I have been using the Fobbit software with my Voipblaster for several months now. I talk to my family in Indianapolis from Chicago almost everyday. I have RCN cable internet, my folks have Comcast. I have used the Voipblaster under both Win2K and Linux (Redhat 7.2). Also
both my folks and I use the Zone Alarm firewall under Win2k or I use the Linux Firewall and the Fobbit software works just fine
Sound quality is very good. I can not tell the difference from POTS.
The only problems I have had is that the VoipBlaster will not ring my 2 line 900 Mhz cordless phone/answer machine from Radio Shack. I have run the telephone thru a auxilary ringer designed for over coming low REN signals, then to an older separate answering machine then back to my 2 line cordless phone. Otherwise works great.
The software is very easy to install and configure. I have talked for hours straight with no loss conversation.
Once you deduct the cost of several hours a month saved in long distance from your Broadband bill it take a lot of sting out of the price increases.
Think about it with this device every member of your family could have a their own separate line for the cost of a USB Hub, and the Voipblasters.
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I have been using the Fobbit software with my Voipblaster for several months now. I talk to my family in Indianapolis from Chicago almost everyday. I have RCN cable internet, my folks have Comcast. I have used the Voipblaster under both Win2K and Linux (Redhat 7.2). Also both my folks and I use the Zone Alarm firewall under Win2k or I use the Linux Firewall and the Fobbit software works just fine Sound quality is very good. I can not tell the difference from POTS. The only problems I have had is that the VoipBlaster will not ring my 2 line 900 Mhz cordless phone/answer machine from Radio Shack. I have run the telephone thru a auxilary ringer designed for over coming low REN signals, then to an older separate answering machine then back to my 2 line cordless phone. Otherwise works great. The software is very easy to install and configure. I have talked for hours straight with no loss conversation. Once you deduct the cost of several hours a month saved in long distance from your Broadband bill it take a lot of sting out of the price increases. Think about it with this device every member of your family could have a their own separate line for the cost of a USB Hub, and the Voipblasters.