Can I use my own device or laptop?

VoicePulse was the first provider to let customers use their own devices.
Do you have your own VoIP equipment? Or a device left over from another provider? Or something you bought from an online auction? If it supports SIP, it will work with VoicePulse!

The Open Access Calling Plan

The Open Access calling plan is a little different than our regular calling plans:

• The plan includes 500 total minutes (local + long distance) for $7.99 activation and $9.99/month.
• You must already have one line with a regular calling plan before signing up.
• The 500 included minutes are not "pooled" together with your regular line.
• The line does not configure itself like lines on other plans do, so you must setup your hardware or software yourself.
• You will still get the same great features as regular lines! This includes another phone number, voicemail, etc.
• If you would like to make calls from your Open Access line, but have people you call see the number of your primary line, you can use our outgoing CallerID feature.

When you sign up for an Open Access plan, you will receive a proxy, SIP username and SIP password to enter into your hardware or software device. With just these three pieces of information, you can begin making calls in minutes!

Using Your Own Hardware

Our Open Access plan works like a "Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)" plan -- you provide the hardware and we'll provide the service. This comes in useful if:

• You have a multiple-line device and are looking for phone service on the other lines
• You have VoIP hardware that you can't use with other providers because they want you to buy hardware from them instead
• You want to use a device that VoicePulse doesn't offer

Hardware that we support includes (but is not limited to):

• Sipura SPA-1000, SPA-2000 & SPA-3000
• Cisco ATA-186, ATA-188, 7940, 7960
• Grandstream HT-286, HT-486, BT-101, BT-102

Using Your Own Software

The flexibility of our Open Access plan even lets you use software (often called a "softphone") to make phone calls. You can install this software on your desktop, laptop or PDA to make calls over VoicePulse service while on the road! This comes in useful if:

• You are traveling but don't want to take your VoicePulse device with you on the plane
• You want to make free phone calls from your hotel room using your laptop
• You have a PDA with Internet access and want to make phone calls using it

Software that we support includes (but is not limited to):

• Xten X-Lite, X-PRO

Back to Service Features

Open Access Tip

An Open Access line is an inexpensive way to add a second line to your account! You can have your regular line and your Open Access line ring at the same time with our Multi-Ring feature. You can have the phone number of your regular line show up on CallerID displays when you make calls with your Open Access line by using our outgoing CallerID feature.