VoIP for Deployed Soldiers?

rickbassham asks: "With VoIP really catching on these days, I decided to look into it for keeping deployed soldiers in touch with family and friends. I am currently a soldier in Iraq, and have the ability to get satellite-based internet, thanks to a few of the locals. While individually it is prohibitively expensive, a group of soldiers can come together to purchase a decent-to-high-speed internet connection. One of my plans is to link other soldiers to Vonage or another VoIP provider, so they will be able to keep in touch. Understanding the latency issues with VoIP via satellite (not to mention the other disadvantages), what upload speed does Slashdot recommend as a minimum for a QoS enabled connection for about 15-20 soldiers? The same for a non-QoS connection? What recommendations do you have for a good VoIP provider?"

Comments

Re:Skype

[myth_of_sisyphus]

" Skype is your best bet if you're looking for free VOIP and don't need to call local emergency services."

I don't think the army is going to call 911.

"Hello, is this the Iraqi police?"

"yes?

"Could you tell your buddies to stop lobbing mortars into our compound? We're trying to eat."

"ummmmm....we'll look into it."

Re:Infidel dogs!!!

[Schreckgestalt]

I thought people in Muslim countries didn't drink coffee.

Yes. And they all, without exception have beards and are of a terrorist nature.

Re:Deployed

[Anonymous Coward]

It would appear that the insurgents have mod points today.