Re: [Ekiga-list] Dialing 1-800 numbers in the US

[JCA <1 41421 gmail com>]

> Skype has paid contracts with long-distance providers, ekiga.net
> relies on those available free-of-charge through the likes of
> freeworlddialup.  I am expect Skype has leverage with one of its
> providers to properly terminate all 1-800 calls without charging you.
>
> If you register your copy of Ekiga with a SIP provider that has POTS
> relationships, then you will probably get better 1-800  service.

   Thanks for the explanation. This does sound plausible - for better
or worse, Skype seems to have more financial muscle than Ekiga at this
point in time.