@TP-Link While this is unfortunate it will mean I will have to source alternative products from other manufacturers seeing as I can't get them from TP Link UK when we will be in great need of them when more people realise what we need to do to save our home phone numbers.

This link will back my original post up with a explanation video from the UK Network "OpenReach" that all UK ISP Providers Use (except Cable based providers)

https://www.openreach.com/upgrading-the-UK-to-digital-phone-lines

I have VOIP Details for a few test accounts but I currently have no hardware to run them on other than my Android Google Phone app and I'd rather buy a "Transitional Product" with VOIP like the models mentioned above available in Australia and Germany that my normal home phone can be plugged into (via adapter) which I had thought of importing one.

Hopefully there will be more people that reply to this post but you do need to put some (V) Models Out There ASAP to test the waters...more features = more profit for your company.

Some new service providers are even supplying VoIP models like the Technicolor DWA0122 (dual fxo/s) or a FritzBox Router Which is an entry level VoIP Business Router to the home (DSL) for new customers as an example.

So I personally cant understand why your so behind on this...what is going through your engineers heads on this.

I'm looking at your XR500V (Service Provider) model for the FTTP Deployment as an upgrade but you need to put out the VOIP Versions of your current DSL products to the public as I'm positive they will sell fast.

Even Build & Release some ATA standalone devices like this beauty (This model below looks interesting for the UK Markets especially if upgraded to Super VDSL Standards as a minimum test for home users https://www.tp-link.com/hk/service-provider/dsl-router/archer-vr1200v/ Is there an emulator around ??) :-)

If not the routers to bridge the gap in the market then allow existing routers to add the function via an external Ethernet add on (ATA) with a firmware upgrade (beta) as there's a few guides on how to set this up when the hardware is built in when you search for "VOIP" On The Forum.

You can even send me a test model if you would Iike *hint hint* to help create and test this in the UK and help build new Firmware & iron out bugs via feedback to your engineers so don't pass this opportunity up.

The TP Link XZ000-G3 is basically a Sleek Modem for the New Full Fibre Network which if this also had VoIP functions on this could also bridge the gap between the Archer VR400 and the New Network via the WAN port...can you even give me a rough idea on prices to purchase any of these.

I also really like the TP Link "Emulators" in the support section of certain products but I can't find them for the Voice models as for me this is an in-valuable training tool to keep up to date on menu & model changes.

It might also help if you "Pin" this topic incase it gets lost also.

@PhantomR1982 

I would also like to register an interest in a VOIP router. I'm currently having to use the router supplied by my ISP as TP-link doesn't support this yet.

@essexjones247 its just strange they havent released there VOIP Routers to the UK when they have them outside the UK if you google some of the TP Link product numbers i've mentioned above they look awesome,however i've now bought a third party VOIP ATA Adapter and ported my Landline Number over to plug into my Archer VR400 its a pain taking up an ethernet port but it had to be done i guess and i also bought an IP Phone to play with too.

Thanks for the backup & i hope they are listening.

@PhantomR1982 , no problem. I'm currently using my ISP router to connect to the ONT and phone with my VR2100 ( which I recently purchased) to handle the WiFi which wasn't straight forward to sort out. It would have been far easier to simply use one router for everything ( admittedly the ISP router could do this but the WiFi on it is poor)

@essexjones247 if you google the VR2100(V) for example (V) = VOICE then you may find them through amazon.de or a spanish reseller for example as this version has the voip functions but as a full fibre (ONT) Solution i like there XR500V model which gets rid of the DSL port in favour of the voip and a direct connection to your Full Fibre ONT cable to the router like we are used to.

Only thing i've come across through they dont support it as they are meant for ISP'S only.

Silly Really...BUT that said i still like there products even if they are behind the times with the UK stocks.

@PhantomR1982 , thanks for the info and advice I'll have a search

  @PhantomR1982 

VOIP is comming as a replacement for the old PSTN network, however apart from business service providers its nigh on impossible to use your own equipment with mainstream domestic services in the UK

If i was to sign up to a FTTP provider then i would have no choice but to use their own router for VOIP

for Example BT call their VOIP  service "digital Voice" and when you move to FTTP your voice line will also move to Digital Voice (VOIP) the only issue , and tis a big one if you want to use your own ATA/Voip router is that BT will not provide the  details needed to use your own equipment its either the BT supplied router with phone port, or no service.

 Likewise for at least two other ISPs, Sky and Vodafone and there are probably more like that as well.

If the current UK trend continues in this direction, then there wont be much point in using TP link routers or any other after market router from any other manufacturer as it will be the ISP supplied kit or no service

Hiya @Richard_T123 

this is part of the reason WHY i want @TPLINK to listen to there users as with our OpenReach PSTN being shut down there products with VOIP built in will be required more like they have in other countries already,so if they don't have them available in the UK then they will lose money to other providers that do have them such as xyzel & fritzbox.

i have started the process already on converting my Domestic Landline Number to an independent provider (not BT) that gives me the VOIP connection details for

the number i have ported to use in VOIP capable apps & hardware,this way i have control of my number in one place even if i move internet providers or go to

an FTTP(OD) Provider then my landline number wont be affected by the constant provider changes and porting fees just as long as i have a Powered ATA & Active Internet

Connection it will be fine.

i can purchase & use an external ATA on a LAN Port with my current TPLINK router from another provider but paying that bit extra to have the

VOIP ATA/Telephony ability in a newer TPLINK router is a worthwhile upgrade....TPLINK products in Germany have built in DECT to if your landline supports it.

Talking about FTTP however is the reason i started this because of the lack of knowledge and interest that ISP'S are showing about this to customers until it

happens one in particular believes the PSTN isnt going down until 2027...so poor them when there customers complain but i did warn them.

but take action now and save yourself the hassle later i say :-)

Kind Regards

PhantomR1982