title: Asterisk & IVR & provider
body: <p>I'm trying to setup an IVR or to be more specific an automated attendant using Asterisk. I don't want anything fancy besides the simple automated menu system, and instead of dialing an extension (for now) just ring the same phone line (POTS) if pressed 1 or play a recording if pressed 2. The server running Asterisk will be in a remote location.</p>
  
  <p>My questions are:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>Is this setup doable?</li>
  <li>Do I need to sign up with a IAX VOIP
  provider? (no VOIP calls will be
  made/received) Only normal POTS calls will be made. (possible in other country) </li>
  <li>What hardware do I
  need? Remote server side and client-wise
  (POTS phone line)</li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>Any comments will be appreciate it.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks</p>