[another Linda]

Do I have this right? Vonage can be used with Comcast's internet cable modem, but Magic Jack requires DSL? And Vonage's box thingie gets plugged directly into the cable modem then the phone into that? Why does a computer need to be on all the time?

I really need to change from Embarq -- really really! I have been looking at Vonage and reading TOTV people's experience. Do others beside Barefoot have Vonage-cell phone problems?

[schotzyb]

another Linda,
Sorry if my previous post was confusing but yes Magic Jack will work with Comcast cable; in fact that is what I have . As far as it being on all the time, I believe it (the computer) can go into "sleep" mode and it still work; it just cannot be turned completely off.

[Barefoot]

Linda 2 .. no computer necessary with Vonage. With Magic Jack, yes, computer must be on, but it can sleep as schotz pointed out.

I have friends who swear by Magic Jack, and it's not that expensive to take it for a trial run. I have other friends who tried it and got rid of it due to problems with quality. Same with Vonage. I just can't figure out why some people have problems and some don't. :dontknow:

I have the 5.8 MHZ suggested by Handi.

[handieman]

Originally Posted by another Linda

Do I have this right? Vonage can be used with Comcast's internet cable modem, but Magic Jack requires DSL? And Vonage's box thingie gets plugged directly into the cable modem then the phone into that? Why does a computer need to be on all the time?

I really need to change from Embarq -- really really! I have been looking at Vonage and reading TOTV people's experience. Do others beside Barefoot have Vonage-cell phone problems?

If you go on line and subscribe to Vonage, they will send your a modem that connects to the Cable/DSL modem you have to have for hi speed internet. The modem is free of charge and when I got one for my Village home I believe I had some number choices, thus my last four are 7373. Vonage has what they call a on line dashboard where you can see all the outgoing and incoming calls, times, duration, and numbers. Don't share this info if you intend to cheat 1rnfl

Handie :joke:

[another Linda]

Thanks folks. I think I will try Vonage. I need to have phone service for renters but I don't want to leave my computer there. Guess that leaves out magic Jack.