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chrbar_
Hello the Skype Team!
Please find a business partners to open SkypeIn Service in Canada... there is much of them who already offer VoIP Services... Bell, Telus, Rogers, Videotron...
We would like to have SkypeIn in Canada so much!!!
Thx wink.png
jakz_
Please consider this post ..... you do have large customer in ontario
hotweiss_
Bump
aeroplan
[quote=jakz]Please consider this post ..... you do have large customer in ontario[/quote]

In Québec too !!! bigsmile.png
tim.lum_
Skype rawks! I second that motion to launch SkypeIn Canada. 705.
HPKA_
I'm in BC and would like one. Especially so after I leave and go back to England.
stuhowe_
I would buy 4 numbers in 416 OR 905.

Come one guys - let's get this done! Or, at least tell us why not!
torontophone_
Hi guys,

If you're in Toronto, why not use vbuzzer? It's offer US$2/mon for phone number, unlimited local call. Cheaper long distance compare with skype (outside US/Canada). Most important, it's standard SIP based which means you can purchase phone adaptor and use it like normal phone, without turn on your computer!

Check details at:

http://www.vbuzzer.com/index.php?aid=torontoata
stuhowe_
Are ads allowed here??? This is about SkypeIn - not some other service.

Please keep your ads to yourself.
SeaWolf_
SkypeIN please in Montreal 450 or 514.

Thanks

I know some other ppl in Quebec that will take it.
torontophone_
[quote=stuhowe]Are ads allowed here??? This is about SkypeIn - not some other service.

Please keep your ads to yourself.[/quote]

That's information, not ads. Well if you think that's ads it's fine. Stick to your expensive, non-useful service!
stuhowe_
"Stick to your expensive, non-useful service!"

Um, thanks for making my point for me.

*plunk*

Stu :shock:
torontophone_
[quote=stuhowe]"Stick to your expensive, non-useful service!"

Um, thanks for making my point for me.

*plunk*

Stu :shock:[/quote]

You're welcome. Althrough I'm not your teacher, I'd still like to remind you that your reasoning skill need some improvement.
skye_not_skype_
Bump. Need Vancouver (604) SkypeIn please........
scammyguy_
Vbuzzer is plagued with major problems
from billing to not being able to make or receive
calls and sound quality is pretty poor compared to Skype
at most times.

Tech support is virtually non-existent
and the support forum is just full of morons
like Torontophone trying to score affiliate points.

If you want to check out Vbuzzer anyways
don't click the link Torontophone posted
go directly to the homepage.

http://www.vbuzzer.com/

Vbuzzer even promotes spamming on Blogs, message boards
and newsgroups. Companies like that never last very long
and are more interested in taking in as much money as possible
and providing piss poor service until they finally kick the bucket.













[quote="torontophone"]Hi guys,

If you're in Toronto, why not use vbuzzer? It's offer US$2/mon for phone number, unlimited local call. Cheaper long distance compare with skype (outside US/Canada). Most important, it's standard SIP based which means you can purchase phone adaptor and use it like normal phone, without turn on your computer!

Check details at:
http://www.vbuzzer.com/index.php?aid=torontoata[/quote]
hotweiss_
If VBuzzer can get VOIP telephone numbers, why can't Skype?
sonvivant_
toronto 416 or 647 area codes please! [or even 905!]

is this something Skype is working on but has obstacles set by the CRTC? or is it on the bottom of the pile?

416!
carespina_
Includes a 403 skypein numbers too.
skypeforum_
Yeah, 905, 647, or 416 numbers would be great! I know at least a dozen people who would buy SkypeIn if those area codes were available.
torontophone_
[quote=scammyguy]Vbuzzer is plagued with major problems
from billing to not being able to make or receive
calls and sound quality is pretty poor compared to Skype
at most times.

Tech support is virtually non-existent
and the support forum is just full of morons
like Torontophone trying to score affiliate points.

If you want to check out Vbuzzer anyways
don't click the link Torontophone posted
go directly to the homepage.

http://www.vbuzzer.com/

Vbuzzer even promotes spamming on Blogs, message boards
and newsgroups. Companies like that never last very long
and are more interested in taking in as much money as possible
and providing piss poor service until they finally kick the bucket.

[/quote]

Don't know who you are but you suddenly register a new account and post bad words on vbuzzer. I introduce vbuzzer because vbuzzer do offer Canadian numbers and the quality is acceptable. I post my link here so I can earn some credits at the time I provide the info. You think that's scam?

Vbuzzer using standard protocol which means you can use any sip client/device to connect the service. For example, use linksys pap2 and get vonage like services.

Skype using private protocol which can get better performance at bad network connection, but might already decrypted by hackers so they can access your computer, even you're sitting behind firewall!

Again, for more information, click link below, just give me some credits:)

http://www.vbuzzer.com/index.php?aid=torontoata
mk3lai_
Do Skype personnel even patrol this board for ideas and suggestions? It seems like there's plenty of demand for SkypeIn Canadian numbers. I, for one, am anxiously waiting for a 604 number but have been waiting for quite a while now. Hopefully Skype can get the ball rolling faster on this if companies like Vbuzzer and eFax can get Canadian numbers.
try0003_
i am in quebec and i need this sevice. thanks bigsmile.png

p.s dont missing 514 (montreal region)
try0003_
serrius plz dont miss canada smile.png
skye_not_skype_
Canada 604
Canada 604
Canada 604
Canada 604
Canada 604

*bump* devil.png

Would it happen faster if I ask in Estonian?
destinet_
Why start this treath? Please search in the forum and the web and they tell why skype is not in canada.

The CTRC have a policy for the 911 and all ephone / voip etc And skype don't want to offert the 911. If they offert the 911 for the canada they will need to offert the 911 for all other country.

So yes i want the skypein in canada but no it will not be tomorow...
mk3lai_
Great first post by telling people when they can or cannot start a thread.

How is this related? CRTC requires voip companies that offers to replace your residential phone line to have 911 service. That is, you use your land line as you normally would but your phone signals are serviced using voip medium. SkypeIn is in no way a replacement for your residential phone line. It just directs call to your Skype account. In fact, from what you are saying, it sounds like it should be SkypeOut that should offer 911/e911 service. If I was in an emergency situation and I insist on using Skype to make my emergency call, I would be using SkypeOut.

Besides, you take a look at companies like VBuzzer. It offers Canadian virtual numbers but they don't offer 911 or e911 service. Subscribers have to sign a Term of Service agreement to waive the company of any responsibilities. Check it out.

http://www.vbuzzer.com/calling_plans.php

In fact, SkypeIn is more similar to eFax where a virtual number directs a call to a voicemail or fax service and eFax is not required to have 911.

People want SkypeIn as a convenient way to receive long distance calls as if it is a local call and I don't see how it is related to 911 at all. I don't see why VBuzzer and eFax can do it and Skype can't. Skype personnel, hello? Hello? If you are listening then please offer some insights into this.
kevster
[quote=mk3lai]Great first post by telling people when they can or cannot start a thread.

How is this related? CRTC requires voip companies that offers to replace your residential phone line to have 911 service. That is, you use your land line as you normally would but your phone signals are serviced using voip medium. SkypeIn is in no way a replacement for your residential phone line. It just directs call to your Skype account. In fact, from what you are saying, it sounds like it should be SkypeOut that should offer 911/e911 service. If I was in an emergency situation and I insist on using Skype to make my emergency call, I would be using SkypeOut.

Besides, you take a look at companies like VBuzzer. It offers Canadian virtual numbers but they don't offer 911 or e911 service. Subscribers have to sign a Term of Service agreement to waive the company of any responsibilities. Check it out.

http://www.vbuzzer.com/calling_plans.php

In fact, SkypeIn is more similar to eFax where a virtual number directs a call to a voicemail or fax service and eFax is not required to have 911.

People want SkypeIn as a convenient way to receive long distance calls as if it is a local call and I don't see how it is related to 911 at all. I don't see why VBuzzer and eFax can do it and Skype can't. Skype personnel, hello? Hello? If you are listening then please offer some insights into this.[/quote]
No disagreement here (aside from p2p nature of Skype)
Don't discount political interference re: CRTC
scammyguy_
Sorry sweetycakes but I've never posted on the Vbuzzer site under
this name or any other.

Vbuzzer and it's users are a bunch of SPAMMERS.
A simple check of the Vbuzzer site will confirm this
as Vbuzzer admins encourage posting their spew
on message boards, newsgroups, unsolicitated email
and blogs.

It should also be noted that Vbuzzer's offices are located
in an area that is a hotbed of telemarketing, identity thieves,
scammers and other assorted fly-by-night operators.


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Don't know who you are but you suddenly register a new account and post bad words on vbuzzer. I introduce vbuzzer because vbuzzer do offer Canadian numbers and the quality is acceptable. I post my link here so I can earn some credits at the time I provide the info. You think that's scam?

Vbuzzer using standard protocol which means you can use any sip client/device to connect the service. For example, use linksys pap2 and get vonage like services.

Skype using private protocol which can get better performance at bad network connection, but might already decrypted by hackers so they can access your computer, even you're sitting behind firewall!

Again, for more information, click link below, just give me some credits:)
http://www.vbuzzer.com/index.php?aid=torontoata[/quote]
nickname_
calgary is NOT available at vbuzzer
robpwalker_
[quote=scammyguy]Sorry sweetycakes but I've never posted on the Vbuzzer site under
this name or any other.

Vbuzzer and it's users are a bunch of SPAMMERS.
A simple check of the Vbuzzer site will confirm this
as Vbuzzer admins encourage posting their spew
on message boards, newsgroups, unsolicitated email
and blogs.

It should also be noted that Vbuzzer's offices are located
in an area that is a hotbed of telemarketing, identity thieves,
scammers and other assorted fly-by-night operators.


=========================================

[/quote]

Your post even looks like it's formatted for easy copy/paste. You realize that, right?

"Vbuzzer's offices are located in an area that is a hotbed of telemarketing, identity thieves, scammers and other assorted fly-by-night operators."

Wow, really reaching there huh. "And they live on the same block as mean kids, who steal gum and are jerks!" Even if it's true, it doesn't mean they're also a bunch of thieves.

Funny that you'd know that area, funnier still that you would connect it with these vbuzzer guys. Hell, I wasn't even that interested and was hoping we'd get something from skype in this thread (other than vague 'CRTC' conspiracies, which as we've seen are pretty much bogus) but after seeing your posts I'm definitely going to check it out.

Thanks!
mk3lai_
Here is another voip company that offers vancouver local numbers *without* offering 911 service, although there is plan in the works to offer that. Still, the fact it can operate this business without needing to start with an integrated 911 service pretty much dispels the idea that it's the CRTC that's the holdup for a SkypeIn number. Anyways, here's the link:

http://www.peopleline.net/pstelco/faq.htm#serviceqa

Scroll down to the 911 service.

So far, I have not heard of anything concrete from Skype personnel other than it's CRTC political influence. What exactly is CRTC saying? Is it even CRTC that's the problem here?
sermonindex_
[quote]If you're in Toronto, why not use vbuzzer? It's offer US$2/mon for phone number, unlimited local call. Cheaper long distance compare with skype (outside US/Canada). Most important, it's standard SIP based which means you can purchase phone adaptor and use it like normal phone, without turn on your computer!

Check details at:
http://www.vbuzzer.com/index.php?aid=torontoata[/quote]
I would much rather use SKYPE they are a great company and more stable. PLEASE get some canada numbers

I would get:
250
416 or 950

please some staff person respond to this and let us know anything that is in the works.
pierreabel_
In Quebec too - 418 or 514 or 450
mk3lai
QUOTE(sermonindex @ Aug 13 2006, 10:34 PM) [snapback]286736[/snapback]

please some staff person respond to this and let us know anything that is in the works.


I wouldn't hold my breath. Trying to get Skype personnel to offer their insights is like trying to get a response from a brick wall. It doesn't seem like they are interested despite repeated requests for this service in Canada. Skype's excuse is it's CRTC that's causing the delay due to e911 service but I pretty much dispel that with examples of companies offering virtual numbers without 911 service.
mpossoff
I have a provider for you with a 514 DID PM me and I'll direct you.

Marc Possoff
http://cutthatrate.com

QUOTE(pierreabel @ Aug 14 2006, 05:34 PM) [snapback]287037[/snapback]

In Quebec too - 418 or 514 or 450

ADY
crying.png Just adding to the demand for a skypein numbers in Canada. There’s is a great business opportunity, please if you don’t take it up let someone else drive this but, what ever you do, realise that, NO skypein in Canada is pushing us towards Gizmo
fyre2012
Toronto!! Canada loves Skype! PLZ make it happen!

You'd think it would be here by now!
snowgodz
Well at least we can let them know that there is a good intrest in Canada, I know I would love to see it in Ontario and else where. Skype seems to me to be the best service out there for VOIP, definately the way to go, after all soon the internet will handle all communications, so what the hell, might as well get on board now. vote 905 (Hamilton) and 519 (Waterloo)
aeroplan
Last night I got a call on my cellphone from a friend, who was actually calling my Skypename. I have my Skype calls redirected to my cellphone, to be more specific.
Well, the news here is that when he was calling me, my cellphone Caller ID was showing a local (Montreal) phone number, like 514-940-xxxx, and not 000123456....
I looked on CNA's website and the CO Code Status table indicates Allstream as owning company.
So...my question is... : Does this mean something? Is Skype cooking something for us, here in Canada? thinking.png
GTA
I would love a 416, 647 or 905 skypein number but I think Canada is low on the priority list. I also don't think there network here is ready for primetime yet.

I don't buy e911 as an issue because that is a skyeout function not a skypein function and we have skypeout here. Of course the other problems could be the incumbant PSTN companies stalling things.

I dropped my land line about four months ago and use the cell and skypeout. I bought the d-link usb to analog phone adaptor and it works OK. I get plenty of dropped calls so this is why I don't think the network is ready yet. The call quality was quite good when I started then it dropped and now it seems to be improving again. I have sent plenty of email requests to skype about GTA area skypein but either they're not ready, or they don't care or something is blocking progress.

P.S. With the usb/analog adaptor I've plugged in a standard cordless phone and can walk around the house making calls to regular phone lines. The best thing about dropping the landline is no more telemarketers. Right now I'm invisible.
Vik
I vote for SkypeIN for Alberta. 780 and 403.

Maybe one day... I guess it's Telus for local and Skype for longdistance.

Skype is great though, much better than paying $50/month for VOIP from Shaw.
rafynet
BUMP

looking for 905 or 416 number !!! Please !!!
mrjohnsoda
I definitely raise my hand for numbers in Québec, 418 and 514 please!

We are all waiting!! smile.png
Leonhart
Yes, I really need skype in for Ontario (Toronto <416>/ Waterloo <519>) & BC (Vancouver <604 & 778>) for both my family members and business!

I've been looking forward this feature available for a long time! I really wish Skype Team can put more effect on this part of business. skype.png
vit
Guys, bell and rogers will die if skypeIn comes... They make 35$/month for phone line and can not match 30/year...
I looking forward to having skypeIn and good bye bell....
rgroove
I need a 514 area code number........
What's the problem for SkypeIn Canada ???
Norman Musgrave
QUOTE(rgroove @ Tue Nov 7 2006, 04:32) [snapback]316761[/snapback]

I need a 514 area code number........
What's the problem for SkypeIn Canada ???

See the many Forum posts on this subject.
The delay may rest with the Canadian telco authorities.
PhoenixP3K
We'll need much more coverage than 3 pages of posts. I'm not saying we should mass post until it reaches 72 pages (don't do it, it's bad!)

I'd love some feedback on how to bring Skype awareness higher. How about T-Shirts we could wear or just show off the service by calling all our friends from the 0-123-456-7890 number (Skype In!)
Dan27
devil.png Is it time to start a petition ? CRTC should promote new players in this telco jungle...
blessy
hi everybody,
I'm from france, and I'm living now in Vancouver for the next 3 years. My roomates have cell phones and no landline in the house..and maybe next year I will move out of this house...so opening a new landline with Bell or suscribe to a cell phone wouldn't worth it and SkypeIn is the best solution for me to be contacted here or from France. So please for people in my case or the other 10000 people waiting for SkypeIn, do it!!!! Bring SkypeIn to Canada!!!!!!!
area code here is 604 or 778...come on!!!! ^^
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