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titleWhat is VoipNow?

VoipNow is our leading award-winning Unified Communications software platform that provides advanced VoIP/telephony, hosted PBX services, fax, presence, browser-based voice and video calling , instant messaging, fax, and presence. More featuresand chat with file and screen sharing, call center features. More information here .


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titleIs VoipNow free?

You can test VoipNow for free for 30 days. When your evaluation period is done, you can select which licensing option suits you best. Lear more details here.

We also provide VoipNow Express, the free edition is free only during the evaluation process and is limited to 10 phone terminal extensions. This means that you will not be able to set up cial setup special extensions like queue, IVR or callback. Also, during evaluation, VoipNow only works on one server. VoipNow 3 does not have any limitation on the extension number or extension type and it can be used in a distributed environment. More details here.


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titleWhat is the difference between VoipNow Service Provider Edition for your infrastructure and VoipNow Cloud OnDemand?

VoipNow Cloud OnDemand is VoipNow the platform delivered as a service (Saas). It is hosted in 4PSA's Cloud in US (East and West Coast), Europe (East Central or WestWestern) and APAC (Singapore). While VoipNow requires installation on the customer's own infrastructureyour infrastructure of choice, Cloud OnDemand is instantly available from on 4PSA's infrastructure.


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titleHow can I make calls to the public telephone network?

By getting 4PSA Cloud Telephony (http://www.4psa.com/products-voipnow-telephony.html) or an account To make calls you need at least a SIP trunk and DID numbers from a provider, and then setting up a SIP channel in VoipNow's interface.


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titleCan I integrate VoipNow Service Provider Edition with a third-party application?

Yes. You can do that with the help of the available APIs. The documentation for developers is available here.


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titleCan you provide more info on the APIs?

More info on APIs as well as code examples are available on our wiki at: http https://wiki.4psa.com/display/VNUAPI30/VoipNow+for+Developers


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titleWhat are Extender Addons?the Licensing Objects in VoipNow?

In VoipNow, there are the following licensing objects: extensions (phone and special), SIP Trunking channels, callback numbers, calling card codes. When Hubgets is enabled in VoipNow, the licensing object is the Hubgets userAn extender add-on is an added functionality which allows the service provider to use VoipNow for scenarios not directly related to Unified Communications such as SIP trunking, offering calling cards or callback numbers.


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titleWhat is a SIP trunking Extender AddonTrunking channel?

When enabled on an a phone extension, it allows you to connect a PBX to that extension (when a DID assigned on that extension is called, the call is passed further to the PBX)and set up the total number of concurrent calls that can be made through that channel. Phone extensions used for SIP trunking are free; invoicing is performed at the SIP Trunking channel level and it’s based on the SIP Trunking channel limits setup in the VoipNow management interface.


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titleWhat is Callback?

System users can call this extension from a phone connected to the public telephone network, to connect to have their call . Next, the call is routed through the VoipNow server.

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titleHow does VoipNow 3 and the Automation module billing/charging 's call charging engine work?

VoipNow 3 handles call charging and allows you to set complex prepaid or postpaid charging plans , and configure fees based on your requirements. For example, you can set an initial credit available for calls (incoming or outgoing), you can set fixed prices or prices relative to your call cost and charge outgoing calls based on the selected time interval. All of this can be set from VoipNow's interface, in the System section -> Charging Plans.The Automation module in VoipNow handles invoicing, online store setup, customer management, order management and order provisioning. The invoices issued by Automation include service charges (for a predefined period - which can be set to monthly) as well as the consumption from VoipNow for the said period. For new customers, invoices can also include a setup fee, if needed.


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titleWhat kind of license should I choose?

You can choose Startup or Volume licensing, depending on the number of extensions you requirecan purchase a license that can be installed on your infrastructure or in our Cloud, depending on your needs. More details are available here: https://www.4psa.com/company-pricing-licensing_voipnow.html


Startup Licensing comes in packs of 10 and 100 extensions. It was designed for smaller deployments (ex: on virtual machines) and it can only be used on one server. Volume Licensing is pay only for resources used licensing type and it is recommended for larger deployments, when over 100 extensions needed. With Volume licensing, VoipNow can also be installed in a distributed environment with system functionality and load distributed across multiple computing nodes.
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titleWhat 's the difference between Startup and Volume Licensing?
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titleWhat are the minimum requirements for VoipNow Platform?

Here are the minimum system requirements for single server installation. Please note that hardware requirements are strongly related to the expected load and number of concurrent calls.

  • Intel x86 compatible PC 2.0 Ghz (64 bit highly recommended)
  • 2 GB of RAM
  • 36 GB RAID storage system in RAID fault tolerant setup
  • 100 MB/s network card


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Can I upgrade my VoipNow Service Provider Edition license when I need more extensions?
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Yes, you can do that by logging in to the Business Zone, using your account: https://www.4psa.com/clients-login.html. There you will be able to see what upgrade options you have, depending on the license type.

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titleDoes VoipNow work with softphones?

Yes. It works with an extensive number of third-party PC softphones.


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titleWhich softphones do you recommend?

Currently, we can recommend x-Lite (free), SJphone(free), 3CX Phone, Jitsi(free), Kapanga, Zoiper (free);

We have a knowledge base article on how to configure x-Lite, found here .


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titleWhich softphones and apps for smartphones , softphones and IM clients are compatible with VoipNow?

While VoipNow will work with just about any PC softphone , and SIP client for mobile or XMPP chat client, here is a short list of our the most commonly used third-party apps:

  • PC softphones: X-Lite, Bria, EyeBeam,
Bria
  •  Zoiper, Express Talk,
Zoiper
  • Linphone
  • Apple iOS:
Bria, 3CXPhone, iSPhone
  • Zoiper (free), Linphone (free)
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  • , Bria
  • Android:
SipDroid
  • Zoiper, SipDroid, CSIPSimple, Linphone (all free)
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IM clients: Psi, Pidgin.

There is also an app called Jitsi which can serve both as a softphone and as a XMPP chat client.

Several tutorials on how to use some of these mobile SIP clients with VoipNow are available on our blog:


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title How can I upgrade from the legacy VoipNow Professional?

If you are currently using a Cloud leased license, you can easily upgrade to VoipNow 3all you need is to upgrade your license after the server upgrade was performed. If you are using an older type of a legacy owned license or a business license, please contact sales@4psa.com before upgrading.

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titleWhat happened to VoipNow Professional?

VoipNow Professional has been replaced by VoipNow 3 (for highly demanding SP environments) and as a consequence, it has become EOLis an End of Life product. The announcement is available here: http://www.4psa.com/support-newsid.html?id=435

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titleI don't want to upgrade to VoipNow. Can I continue to use my VoipNow Professional Licenselicense?

You can continue to use your current license, exactly as it is. Please note that 4PSA will continue to provide doesn't provide neither updates, nor support for this product until the Estimated End of Support date, 31 December 2013. After that date, support and updates will no longer be available.

 

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VoipNow Cloud OnDemand

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titleWhat is VoipNow Cloud OnDemand?

VoipNow Cloud OnDemand is our Unified Communication Communications software VoipNow hosted in our Cloud and delivered as SaaS (software as a service).

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titleWhere are your Cloud OnDemand servers located?

Our Cloud OnDemand instances are available in Softlayer's datacenters in the following locations: US East (Washington D.C.), US West (Seattle), Western Europe (Amsterdam) and , APAC (Singapore) and in East Eastern Europe in 4PSA's datacenter (RomaniaBucharest).


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titleCan I choose the location?

Yes, you are asked to choose when you order a subscription or ask for an evaluation.


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titleDo I need a server for this?

No. Your Cloud OnDemand instance is hosted in our Cloud. All you need to get started is an Internet connection and to set up at least one SIP account with a SIP Provider on the server. 


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titleHow many extensions do I get for the monthly price?

You get 100 extensions of any typeThe default price includes 100 extensions, 100 SIP Trunking channels, 100 callback numbers and 100 calling card codes.


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titleWhat happens when I need more than 100 extensionslicensing objects?

You can add more extensions and the system will auto-scale its resources. Each new extension licensing object added over the 100 that are already included will be charged with a predefined amount, based on your licensing level.

(Example: If you have Volume licensing (without whitebox) and there are 145 extensions deployed on the system, the invoice amount will be 159 + 2.10 * 45 = 253.5 EUR. In this example, less than 100 SIP trunking channels, callback numbers, and calling cards are configured on the system.)


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titleWhat availability do you offer for Cloud OnDemand?

Our SLA guarantees 99.95% 9% availability for your private Cloud OnDemand instance.

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Evaluation

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titleWhat is Cloud SIP Trunking?

A telephony service with best rates for domestic and international calls, unlimited concurrent calls and superior voice quality.

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titleWhat communication systems/PBXs does Cloud SIP Trunking work with?

It can be used with any communication system implementing a VoIP SIP interface, including VoipNow.

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titleWhat package should I choose?

We currently offer three packages. Starter is mainly recommended for testing. Business is recommended for small and medium companies whereas Service Providers should select the Service Provider package. More details are available here: http://www.4psa.com/company-pricing-licensing_telephony.html

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titleWhat do I get for that monthly fee?

The credit you pay for and additional free credit every month, unlimited concurrent calls and free incoming calls.

Inbound calls are free, except on toll-free numbers.

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titleHow will my calls be billed?

All calls are charged per minute and the cost will be substracted from the account credit. You can find a list of rates to all destinations here: http://www.4psa.com/docs/cloudtelrates.csv

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titleDo I get any phone numbers in that price?

No. Phone numbers are optional and bought separately. They can be added when it is necessary to receive inbound calls.

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titleIn what countries do you offer local phone numbers?

We currently offer phone numbers in over 30 countries. You can find a list of the countries as well as the associated price per number on our website: http://www.4psa.com/company-pricing-licensing_telephony.html

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titleDo you provide emergency service for your phone numbers?

Not at the moment.

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titleCan I get test phone numbers during the evaluation?

Due to legal reasons public phone numbers cannot be attached to an evaluation.

If the customer continues to express his want to test phone numbers as well, we can recommend the Starter subscription package, due to its low cost. There is a template for this in Comm Template E-mail

Evaluation

How can I request an evaluation?

You can test VoipNow for free for 30 days either on your infrastructure or in our Cloud. Please

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titleHow can I request an evaluation?

For VoipNow Platform please make a request by filling out the form found available here: httphttps://www.4psa.com/company-evaluation_request.html?product=voipnow
For VoipNow Cloud OnDemand please make a request by filling out the form found here: http://www.4psa.com/company-evaluation_request.html?product=ready_voipnow.html


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titleWhat if I have issues during the 30-days evaluation?

You can contact your assigned Account Manager for help. You also have support included for the entire testing period. For any technical problem related to 4PSA products, please open a support ticket in our support zone Support Zone.


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titleI already received an evaluation license but I didn't have time to test. Can I get another?

We can extend the evaluation license, please discuss with your Account Manager.


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titleI'm evaluating VoipNow and I decided I want to buy it. What do I do next?

If you are satisfied with your current licensing level, you won't need to do anything. Simply wait for the evaluation to end and our system will automatically turn it into a paid license. Otherwisetesting a license on your infrastructure, please order the appropriate license from our store and upload the new license key in the web interface. Also make sure to cancel your evaluation , if it's still active (or you can request that we cancel it for you , by contacting your account manager Account Manager or sales@4psa.com.

If you tested VoipNow Cloud OnDemand and you want to keep your current instance, ask your Account Manager to convert your evaluation into a paid subscription).


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titleIf I decide to buy a license when the evaluation period is over, do I have to set everything up again?

NoIf you do not delete your current system for any reason, everything on the system will can remain as is. You will only need to upload a new license key.

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titleIs support included in the purchase price?

Every 4PSA license subscription comes with bundled support. We also offer support for evaluation licenses. Learn more about the available packages.


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titleHow many support tickets/hours do I get?

This depends on what support level you have: SUS, Cloud or Expert level.

SUS Support is included with the following license types:

  • perpetual - 10 incidents/year
  • legacy - 1 incident/year
  • First 10 extensions license - 1 incident/year
  • Basic Cloud license - 2 incidents/month

Cloud Support is included with the following license types:

  • Full Cloud licensing - 3 incidents/montj
  • VoipNow and DNS Manager Cloud Instance - 3 incidents/month

Expert Support is purchased separately as a monthly subscription or for a per hour fee.

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titleWhat does SUS, Cloud or Expert support level stand for?

For SUS and Cloud levels: For this level of support we do not provide support over the phone, one has to open a ticket in their Support Zone account at https://help.4psa.com.
For Expert level: one can call the Support number they have received in their welcome email and enter their PIN number there.

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titleMy Expert Support phone code is not valid. What do I do?

If you got the error message letting you know that the subscription code is not valid, then you are using the support subscription code instead of the expert support access code.
Find the latter by logging into your Business Zone account, scrolling down to support services and locating your Expert Support Service. There, you will find a phone access code that you can use to call us.

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titleHow can I open a support ticket?

Please go to https://help.4psa.com. Use your support credentials to log in to your account, then submit a ticket.

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titleWhere can I download product ***?

Please log in your Support Zone account and click the Download link, choose the proper subscription and urgency level, describe your issue and next submit the ticket.


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