A Follow Me GSM Gateway connects to an analogue telephone line or analogue extension on a phone system and automatically redirects all incomming calls to a mobile phone number. By using a mobile phone tariff where calls to the same network, or calls between sim cards on the same package are free of charge, free call diversion from a land line to a mobile phone can be achieved.
We are awaiting a new version of our popular GSM Follow Me Gateway which is due for launch in June 2007. Please visit our online store http://www.discountphonesystems.co.uk and subscribe to our e-newsletter and you will be e-mailed when the new Follow Me GSM Gateway is available to order.
The GSM SAVE Follow Me GSM Gateway provides the ideal solution to eliminate the cost of forwarding calls from a landline to a mobile phone.
When using normal call diversion services from lanline telephone suppliers any calls to the landline number are routed to a mobile phone number - the telephone company will then charge for each minute that the caller receives diverted calls - for a busy tradesman that can mean recieving and paying for 60 minutes of calls per day - at a cost of 15 pence per minute it quickly adds up to hundreds of pounds per month in diverted call charges.
By connecting the Follow Me GSM Gateway to your telephone line and inserting a suitable mobile phone SIM card calls can be diverted directly via the mobile phone GSM network - and depending upon the mobile phone tariff these calls can be free of charge - all that is payable is the initial cost of the Follow Me GSM Gateway and the monthly rental of an additional SIM card.
Connection Diagram
Home User
Business User
Main Features and Applications
Routing between PSTN and GSM
Users can program the numbers they need to dial through GSM. The Follow Me GSM Gateway will choose the proper path (GSM or PSTN) to make the phone call - This is ideal when calling work colleages and can be used for further cost savings when calling mobile phones on other networks depending upon the mobile phone tariff.
ACR Dialler (Automatic Call Routing)
In addition to GSM/PSTN router, the Follow Me GSM Gateway also has all features of an ACR dialer providing users with the ability to use alternative telephone companies and calling cards for cheaper PSTN calls.
Answering a GSM Phone Call by Normal Telepohone
When the handset receives a call, the normal telephone will ring. User can then pick up the handset and answer the call.
Call Diverter (Follow Me)
When users are out of the home or office, they can set the number where they are. If anybody calls them from the landline PSTN number, the unit will forward this call to the number through the mobile phone. It also works in opposite direction.
Transit between PSTN and GSM Network
Users can call into the Follow Me GSM Gateway device to the landline PSTN number, and then dial out from the GSM, or in opposite direction enabling mobile users to call into the GSM Gateway and make a call over the landline (ideal when making international calls). Password can be set to protect unauthorised access.
Use GSM as a PSTN Line
Under some conditions, the PSTN line is not available. Users can still use a normal telephone or PBX through the GSM network.
Calling Time Limit
Users can program the limit time for GSM outgoing calls.There are 2 modes, single call time limit and total calling time limit For example, users can set up max. call of each GSM call to 5 minutes or when the total call time comes to 2,000 minutes, change the route to PSTN. This is ideal when using the Follow Me GSM Gateway as a call saving device for calling mobile phones - using some of the competitive mobile phone tariffs that provide inclusive minutes to call any network for example Vodafone 1000 - by setting the total time limit to 1000 minutes will mean that you can safely use all your minutes and not risk overspending - especially when calls to other networks after using the inclusive minutes can be 3 times the cost of calling from a landline.
Mobile Pay Phone
Connect a normal coin phone to the Follow Me GSM Gateway and it becomes a mobile pay phone. The system can be easily installed on trains, buses, or the places where PSTN phone lines are not available.
Easy Programming
More than 100 parameters provide most flexible settings. The PC-based programmer let dealers program the parameters easily. It can be programmed locally with PC or telephone set, or remotely through the PSTN line
