I got this email today from VoicePulse, announcing the availability of 919 numbers for their SIP service. For $8/month, I can get a 919 phone number that rings my SIP devices (like Asterisk or Sipura) and get long distance for 2.9 cents per minute.
I think I’ll try it.
Hello,
Recently, you signed up to be notified when VoicePulse was available in your area. This one-time email notification is to let you know that we are now available in the area codes and cities listed below. Remember, if your exact city isn’t listed below, you can still pick a phone number from the closest city.
Area Code (919):
CHAPEL HILL (CHAPELHILL)
DURHAM (DURHAM)
RALEIGH (CARY)
RALEIGH (RALEIGH)
Regards,
VoicePulse
http://www.voicepulse.com/
Wow. Within an hour, I had ordered service, purchased a new phone number, and configured Asterisk to answer the call. Amazing! Try to get the phone company to do something in less than 24 hours. They’ll laugh at you for asking!
It includes CallerID and all the other cool calling features. Not bad for 8 bucks per month!