asterisk users - Jul 2005 - Cisco 7960 Auto Answer (SIP)

1) Trying to create a browser based "Click-to-Call" feature for * that
appears to the user as a hands free call on Cisco 7960 phones (SIP).  If I
use the Action: Originate function, the phone does not auto answer, but
rather rings and if answered initiates the call.  If I manaually change
the line to auto answer (Intercom)in the 7960 configuration, it auto
answers, but all calls to that "extension" auto answer. I know the
work
around with a dedicated extension for originating calls, but was hoping
for a better solution.

Currently, Covad appears to have an auto answer feature that is software
controled, as it works on these Cisco phones with them, (they are using
MCGP).  So at least I know it is possible. I have found very little
documentation using * with MCGP.  Anyone have a solution?

2) Is there a "commerial grade" termination service for toll free
numbers
that is "toll free"?  I am looking at 25 to 75 sustained (outbound)
calls
per hour.  Most of the LD termination services appear to charge the same
for LD as toll free numbers in the US.

On 7/16/05, Asterisk Supporter <Asterisk@ratzlaff.org>
wrote:
> 1) Trying to create a browser based "Click-to-Call" feature for *
that
> appears to the user as a hands free call on Cisco 7960 phones (SIP).  If I
> use the Action: Originate function, the phone does not auto answer, but
> rather rings and if answered initiates the call.  If I manaually change
> the line to auto answer (Intercom)in the 7960 configuration, it auto
> answers, but all calls to that "extension" auto answer. I know
the work
> around with a dedicated extension for originating calls, but was hoping
> for a better solution.
> 
You can right a script that uses telnet to login to the cisco phone,
and using the test command answers the phone.
> Currently, Covad appears to have an auto answer feature that is software
> controled, as it works on these Cisco phones with them, (they are using
> MCGP).  So at least I know it is possible. I have found very little
> documentation using * with MCGP.  Anyone have a solution?
> 
> 2) Is there a "commerial grade" termination service for toll free
numbers
> that is "toll free"?  I am looking at 25 to 75 sustained
(outbound) calls
> per hour.  Most of the LD termination services appear to charge the same
> for LD as toll free numbers in the US.
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