I'm thinking of signing up. Anybody have experience with it out there?
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Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!!
For all this His anger is not turned away, but His hand is stretched out still.
Not long ago an obituary appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune that said the recently departed had "died doing what he enjoyed most—watching BYU lose."
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Originally posted by myboynoah View Post
I believe CJF is the man to ask. I think he worked for Vonage."Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy; its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill
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I have it.
I like the service. They have great features.
Just make sure you have reliable internet, or it can be a real headache.
We are thinking of getting rid of it and just going with cell phones though.Comment
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Don't do it if you have DSL. We tried it and got rid of it.Comment
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We just switched to Vonage with our recent move. We were sick of Qwest. Beware that transferring your phone number could take a while and be a bit of a hassle, at least it has been for us. We also had problems due to a wireless router we're using but updated the firmware and it seems to be fine--that's just an internet issue anyway, not a problem with Vonage. Just be sure your internet service is reliable.Comment
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I worked for Vonage for several years. What people have said is usually right. I've used it all over the world and it is a great product IF you have a reliable internet connection. My personal preference is with DSL because it is a consistent connection and you don't "share" with anyone like with cable. Worked very well with Qwest standalone for me. I've got cable now and it is fine also. It was nice having when living in Asia. Friends and family could call and speak to me like I was next door for free.
The number porting can be a problem with certain providers. Vonage has an agreement in place with Qwest and a few others, but companies like Verizon and AT&T have gone out of their way to make Vonage customers miserable with the switch and hopefully to come back to a normal landline.A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life. - Mohammad AliComment
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I have magicJack! $20 a year, + $20 to buy the actual device. So far, its been pretty solid. I don't like it as much as a standard phone, but for $20 a YEAR, its more than worth the occasional hiccup.
If you don't like the idea of magicJack, I think there are other VOIP services that are cheaper than Vonage and provide comparable service.Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.
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I've had it for 4 years now... works great $25 a month and I call my brother in canada no extra charge and family in Utah as much as I want.Originally posted by myboynoah View Post"Be a philosopher. A man can compromise to gain a point. It has become apparent that a man can, within limits, follow his inclinations within the arms of the Church if he does so discreetly." - The Walking Drum
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I just got the Verizon Hub, which is a VOIP. I didn't have time to set it up before I left for Washington though. So in about 10 days I will have it and report if you are interested.Get confident, stupid
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We've used it for five or six years. Even so, I don't know that I recommend it. Like CJF said, some of your communications providers will make it really difficult on you, and your connection's only as good as your internet line.Comment
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I would recommend using a facilities based voip provider. I think At&T offers an all you can eat voip service over its DSL. I am sure your local cable tv provider does as well. Vonage is a parasite and parasites will always be a second class citizen. A facilites based provider is as responsible for your broadband connection as they are your voip service so it reduces the finger pointing when the shiz hits the fan.Originally posted by Babs View Post
VOIP has improved but it will never be as reliable as the old fashioned land line, but methinks cell phones have made us immune to demanding the ol 5 nines of reliability of your daddy's day.
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Just like everyone says . . its only as good as your internet connection. Vonage itself is fine . . when my internet is spotty . . I have no phoneComment
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This is why we are going to sign up. People where we'll be living have it and love it.Originally posted by CJF View Post
I'm going to get a Provo number. It will be like our little girl never left home.Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!!
For all this His anger is not turned away, but His hand is stretched out still.
Not long ago an obituary appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune that said the recently departed had "died doing what he enjoyed most—watching BYU lose."Comment
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