3Mbps internet speed....HELP, which provider shud i choose?

[Chebar]

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"you can never win an argument against a M _ _ _ N"


Anyway, Dude your phone will indeed get a bit choppy because you will have to consider 2 different classes of QoS. That would be Conversational Class and Streaming Class. You can ask your provider about g.729 codec since it requires low bandwidth, but I think you have to add a few bucks for its license. However, this will clear your internet pipe a bit for the traversal steaming bandwidth. My maximum concurrent users on a single Asterisk Server (512kbps hosted in colo facility) is 25 users, this is without video of course. I think 2mbps is more than enough though if you properly configure your router's QoS settings. On the provider, I would suggest pldt business plan (Because of the higher CIR - would cost you just 4k+ a month I think).

[coolnezz]

yeah i'd definitely tweak the QoS and mess with port forwarding also. right i think 2Mbps is more than enough bandwidth too. Even 1Mbps is sufficient IMO. just a matter is hitting the sweet spot in the tweaks. using Linksys wrt-54gs, flashed w/ DD-WRT. thanks for the recommendations.

[vienzel]

@Cool and L1, please get both ur composure b4 my thread gets close by the site keepers, moderator or admin. for petty reasons. if we all are professionals then lets keep it at that level somehow.

i dont wish to appear like ur parent or something but, let's take time to cool a bit basi miscommunication lang na nagsugod.

@cool, may i just ask a favor...u dont need to be bright and bold with fonts when trying to make a point. basi ma call imo attention ky this is one of the rules sa ila forum, at least to minimize the instances lng ba of igniting further conflict towards other forumers.

all of u, who tried to post ur suggestions and ideas here ky well appreciated kaau. thanks, lets just keep it at a minimal level kung naa lalis man gani.

[tjyrna]

Istoryans,

i would really need ur help on this especially those who are into IT gyud! i plan to send a VOIP type Home Video Phone at home (cebu) for my family however, to let it work at its best it will need a minimum speed of at least 3Mbps. we have globe lines already and i was told the current speed is only 384Kbps. who among the cebu's best internet providers who can provide me this service?

i tried to read here regarding PLDT, Globe lines etc..and surf as well on their sites ...but m more confused! Please HELP ME, FIND THE RYT PROVIDER that cud offer me the appropriate speed and pls. give idea on the monthly costs too.

i will appreciate ALL UR ASSISTANCE on this issue! the sooner ur responses the sooner i can buy the phone. i just want my parents to see how my daughter is growing up even she is far from her grandparents!!!

my connection is just 1mbps, however, been using the justvoip software to make calls, though there is a fee for only $10, but line is very clear..might just wanna check on that then.

[L1Technician]

g.729 codec since it requires low bandwidth

Base on this even dial-up connection will work with VOIP. A typical G.729 codec will pull 24-30 kbps. So 300 kbps is plenty.

[vienzel]

i still havent change my mind of buying the kind of phone m using now for my family....i plan to provide them one in the future.