asterisk users - Mar 2005 - Concurrent Call in Asterisk

Hi All,

Is it possible to have only one SIP account that is shared by several 
users ? I am currently setting up one asterisk box for a small company 
(around 7 users). Can all of them make simultaneous call using only one 
SIP account for termination or I have to setup individual account for 
all of them (which will be very troublesome on my side as I have to keep 
reminding them to top up , would be good if I just manage one account) ?

Thanks in advance.
Stephen

Stephen,

You should be able to setup what you want. For example, asterisk sip peer
will register with your provider. The IP/analog phones will attempt outbound
calls which will be sent to this provider. What you need to determine is how
your provider bills for the calls. If they bill flat, then you can have 1
user sharing the same account. Otherwise, you may want to check with the
provider.

HTH

Alex

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Hi All,

Is it possible to have only one SIP account that is shared by several 
users ? I am currently setting up one asterisk box for a small company 
(around 7 users). Can all of them make simultaneous call using only one 
SIP account for termination or I have to setup individual account for 
all of them (which will be very troublesome on my side as I have to keep 
reminding them to top up , would be good if I just manage one account) ?

Thanks in advance.
Stephen

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> Is it possible to have only one SIP account that is shared by
> several users ? I am currently setting up one asterisk box
> for a small company (around 7 users). Can all of them make
> simultaneous call using only one SIP account for termination
> or I have to setup individual account for all of them (which
> will be very troublesome on my side as I have to keep
> reminding them to top up , would be good if I just manage one
> account) ? 
Why don't you set up separate accounts with the same AccountCode and use
that in your billing system.

Nabeel

Asterisk will handle is just fine, if the provider supports it. You
need to ask customer service at your provider.

As a general rule the pay-per-min providers don't care (since if you
have more calls they make more money), but unlimited type accounts
usually either won't allow it or any call over the first becomes a
per-min rate.

Which provider provide such services ? which one is reliable and good ?

Thanks ,
Stephen