The first point mentioned by Rajiv is thus: Incoming VOIP termination call into a PSTN / PLMN network is not permitted by TRAI.

Rajiv is proposing a VOIP group mailing list which can probably list possible solutions.  This is turning out to a very interesting discussion.

Pradeep asked a lovely question: Whats the penalty of making an PSTN terminated VOIP call.  How many days in jail, how much fine et. al.

The basic reason for this issue is the safety / security of the money in the hands of the officials.

And as yet, yes, VOIP is a multi-billion dollar jackpot in the waiting and its sad that we’re sitting on a goldmine and are not interested in making it more worthy!!!