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pjsip.conf
Asterisk October 15, 2025

How to Set Up a PJSIP Trunk in Asterisk with IPComms

Step-by-step guide to configuring a PJSIP SIP trunk in Asterisk 18+. Includes IP authentication, TLS/SRTP encryption, and dialplan examples.

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comparison
SIP Trunking October 28, 2025

Best SIP Trunk Provider for Asterisk & FreePBX in 2026

Compare top SIP trunk providers on pricing, reliability, codec support, and Asterisk compatibility. Side-by-side feature comparison.

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porting
Porting November 5, 2025

How to Port Your Phone Number to a SIP Trunk

Keep your existing number when switching to SIP. LOAs, timelines, common rejections, and how to avoid downtime.

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DIDs
Phone Numbers November 18, 2025

Getting Local Phone Numbers for Your Asterisk PBX

How to purchase local DIDs, configure inbound routing, and manage multiple numbers on a single SIP trunk.

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toll-free
Porting November 27, 2025

Toll-Free Number Porting Guide: 800, 888, 877 Numbers

How toll-free porting differs from local numbers. RespOrg transfers, timelines, and SIP trunk configuration.

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free testing
Getting Started December 3, 2025

How to Get a Free SIP Trunk for Testing Your PBX

Get a free test trunk with a DID. Verify your Asterisk or FreePBX configuration with real calls before going live.

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vs
Education December 12, 2025

SIP Trunking vs PRI: Which is Right for Your Business?

Compare cost, reliability, scalability, and features. Why most businesses save 80%+ by switching from PRI to SIP.

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security
Security December 20, 2025

Asterisk Security Hardening: Protect Your PBX

Prevent toll fraud and brute force attacks. Firewall rules, Fail2Ban, TLS/SRTP, and context security for Asterisk.

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softphone
Tools January 3, 2026

Best Free Softphones for SIP Trunking in 2026

Top free softphone apps for desktop and mobile. Linphone, MicroSIP, Zoiper compared with setup guides.

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FreePBX
FreePBX October 15, 2025

How to Set Up a SIP Trunk in FreePBX with IPComms

Step-by-step FreePBX trunk configuration. PJSIP settings, inbound/outbound routes, and troubleshooting.

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3CX
3CX October 15, 2025

How to Set Up a SIP Trunk in 3CX with IPComms

Complete 3CX trunk configuration guide. Generic SIP trunk setup, outbound rules, and caller ID configuration.

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failover
Reliability October 15, 2025

SIP Trunk Failover: Build a Redundant Voice System

Provider-level, PBX-level, and network-level failover strategies. Asterisk and FreePBX failover config examples.

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capacity
Planning October 15, 2025

SIP Trunk Capacity Planning: How Many Channels?

Erlang B formulas simplified. Bandwidth per codec, QoS settings, and sizing guides for any business.

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voicemail
Asterisk October 15, 2025

Asterisk Voicemail Setup: Complete Guide

Configure voicemail.conf, voicemail-to-email, MWI indicators, and inbound call flows with SIP trunks.

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IVR
Asterisk October 15, 2025

How to Build an IVR Auto Attendant in Asterisk

Multi-level menu systems, business hours routing, DTMF handling, and dial-by-name directory setup.

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free porting
Enterprise October 15, 2025

Free Number Porting for Bulk Transfers (100+)

Porting 100+ numbers? We waive all porting fees. Dedicated project manager, zero downtime migration.

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download
Softphones July 8, 2025

Free Softphone Download: Best VoIP Apps for 2025

Download free softphone apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Compare Zoiper, Linphone, MicroSIP, and more.

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sipnetic
Android August 19, 2025

Sipnetic Softphone Setup Guide for Android

Complete setup guide for Sipnetic on Android. Push notifications, codec settings, and battery optimization.

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troubleshooting
Troubleshooting September 3, 2025

One-Way Audio Fix: VoIP Troubleshooting Guide

Fix one-way audio issues in VoIP. NAT traversal, firewall rules, SIP ALG, and STUN configuration explained.

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FusionPBX
FusionPBX October 14, 2025

FusionPBX SIP Trunk Setup Guide with IPComms

Configure SIP trunks in FusionPBX/FreeSWITCH. Gateway setup, inbound/outbound routes, and dialplan examples.

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hardware
Hardware November 22, 2025

VoIP Phone Buying Guide: Best Desk Phones for 2025

Compare Yealink, Polycom, Cisco, and Grandstream. Features, pricing, and recommendations by use case.

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education
Education December 5, 2025

What is Asterisk? The Complete PBX Guide

Learn about Asterisk PBX: history, features, and how it compares to FreePBX. Getting started guide included.

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vanity
Phone Numbers January 9, 2026

Vanity Toll-Free Numbers: 800, 888, 877 Guide

Get a memorable toll-free number for your business. Prefixes explained, availability tips, and pricing.

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benefits
SIP Trunking January 21, 2026

10 Benefits of SIP Trunking for Business

Why businesses switch to SIP trunking. Cost savings, scalability, disaster recovery, and more.

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install
Asterisk March 15, 2025

How to Install Asterisk on Debian 13

Step-by-step guide to compile and install Asterisk 21 on Debian 13 Trixie with PJSIP and optimized settings.

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security
Security April 8, 2025

PBX Security Guide: Protect Your Phone System

Essential security practices for VoIP PBX systems. Prevent toll fraud, secure SIP, and protect your business.

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free DIDs
Phone Numbers May 12, 2025

How to Get Free DID Numbers for Testing

Get free DID phone numbers for testing your PBX. Trial accounts, temporary numbers, and SIP testing resources.

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Zoiper
Softphones June 3, 2025

Zoiper Softphone Setup Guide with IPComms

Configure Zoiper softphone on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. SIP settings, codecs, and troubleshooting.

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E911
Compliance June 18, 2025

VoIP 911 & E911: Complete Compliance Guide

Understand E911 requirements for VoIP. Kari's Law, RAY BAUM's Act, and how to configure emergency calling.

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unlimited
Pricing July 5, 2025

Unlimited SIP Trunk Plans: What to Know

Comparing unlimited vs metered SIP trunking. When unlimited makes sense and hidden costs to watch for.

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Windows
Softphones August 22, 2025

Best SIP Softphones for Windows in 2025

Top Windows softphone apps compared. MicroSIP, Zoiper, 3CXPhone, and Linphone features and setup.

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Android
Softphones September 10, 2025

Best SIP Softphones for Android in 2025

Top Android softphone apps compared. Zoiper, Linphone, Groundwire, and Sipnetic features and setup guides.

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