Cisco IP Communicator right-to-use license required ?

[master001]

Hello all,

I try to deploy soft phones for the remote users.   Just wonder : 

Is the application(CIPC) right-to-use license required for the end user to purchase? 

The CIPC will consume 3 DLU licenses for one soft phone.   Do we need to pay around US$50 for the application(CIPC) only?   

I don't have much information about the right-to-use license.   If anyone could shed some light, it will be great. 

Software Version: CUCM8.6 + CIPC8.6

Thanks in advance!

Master001

[Rob Huffman]

Hi there,

The CIPC RTU (right to use) license is honor based, which means it isn't required to actually install/run CIPC but it is needed to be in legal compliance should you ever be audited.

Cheers!

Rob

[master001]

Hi Rob,

I try to understand " ...RTU(right to use) license is honor based".  "... legal compliance..." 

Does it mean it is mandatory to have CIPC RTU?  Or just nice to have?  

Because the CIPC would consume 3 DLU license, people could ask why we need to purchase the RTU license again.   Please kindly advise.

Master001

[Rob Huffman]

Hi "M",

Why don't we look at it this way; if you install a 7945 you have to buy the phone and it still uses x number of DLU's so the RTU license for IPC is like buying the 7945 except for you don't get a physical phone (same idea). So if you install IPC without the RTU license it's like using "Pirated" software.....will it work yes/maybe .....is it legal ....NO.

Cheers!

Rob