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2009-08-19 - Skype for Asterisk

Asterisk recently launched the add-on Skype channel driver for Asterisk based PBX systems, allowing complete access to the Skype network, including low cost PSTN access and free calling to over 440+ million Skype users. The Skype for Asterisk single channel sells for $66 (approx R560) on the Digium website.

Key features include:

• Make Skype to Skype calls
• Calls to landlines and mobile phones
• Receive calls with SkypeIn
• Make world-wide PSTN calls with SkypeOut
• Make and receive multiple concurrent Skype calls from the same Skype account
• DTMF support for incoming and outgoing calls
• Read Skype profile fields from incoming calls
• Set and retrieve online status
• Set privacy settings
• Handle incoming Skype calls using all Asterisk applications (voicemail, ACD, MeetMe conferencing, etc.)
• Simultaneous access from both Asterisk and the Skype desktop client
• Use Asterisk phone for voice and Skype desktop client for IM, video
• Trunk calls between Asterisk servers over Skype
• Supports G.711 and G.729 (included) codecs

 

http://www.voipblog.co.za/2009/08/skype-for-asterisk/



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