[npwalters]

Hi,

Pam and Nick Walters here. We have been lurking for a few months and have picked up quite a bit of good information.

We will close on a home on De La Vista North later this month. I'm still working and we will not move for a few years. In the mean time we will rent it out seasonally and come down when we can.

I called 3 places today to arrange internet, TV, and phone. I haven't found anyone who provides all 3 as a package. So far I don't know who can provide a telephone land line. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

[HiHoSteveO]

Lots of people here have avoided the "Triple Play" trap by using a VOIP solution like Ooma. Saves lots of $$

#1 Ranked Free Internet Phone Service | Ooma VoIP Phone

[Count'n the days]

Bright House provides our phone, TV, and internet services. If I recall correctly, there's no contract required. Rates have gone up recently, but they may still offer a reduced rate for new customers. We originally had problems with our wireless service but they finally worked it out. Not sure if it's available in all areas but it is available south of 466A.

[npwalters]

Thanks Days. Unfortunately they don't provide service in our area.

[npwalters]

Haven't used VOIP but that sounds like a good potential solution. Is the service "transparent" to the user. Asking because there will be renters in the house.

[villagetinker]

Comcast provides all 3 services, but requires a 2 year contract.

[obxgal]

Century link also provides all 3 services, not sure of contract time.
Also Welcome to the villages.

[npwalters]

Unfortunately Comcast does not provide phone in my area-just internet and cable....or so the zombie on the phone said today. I'll give CenturyLink a call tomorrow. Thanks!

[HiHoSteveO]

Originally Posted by npwalters

Haven't used VOIP but that sounds like a good potential solution. Is the service "transparent" to the user. Asking because there will be renters in the house.

Yes, you call out normally except you don't dial a 1.

You use your own phone (a regular standard one works fine or a cordless multi-phone set up also works fine)

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by npwalters

Haven't used VOIP but that sounds like a good potential solution. Is the service "transparent" to the user. Asking because there will be renters in the house.

We use Magic Jack, another VOIP choice.

[dbussone]

An alternative to use, rather than an added phone service, is to tell your renters to use their cell phone. Many of us have already abandoned home phones and rely solely on our cell phones.

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

We use Magic Jack, another VOIP choice.

we use majic jack as well.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by dbussone

An alternative to use, rather than an added phone service, is to tell your renters to use their cell phone. Many of us have already abandoned home phones and rely solely on our cell phones.

What I worry about when the landline is abandoned is the all important 911 call. 911 dialed even with no verbal communication will summon an emergency response directly to your house if a landline phone is used.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

We use Magic Jack, another VOIP choice.

Me too. Totally satisfied.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

What I worry about when the landline is abandoned is the all important 911 call. 911 dialed even with no verbal communication will summon an emergency response directly to your house if a landline phone is used.

I agree. The problem is that VOIP services do not provide that security. Have you found a true landline here?