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Asterisk is a free and open source framework for building communications applications and is sponsored by Sangoma.
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Asterisk is the #1 open source communications toolkit.
Asterisk powers IP PBX systems, VoIP gateways, conference servers, and is used by SMBs, enterprises, call centers, carriers and governments worldwide.
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2,000,000
Downloads Annually
86,000
Community Members
170 Countries
With Deployed Installations
1,000,000
Servers Worldwide
Fortune 500
Overwhelmingly Use
1.3 Million
New Endpoints Each Year
Asterisk 15: Under the Hood
Learn how Asterisk 15 extends the power of Asterisk with enhanced multi-party video conferencing and collaboration capabilities.
Is Asterisk and IP PBX, VoIP Gateway, or Conference Server?
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Asterisk Support
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Asterisk Support
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