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How to use Xlite dial plan to make wholesale VoIP test calls

Xlite is a free SIP softphone that is available for download from Counterpath Corporation. Many people use Xlite as a means of testing wholesale VoIP providers before sending live traffic. However, since many of these providers require a prefix to be sent as part of the dial string, it is helpful to have a dial plan.

Once you have installed the Xlite softphone on your Mac or PC, the following four steps will guide you through setting up a prefix using the dial plan (these instructions should work just as well with other Counterpath softphones such as Bria and Xten).

Step 1: Run the Xlite softphone on your PC and open the settings menu by clicking the ‘SIP Account Settings’ menu item.

Step 2: Locate the ‘Dial Plan’ input field at the bottom of the ‘SIP Account Settings’ menu.

Step 3: Enter the prefix information using the format below. if you want to send the prefix 11780414 by default for any number entry starting with “+”, use this entry in the dial plan…

+xT;match=1;pre=”11780414″

Step 4: For more examples of dial plans or to answer other related questions, search for the Xlite manual, which is freely available for download from many sources.

Step 5: Make a test call to the wholesale VoIP termination provider of your choice. If the provider has an online CDR tool, you should be able to see the call, including any prefixes that were sent. If the dial string does not have the required prefix, your call will likely fail. In that case, check your settings by reviewing steps 1-4 above and make any necessary changes.

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