Vocalscape Networks announced that their turnkey VoIP system now includes provisions for providing VoIP service using a prepaid ATA model. The new model allows service providers to deliver prepaid Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone service to users who are using traditional phones with an analog telephone adapter (ATA) or softphone.

"Vocalscape's prepaid ATA model gives service providers more flexibility in their offerings," commented Ron McIntyre, President of Vocalscape. "The ability to mix prepaid, postpaid and subscription services means, for example, that customers who are on basic subscription plans can make long distance calls outside their plan using prepaid funds instead of being billed later. This allows end-users to meter their spending and significantly reduces risk for the service provider as calls outside the plan are paid in advance."

The development of this model was driven by Vocalscape's customers who asked for a viable way to deliver VoIP services without exposing themselves to the risks associated with postpaid billing. The new model incorporates valuable features such as real-time online billing that tracks the status of accounts in real-time as well as the ability to bundle prepaid funds or features, like DIDs, with devices sold in retail stores.