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bl1k00
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How to Setup Sip voip where it restricted?

Hello everyone,

I’m currently facing a challenge and would greatly appreciate your advice and suggestions.
Background:

  • I am based in the Oman where VOIP protocols are restricted.
  • I have a SIP trunk in the UAE.
  • I need to set up my system to receive calls from the EU and US.
  • The IP PBX can only be used on-premises; using cloud services is not an option.

Objective:
I want to configure my setup so that I can receive international calls from the EU and US through my on-premises IP PBX.

Challenges:

  1. VOIP restrictions in the Oman.
  2. The requirement to keep all infrastructure on-premises.
  3. Ensuring reliable and high-quality call connections.

Questions:

  1. What is the best way to configure my SIP trunk and IP PBX to handle international calls under these conditions?
  2. Are there specific configurations or hardware that I should consider to optimize performance and compliance?
  3. Has anyone had success with a similar setup in the Oman, and what best practices can you share?

Any insights, detailed configurations, or experiences you can share would be incredibly valuable.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Best regards.

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Davidmalang
New Contributor

To set up SIP VoIP where it is restricted, you can use a VPN to bypass network restrictions, as VPNs encrypt your traffic, making it difficult for the network to block SIP protocols. Alternatively, you can use a service like a SIP proxy or tunneling software designed to mask SIP traffic. Make sure to choose servers that are geographically closer for better call quality, and verify that your VoIP provider supports encrypted SIP (SIPS) for secure communication. Engelszahl 999 

 

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