Vonage Telephone Service ?

Bob M · 03-31-2011, 04:32 PM

I have used Vonage for two plus years and except for the occasional internet outage there have been no problems. I first changed our Florida number to Vonage because that is where we were at the time. When we returned to NH I opened a second Vonage account for our NH number. Within the past couple of weeks, for cost savings purposes, the two accounts were merged into a single account. Our Florida number then was changed to a virtual number. All of our outgoing calls are made on our NH number while we still receive calls on both the virtual and real phone numbers. This allows our Florida neighbors to call us year round on the virtual Florida number as a local call as before. Our NH neighbors use our NH number and it too is a local call year round no matter where we happen to be.

I pay the NH number on a yearly basis and receive a 20% discount on the service portion of the bill. You are still required to pay a full year of taxes. The virtual number doesn't yet have a yearly plan so the $6 service charge plus taxes will be charged monthly to my credit card.

While traveling, or if we are away from the house and are expecting an important call, we transfer our Vonage number to our cell phone so no calls will be missed.

Vonage in the long run will cost more than Don's solution but if it suits your needs I would highly recommend it. My nephew in Florida has used Vonage for 5 - 6 years and also highly recommends it.

upthesaukee · 03-31-2011, 07:30 PM

When we went to Metrocast VIP from just the VI (no phone), we cut our phone cable internet cost by about $15 (we had Union Tel, a small local company now owned by TDS). No problems with Metrocast Phone.

Meredith Resident · 04-01-2011, 07:11 AM

There are better companies than Vonage that provide VOIP. Vonage is known for lousy sound quality. Here is a recent review on services. http://www.voip-service-review.toptenreviews.com/ I use Phone Power, and it works great. PM me if you would like a discount coupon from Phone Power.

kchace · 04-01-2011, 04:50 PM

We have been using Vonage for 6 years and we couldn't be happier. We have Charter cable for our internet and as long as the internet is up our phone service has been - dare I say - perfect. I have NEVER noticed a call quality issue. The sound quality has been as good as the best land line. That said, it *does* depend on the quality of your internet service. If you have a slow connection to the internet, the sound quality can suffer.

Ken

no-engine · 04-03-2011, 11:51 AM

Friends in Brookline, NH just gave up Charter due to too many problems!
Takes all kinds!

03-31-2011, 04:32 PM	#1
Bob M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford, NH and DeBary, Fl Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Vonage I have used Vonage for two plus years and except for the occasional internet outage there have been no problems. I first changed our Florida number to Vonage because that is where we were at the time. When we returned to NH I opened a second Vonage account for our NH number. Within the past couple of weeks, for cost savings purposes, the two accounts were merged into a single account. Our Florida number then was changed to a virtual number. All of our outgoing calls are made on our NH number while we still receive calls on both the virtual and real phone numbers. This allows our Florida neighbors to call us year round on the virtual Florida number as a local call as before. Our NH neighbors use our NH number and it too is a local call year round no matter where we happen to be. I pay the NH number on a yearly basis and receive a 20% discount on the service portion of the bill. You are still required to pay a full year of taxes. The virtual number doesn't yet have a yearly plan so the $6 service charge plus taxes will be charged monthly to my credit card. While traveling, or if we are away from the house and are expecting an important call, we transfer our Vonage number to our cell phone so no calls will be missed. Vonage in the long run will cost more than Don's solution but if it suits your needs I would highly recommend it. My nephew in Florida has used Vonage for 5 - 6 years and also highly recommends it.

03-31-2011, 07:30 PM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,607 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,477 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	Metrocast When we went to Metrocast VIP from just the VI (no phone), we cut our phone cable internet cost by about $15 (we had Union Tel, a small local company now owned by TDS). No problems with Metrocast Phone. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

04-01-2011, 04:50 PM	#4
kchace Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brookline and Moultonborough NH Posts: 100 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Works great for us We have been using Vonage for 6 years and we couldn't be happier. We have Charter cable for our internet and as long as the internet is up our phone service has been - dare I say - perfect. I have NEVER noticed a call quality issue. The sound quality has been as good as the best land line. That said, it does depend on the quality of your internet service. If you have a slow connection to the internet, the sound quality can suffer. Ken

04-01-2011, 07:11 AM	#3
Meredith Resident Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 68 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	There are better companies than Vonage that provide VOIP. Vonage is known for lousy sound quality. Here is a recent review on services. http://www.voip-service-review.toptenreviews.com/ I use Phone Power, and it works great. PM me if you would like a discount coupon from Phone Power.

04-03-2011, 11:51 AM	#5
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	Friends in Brookline, NH just gave up Charter due to too many problems! Takes all kinds!