, I used Smart, initially it worked fine and costs were relatively low. Later on, costs to .eu went up significantly AND the connection quality went down the drain. I did spend roughly USD 100 / month on calling costs.
Now, I do have my "own" linux server in .eu with a fixed IP, running a free low-entry 3CX switchbox. On that switchbox, I do have a local .eu VOIP provider account active. Costs in total some EUR 10 a month, where the linux box is multi-purpose.
From my smartphone/laptop, I do use a VPN to connect to a VPN node in .my or .sg. VPN costs some USD 6 per month. That same VPN gives me decent Internet speeds to everywhere in the world, even in the evenings, since it does bypass the .vn Internet bottlenecks.
Then use Linphone over the VPN to VOIP-connect to the 3CX switchbox.
And then add the local .eu calling costs.
This setup gives an excellent connection / low voice delay quality. The other sides are always surprised, I am in Asia, because of the hardly (if any) noticeable voice delays.
The only drawback is, you need to manage the linux server and 3CX switchbox, which is not that difficult, once the initial configuration is done. This can be "hosted" in the cloud, though does make the whole significantly more expensive.
Telegram would be cheaper, though does require the other party to have Telegram as well, and the voice/video delays can be significantly.