Using VOIP over EVDO

Michael · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:03 am Post subject: Using VOIP over EVDO

Just posted a new tip explaining:

VOIP over EVDO
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prasad_kodaypak · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 09 Sep 2005 Posts: 14

This is useful stuff.

Any additional pointers to information on average bandwidth required based on successful testing and if there are latency issues with VOIP over EV-DO?
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rushkoff · EVDO Newbie Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 4

I live in Brooklyn and have been using Verizon EVDO through a KR1.
I'm only getting slightly better than 56k modem speed, when it's working, so VoIP would be impossible until Verizon upgrades the network.

VoIP needs at least a decent DSL connection.

Unless, of course, my area is just a bad one.
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simpsomatt · EVDO Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2008 Posts: 1

This is interesting. I'm considering Sprint EVDO, because I live in an area with no cable or DSL, and Sprint's maps claim they cover my area.

If I'm going to start paying $60/month for EVDO service, I'm looking for ways to shave costs elsewhere. Replacing my $50/month POTS line with $25/month VOIP looks tempting.

Total bandwidth is a concern, since Sprint has a 5 GB/month cap. If I read your post correctly, you used about 7.5 MB for a 15 minute call. Is that correct? If so, thats 0.5 MB per minute. In that case, I don't think my normal phone usage would be a significant problem. I'm not much of a gabber.

I noticed this post is a couple of years old. Does anybody have any more recent info/experience/recommendations? I haven't figured out exactly what I need yet, but I assume I get the EVDO service with a standard EVDO/USB device, then buy an EVDO router and connect my computer and the VOIP device to that. Any specific suggestions on what equipment I should get?

mhtyler · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 143

I just tried the EVDO/voip link...it appears to be missing.
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Alex · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Link Missing