[FireOnWindCSR]

I saw that someone started a question and answer forum for Vonage service sometime back and I thought I'd add my 2 cents about Vonage. I considered the service 6 months ago but there was some litagation going on between Verizon and Vonage ( Vonage lost ) and I didnt want to be left out in the cold without phone service so I passed. Then I saw an infomercial on a DSL phone tool called MagicJack. I pay $20 a YEAR and can call locally and long distance. I use my DSL connection.
I plugged a Vtech cordless phone ( DECT 6.0 $40 at bestbuy) and crystal clear calling. Not for $24.95 a month - $20 a year. Check it out. I'm not a salesman for it - but it sure sells itself.

I also have magicJack. Works fine. $40 the first year plus shipping and $20 every year after that. Plugs into a USB Port on your computer [b]No monthly phone bills. Includes local and Unlimited Long Distance (US and Canada). ;D ;D

Why is this in Political????

[handieman]

FYI

With Vonage you can keep your old telephone number and use your existing telephone lines in your home ( you must disconnect from your previous landline outside the home) you must have DSL or Cable Hi Speed internet and no computer is required. There are a number of free options along with the basic service. If your internet service goes down (tree limbs etc) you can have Vonage direct your calls to your cell phone automatically or at anytime you wish. Vonage has two very reasonable plans and the versatility is very convenient for us commuters ( snowbirds, snowflakes and frogs) Check them out @ www.Vonage.com/friend and mention my #352-350-7373 and I get two months free and you get your choice of Paris Hilton or Brad Pitt depending on your "tilt" for the evening. Well maybe thats stretching it bit

Handie :joke:

[chelsea24]

If this is a political debate, I'm for VoicePulse. More reliable than Vonage and more features. (Don't I aways have to be different!)

[handieman]

Originally Posted by chelsea24

If this is a political debate, I'm for VoicePulse. More reliable than Vonage and more features. (Don't I aways have to be different!)

Figures

Handie :joke:

[DickY]

I transfered my phone service from Verizion to Vonage before I moved to TV in February for several reasons. I was able to keep my old phone number and I could just plug in my Vonage "modem" to my broadband connection when I got to The Villages and have phone service without having to contract for phone services. I got the 500 minute plan for $15 a month and just before I got to The Villages I got a virtual "villages" local number for another $5 a month. This way I have a local number for family and friends to call from my old location and a local Villages number and have had no quality problems, even when I have TV, computer and phone being used. I get all those features such as call forwarding, caller ID, and voice mail as well as others. The monthly cost is about $26 with all the fees and taxes included.

Originally Posted by DickY

I transfered my phone service from Verizion to Vonage before I moved to TV in February for several reasons. I was able to keep my old phone number and I could just plug in my Vonage "modem" to my broadband connection when I got to The Villages and have phone service without having to contract for phone services. I got the 500 minute plan for $15 a month and just before I got to The Villages I got a virtual "villages" local number for another $5 a month. This way I have a local number for family and friends to call from my old location and a local Villages number and have had no quality problems, even when I have TV, computer and phone being used. I get all those features such as call forwarding, caller ID, and voice mail as well as others. The monthly cost is about $26 with all the fees and taxes included.

Wow!!!
Dicky, I will talk to you about this when I get back to the villages. Sounds good to me!

[Barefoot]

Dicky, with Vonage I have problems when speaking with anyone on a cell phone, portable phone, or another Vonage customer. Echo, delay, background noise, etc. No problem in speaking with land lines. Have you experienced any problems at all?

I do like the portable part, I have two telephone numbers, one in Florida and one in Canada. That part is great.

[handieman]

FYI

If you have wireless internet in your home, make sure non of your wireless phones operate on the older 2.4 MHZ use wireless phones in the 5.8 MHZ or above

Handie :joke:

[renielarson]

Magic Jack is much less expensive than Vonage. We're looking into it now. I just wonder about the sound quality and reliability...very picky about both.

[schotzyb]

brightspot, sound quality and reliability are both exceptional with the Magic Jack. Have had mine for~6 months with no issues whatsoever.

[JohnN]

When I get down there, gonna have to give Magic Jack a try

[stjade]

Do you have to keep your computer on 24-7 open to the internet to have Magic Jack working :dontknow: :dontknow:

[schotzyb]

Yes, your computer must be on 24 hours a day for it to function properly. You also must have have a high speed internet service. Dial up will not work.