Re: Sky / Sky + dial home - what is it up to

["Chris Purves" <CHRIS_PURVES@xxxxxxx>]

Sounds like I should patch for the moment and experiment.

If I can get a fax going, there is some change I can get a modem working.

I can then let sky know my new number!

Chris
--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "patrick_o_matic" <patrick@l...>
wrote:
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Chris Purves"
<CHRIS_PURVES@M...> wrote:
> >
> > I presume I may have to patch the phone instead - grrr.
> >
> > I am guessing its only the a+b (3/5) lines that need to be
patched for
> > sky ?
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Neil Ball"
<neilball@b...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Does the VOIP service use CLI and broadcast your phone
number? If
> > the phone
> > > number info is not broadcast then Sky cannot identify your
call or
> > update
> > > their systems to show you are connected to the phone line -
you'll
> soon
> > > start to get letters about the lack of phone connection and
threats to
> > > charge the full subscription rates for your second STB.
> > >
> > >
>
> Depends on the VOIP service. Many providers will allow you to set CLI
> to match either one or more incoming numbers they provide to you, or
> if you provide them with a copy of a BT bill, will allow the CLI to
> mirror that of your BT line.
>
> Running a modem over a VOIP circuit is a bit hit-and-miss, so if the
> Sky box does anything more than just attempt a call, you may need to
> fiddle with codec choices and turn off echo cancellation.
>
> HTH
>
> Patrick
>