Vonage ??

[Annalise Lane]

Has anyone used Vonage phone service ??

From what I can tell from the website, all you need is an internet connection. But last night I was chatting with someone and they mentioned that you can't go to far with your cell phone for it to work, because it's dependent on the exchange box.

Does anyone have experience with this service ?

 

[Steveo_M26]

Yeah, I use Vonage for my home phone. $28.00 a month for unlimited canadian long distance. Pretty good deal. Although its not without its flaws. about 1 in ever 25 calls or so gets dropped after the first 10 minutes or so. but all in all, considering how much you pay a month, I would say its definitely worth it.

 

[dunnochit]

Vonage and cell phone???

"they mentioned that you can't go to far with your cell phone for it to work, because it's dependent on the exchange box."

Could you please explain the above statement? Vonage is VOIP, whereas you mention a cell phone and Exchange?????

Also have a look @ Magic Jack and Skype. I use both for my IT Consulting Company and Vonage cannot come close to pricing and\or Service. JMHO

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[Annalise Lane]

"they mentioned that you can't go to far with your cell phone for it to work, because it's dependent on the exchange box."

Could you please explain the above statement? Vonage is VOIP, whereas you mention a cell phone and Exchange?????

Also have a look @ Magic Jack and Skype. I use both for my IT Consulting Company and Vonage cannot come close to pricing and\or Service. JMHO

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exchange box = phone adaptor

Magic Jack is for house phones, but I need it for my cell.

 

[dunnochit]

Vonage is not for Cell phones

exchange box = phone adaptor

Magic Jack is for house phones, but I need it for my cell.

Vonage is for house phones as well. That is where I got confused when you mentioned Vonage and your cell phone.
From the Vonage forum
Vonage requires an internet connection, and functions essentially like a land-line once it's connected to the internet. If you want something wireless that you can roam around town with, Vonage isn't for you.
Q: Does Vonage offer cell service?
A: No. Vonage does not offer cellular phone service. Vonage is a provider of voice over IP services, also know as VoIP or Internet telephone service. VoIP services allow you to make calls through your broadband Internet connection rather than a traditional land line.

Cheers
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[Annalise Lane]

~~ Thank You ~~

 

[Miss*Bijou]

I have 2 friends who use Vonage for their home/land phone line & internet, and they're both very happy with it.

Only thing, is that you're kinda screwed if the internet goes down... well.... ya can't really call them to let them know or complain about it... so might want to make sure you still have a cell phone lying around somewhere. LOL