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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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