VoIP Trunk and SIP Trunk for your own PBX

Free SIP trunk for Asterisk, FreePBX or other PBX systems. Pay only call costs.

Cheap calling through your own SIP trunk — no subscription

At CheapConnect, a VoIP trunk is free to set up. No monthly costs, no connection fee. You only pay call costs: billed per second, no connection charge. Ideal for businesses and individuals who already run their own PBX and want to cut call costs.

Why a SIP trunk via CheapConnect?

Cheap calling through your own PBX, with no subscription and no hassle.

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Free SIP trunk account

No subscription, no connection costs. Create an account and pay only for the calls you make.

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No connection fee, billed per second

Many providers charge €0.02–€0.10 per call on top of the call costs. At CheapConnect the counter starts at zero and stops the moment you hang up.

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Sharp call rates to the Netherlands and abroad

Netherlands landline: €0.0238/min. Netherlands mobile: €0.0500/min. No surprises on the bill.

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Works with Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX and more

Standard SIP on port 5060 (UDP). Any PBX software that supports SIP can connect — no special settings required.

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Link your own landline numbers to the trunk

Link a CheapConnect number to your trunk for incoming calls. You can also send your own caller ID (CLI).

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Unlimited simultaneous calls

No limit on the number of active connections. Scale your PBX without extra costs for extra lines.

Who is a VoIP trunk for?

A SIP trunk is useful if you already have — or want to set up — your own PBX and just need a cheap connection to the phone network.

SMBs running their own Asterisk or FreePBX — connect your PBX to CheapConnect and cut call costs
IT admins configuring a SIP trunk for multiple lines
Hobbyists and self-builders with a Raspberry Pi PBX or home lab
Businesses with a 3CX or Yeastar PBX looking to replace their current trunk
Resellers using CheapConnect as a wholesale trunk for their own customers

Don't have your own PBX but still want to call over the internet? Check out our Prepaid VoIP — a complete account including a phone number.

Trunk vs. Prepaid VoIP

	VoIP Trunk	Prepaid VoIP
Own PBX required	Yes	No
Phone number included	Optional	Yes
Subscription	Free	€8.95/year
Incoming calls	Optional (via number)	Free, included
Multiple lines	Unlimited	Yes (via SIP accounts)

Setting up a SIP trunk: what do you need?

After creating a free account in the CheapConnect portal, you'll find all the settings you need under your trunk account. These are the fields you enter in Asterisk, FreePBX, 3CX or similar software:

Setting	Value
Protocol	SIP (UDP, port 5060)
Username	See your portal account
Password	See your portal account
Supported codecs	G.711a/b, G.729a/b, G.722 (HD)
Billing	Per second, no connection fee

Stuck? Check the manuals or ask your question on the forum. Want a full written configuration guide with ready-to-use sip.conf, pjsip.conf and extensions.conf examples? Check our SIP trunk setup guide for Asterisk and FreePBX.

Configuration freedom

CheapConnect doesn't restrict you. You choose:

Which codec you use (including G.722 for HD audio)
Whether you link a fixed CheapConnect number to the trunk
Which CLI (caller ID) you send with outgoing calls
How many simultaneous connections you set up

There's no limit on the number of simultaneous calls through the trunk. You pay per second for what you actually call.

VoIP trunk call costs

No subscription, no connection fee. You only pay for the calls you make, billed per second. Prices include VAT.

Netherlands — landline	€ 0.0238 per minute
Netherlands — mobile	€ 0.0500 per minute
Belgium — landline	€ 0.0250 per minute
Germany — landline	€ 0.0300 per minute
Incoming calls	— free —

View all international rates →

Billed per second — not per minute. A 35-second call costs you 35 seconds, not a full minute. With many calls a day, that adds up noticeably.

No connection fee — many VoIP providers charge €0.02 to €0.10 per call, on top of the call costs. At CheapConnect the counter starts at zero: you only pay for the seconds you actually call.

The math: 100 calls of 3 minutes to a Dutch landline

CheapConnect (no connection fee)	100 × 3 min × €0.0238	= €7.14
Competitor with €0.05 connection fee	€7.14 + (100 × €0.05)	= €12.14
Savings with CheapConnect		€5.00

At 500 calls a month, the savings add up to €25.00 per month — purely from having no connection fee.

Frequently asked questions about the VoIP trunk

Do I need my own phone number?

No. The trunk is primarily for outgoing calls. You can call without having an incoming number at CheapConnect. Want to be reachable too? Then optionally link a CheapConnect number to the trunk.

Does the trunk work with my Asterisk/FreePBX setup?

Yes. The trunk is a standard SIP trunk on port 5060 (UDP). Any PBX that supports SIP credentials can connect to it. That includes 3CX, Yeastar, Sangoma and similar systems.

Can I send my own caller ID (CLI)?

Yes. You can send your own caller ID on outgoing calls, as long as it's a valid number that belongs to you. You configure this via the CheapConnect portal.

How many simultaneous calls can I make?

There's no limit. You can make multiple simultaneous calls through the trunk. Each connection is billed separately, per second.

Can I combine the trunk with a Prepaid VoIP account?

Yes. You can have both a Prepaid VoIP account and a trunk with CheapConnect. They run on the same balance. That way you use the trunk for your PBX and the VoIP account for direct calls via a softphone or IP phone.

How do I create a trunk account?

Register for free via the button below. In the portal, you create a trunk account under your existing account. SIP credentials are available immediately after setup.

Our top destinations

DESTINATION	Netherlands	Australia	Belgium	Canada	China	Mexico	Austria
LANDLINE	€ 0,0238	€ 0,0300	€ 0,0250	€ 0,0300	€ 0,0200	€ 0,0800	€ 0,0400
MOBILE	€ 0,0500	€ 0,1900	€ 0,1900	€ 0,0300	€ 0,0200	€ 0,0800	€ 0,1000

These countries are the most popular among CheapConnect users, but we support every other destination too. Download our full price list (PDF) for all rates.

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