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[mpmc]

Hello all.

It's been a while since I've posted here but I've recently got back into messing with telephony again [I'll post a separate thread on my setup] and I've been looking are hardware options but noticed there isn't a topic listing what is available and what is supported (by the manufacturer, e.g, updates/firmware) for UK folks.

• OBI100/110 - No longer supported - used are available on ebay.
• Poly OBI200/202/212 - Supported - but needs importing from abroad.

Please feel free to add to this topic/list :)

[WelshPaul]

Ignoring obsolete and discontinued hardware, your options are limited to the following:

FXS

• Grandstream HT801, HT802, HT812, HT814, HT818
• Cisco ATA 191, ATA 192

FXS & FXO

• Grandstream HT813

Options increase slightly if your willing to import.

The old copper lines here in the UK are due to be switched off by 2025. Because of this, I can't see any new FXO hardware hitting the market either.

[mpmc]

Yeah, as I suspected. At the silly prices for devices that are supported sticking with the obi110 is my only real option right now.

I did try 4G dongle with asterisk and chan_dongle hooked up to a Pi but that never found the audio side and it basically stuck in 3G mode.

[@UKVoIPForums]

As all the major telecoms and broadband providers are providing their customers with dedicated hardware (Virgin Media, BT, etc), it's bound to have a knock-on effect on the generic BOYD hardware market. Prices will likely go up and there will be a reduction in choice.

Once the switchover to digital voice is completed in the UK, most landline users will probably be using locked down hardware provided by their provider and they will be happy with that.