Collect Calls

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simplymk
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Collect Calls

Post by simplymk »

Hello,

I'm new to your service. Silly question but I was wondering is it possible to make and/or receive Collect Calls through the Softphone?
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FONGO_kris
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Re: Collect Calls

Post by FONGO_kris »

Currently, no. Since we do not store your credit card information for usage billing we have no way of billing you.
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Jake
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Re: Collect Calls

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admin wrote:Currently, no. Since we do not store your credit card information for usage billing we have no way of billing you.
I could understand that about receiving collect calls, but is there anything stopping us from making collect calls? I don't think I would ever need to, but I just found it an interesting thought.
ap236
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Re: Collect Calls

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admin wrote:Currently, no. Since we do not store your credit card information for usage billing we have no way of billing you.
You couldn't send someone a bill like Bell does?
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Re: Collect Calls

Post by FONGO_steve »

You'd be lucky to find any VOIP provider that allows you to receive collect calls. Collect calls are done through different carrier agreements when it comes to call billing, which is something VOIP companies do not have with the larger incumbent carriers. A little googling will find more detailed info on this.
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