What is Direct IP Dialling?
Direct IP dialling is a method of allowing other people to call your VoIP ATA direct via the internet without having to go through your VSP. If you have an advanced ATA like a Linksys/Sipura SPA-3000, you will be able to configure your device to accept direct incoming IP dialling. This can be particularly benificial if you use a VSP that blocks SIP URI calls from other providers (ie VSPs such as Engin, Myfone, Internode, iinetphone). However, be warned, setting up IP dialling is not for the faint hearted. If you have any doubts at all, then I suggest you use VoXaLot as the method of accepting “free” calls. I put it in inverted commas because in 2007, VoXaLot started charging to use some of its more advanced services and features. It is not expensive (about AUD$15 per year) so it is still close to free. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Your ATA is connected and exposed to the internet. Other people have the same type of device, and these devices can initiate a call, as w
