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   Intranet Telephone Network for BBSes Around the Globe!   
      
   I am thrilled to introduce our ambitious project: creating an intranet   
   telephone network dedicated to BBSes worldwide!   
      
   Here's our vision: Initially, we want to offer telephone extensions to BBS   
   owners as well as to their modems. Each participant will be able to obtain two   
   extension numbers: one for their telephone and another for their modem. For   
   those who have multiple modems, we will accommodate them without any issue.   
   Our server configuration has been carefully designed to prioritize telephone   
   modems. Users are at the heart of our project and will benefit from a   
   telephone extension and a modem extension if they wish.   
      
   Our team, although small, is ready to provide the necessary assistance for   
   setting up your SIP devices. Personally, I use GrandStream HT802, HT818, and   
   GRP2602 models. We will also set up an intranet accessible to members,   
   including phone numbers of those who wish to share them on the PhoneNet   
   network, as well as BBS numbers.   
      
   Access to the list of PhoneNet members' phone numbers will be restricted to   
   members only. It will be impossible for outsiders to view this list or call a   
   PhoneNet number. Our goal is to enable, for example, someone in New Zealand to   
   call someone in Toronto, Canada, or to communicate with a BBS located on the   
   other side of the planet to play Doors games or synchronize two BBSes via   
   modem for fun.   
      
   In the face of ubiquitous Internet and the exorbitant rates charged by phone   
   companies, we aim to offer a fun and historical alternative. The goal is to   
   revive a part of computing history while enjoying ourselves.   
      
   In a second phase, we plan to expand the possibilities by allowing members to   
   make calls to external lines, such as cell phones and landlines. This phase   
   will be launched once the first phase is operational and we have enough   
   members to support it. The more participants we have, the faster the   
   development will progress. However, it is essential to cover the costs   
   associated with setting up servers, electricity consumption, internet access,   
   etc. Currently, the cost to join PhoneNet is ($1 USDC) per month per extension   
   number. We hope this fee will cover expenses once we have a sufficient number   
   of members.   
      
   We are actively working on phase two, which will allow members to make calls   
   outside the network. It is expected that this service will be more expensive,   
   and its rollout will be gradual, targeting interested members. The name   
   PhoneNet v2.0 pays homage to Apple, which created a network between Mac   
   Classic computers using phone lines. We are continuing this tradition many   
   years later.   
      
   For now, this message is being shared on FidoNet 1:*... and as interest grows,   
   we will provide updates on the project's progress. We hope to build a   
   wonderful network of telephony and modems at 33600 bps and beyond.   
      
   I apologize if some find the use of French problematic. I use this language   
   because it is the one I am most comfortable with. Translating documents into   
   English using ChatGPT or Google Translator takes a significant amount of time,   
   which I prefer to dedicate to advancing the project. This work is done   
   voluntarily for the computing and BBS communities, and we aim to enjoy the   
   process while keeping interested parties informed. The "PhoneNet [Fr+En]"   
   discussion forum reflects our intention to provide information in French while   
   being ready to translate documents for those who need them.   
      
   We are currently a small team of two and a half. I dedicate a lot of time to   
   this project, while my colleague Bouzzi, our English expert, contributes when   
   he can due to his professional commitments. We also have a Padawan in   
   training, and we are hopeful for the future of the next generation.   
      
   Thank you for your support and interest. We look forward to developing this   
   exciting network!   
      
                   VA2RFC BBS    Les M‚chins, Qu‚bec  Canada   
                  SysOp: rmurray    PhoneNet: 1000040 (Modem)   
     Telnet: va2rfcbbs.photorm.net:23    FsxNet: 21:1/235    FidoNet: 1:229/114   
      
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