Asterisk mobile VoIP
Posted on 01. Sep, 2005 in SciTech
There's another feature I included in my Asterisk PBX config that I forgot to mention. At any of the IVR prompts, and also directly through one of my personal 0845 PSTN direct-in-dial numbers I can call my Asterisk box and access all the VoIP functions remotely. In extensions.conf I have a hidden extension (pin) defined which then includes my home-context dial plans. Essentially turning my mobile phone or whatever phone I happen to dailing from into an extension on the PBX. From there I can dial through any of the VoIP providers I'm peered with and also make PSTN calls via VoIP or out the BT trunk. This is great for making international calls on my mobile via VoIP without having to make the international call directly at 10x the cost.
On a related note, Skype users should download the 1.4 beta released yesterday which now includes the option to forward calls to mobile or land line phones via SkypeOut if you're not online. Nice.
