Originally Posted by wtkp0u (Post 4915573)

Our local phone company, also our cable and internet provider, did this - basically forced us to go to VOIP although no other changes to billing/rates, etc. All comes through their black box now and the phone line quality is much better than before (when it wasn't good enough for dial up Internet!).

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4916443)

I have cable and Internet from the same people but the phone with them would have been 7c per min to UK, Vonage (if it works) is free. I told them to remove that $1 they billed me besides the $45 but they said they did not do it, morons, I watched it pop up:curse:

Originally Posted by fatbrit (Post 4916522)

The $1 is common when you're ordering a service from any US company. As soon as you give them a card number, they reserve $1 on it to check it's kosher. The transaction will then be cancelled. It's a sort of mini credit check if you like. Look at your account tomorrow and it will probably be gone.

You will soon get used to the medieval business practices of the United Corporations of America!

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4914243)

I just changed to Vonage, took 2 hours and I already hate them:curse: We will see how it goes, it means I lose my 'good' phone and can only use the one by the computer, if I understood correctly. They billed me the first $45 before I even agreed, I was in my bank site while I was talking to them, lol I saw first $1 charge and then another $45 (for activation) It will take 5 days for then to send it.

It comes with unlimited free calling at anytime to UK and the US.

I will keep you posted. Meanwhile, until it kicks in I will us that number a few of you have posted. I used it yesterday to call an old aunt who had just been served a hot dinner by her daughter so I did not chat:rofl: She called me back after she ate. I love her, she is 87 and the nicest woman in the world. (IMO):thumbup:

Originally Posted by rincewind (Post 4920184)

Vonage rocks!! I was on BellSouth before and the call quality I get on Vonage is a 1000 times better.

No connection issues so far, always crystal clear. Just remember to add a back-up number in your profile. My Vonage gets redirected to my cellphone if the power goes out.

When I call my daughter in the UK, it's like she is sitting right next to me.

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4920600)

Great, can't wait for it to arrive. Someone said you can have more than one phone, my peeps never said this. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. I would like to have a phone in bedroom and living room as I have now.

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4920666)

Both of my phones are cordless but one has an answering machine also and you have to plug it into an electrical outlet:confused: Will they give me attachments for both or will this be extra per month?

Originally Posted by Paul S (Post 4920713)

IIRC the voangae adaptor has ports for 2 phones to be plugged in or is it for 2 lines (I need to go check, which means dusting the the poor wee box down and having a look:blink:)

Originally Posted by rincewind (Post 4920740)

The second port is for a second line on your account (should you want one).

Originally Posted by Paul S (Post 4920780)

cheers (saves me digging down behind the tv to find the box:thumbup:)

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4909628)

I was wondering about Vonage service as they outsource.

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4920604)

I think this is my Vonage guy:unsure:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...e/ATT00004.jpg

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4920998)

Is there a charge for the second line?

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4921002)

How dusty can it be in Ohio??;) I live on a main Avenue in Manhattan. I keep a feather duster right by my 'puter:rofl:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaBride (Post 4921284)

Which helps make them cheaper than the rest.



And you think Vonage sends them from Mumbai?

Originally Posted by Paul S (Post 4921966)

very (we have 4 cats who shed a lot:blink:)

Originally Posted by Paul S (Post 4921964)

according to me Vonage control panel its either $15 or $25 a month extra dependant on what plan you want:)

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4922353)

I don't believe Vonage come out at all. I think you are on your own, that was my point.:frown:

Originally Posted by rincewind (Post 4923158)

Not much to it. Either connect it straight to the modem or to your router, then plug in your phone.

Originally Posted by Hank Hill (Post 4923303)

you can call from your PC using yahoo phone out service for 1 cent p/m to the UK.

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4924213)

I never think to ask anyone, I just buy things spur of the moment, not good!!:confused:

Originally Posted by rincewind (Post 4924327)

I'm the same way, but it's retail therapy. Helps me deal with home-sickness :D

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4932271)

I love retail therapy. A shopping day is a mental health day really!:)

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4916658)

Really!! I never saw this before. Maybe I don't have them just take it directly from my account usually!! Could be as when I opened my phone account it was so long ago we did not have the net to pay by and sent cheques!!:rofl:

Originally Posted by fatbrit (Post 4932288)

So...you get the buck back, yet?

Originally Posted by rincewind (Post 4932276)

Yeah, but sometimes....I need a lot of therapy :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4933016)

NO!!!!!! Barstewards!!

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4933036)

...they bill from the day you sign up too!:curse:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaBride (Post 4933207)

Did you get a special deal?

http://www.vonage.com/lp/US/get1monthfree/

Originally Posted by rincewind (Post 4933238)

They will usually charge you the connection fees when you order the box and the line. You just don't get to pay the first month of service (but we all know the connection fee kind of makes up for that ;) )

The best thing right now is to refer friends. Good little deal going on there.

Originally Posted by rincewind (Post 4933238)

They will usually charge you the connection fees when you order the box and the line. You just don't get to pay the first month of service (but we all know the connection fee kind of makes up for that ;) )

The best thing right now is to refer friends. Good little deal going on there.

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4934134)

I know, I told the guy someone recommended me and came in here for her name (someone PM'd to say she liked hers when she read my post on here) but she was not on line for me to get her name!! Shame, I would have liked to get her whatever it was they were offering!

Originally Posted by rincewind (Post 4936083)

They have to refer you via their Vonage account. When you login, you will see a section that let's you refer people by sending them e-mails.

Originally Posted by veronica jayne (Post 4937073)

As I may never set it up I may never see it, lol I will call Time Warner today to ask if I have a router!! I don't know what the destructions are talking about:blink:

Originally Posted by rincewind (Post 4937596)

That surprises me. Your Vonage account is where you setup all the forwarding, back-up numbers etc. I was playing with my online account before my Vonage box arrived.