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I want Vonage.... ;_;

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Hey Zarak, I have VoIP, and am very pleased with the results thus far.

I went with AT&T over Vonage for a couple reasons: 1, it was an instant change of my land line number to VoIP. No paperwork and wait time. Secondly, and most importantly, I heard through 2 or 3 guys I work with that Vonage has flaky service at times. It can go down altogether, and you sometimes get delays and static due to bandwith issues.

I have had the VoIP for about 4 months now, and in that time I have had exactly 1 phone call that had an issue with echoing. I'm not even sure if it was my service or the person I was talking to. Other than that, its been great. I use it for work and I'm on it for several hours most days.

I went with the 30 dollar unlimited long distance calling in US and Canada. The same Vonage plan sells for 25 bucks I believe. So far the 5 extra bucks is paying off.

I was looking at $15 a month from Vonage, which includes 500 minutes of outgoing calls. I know one person using it that says it has been fine, but you knowing a couple in the area that have had issues makes me hesitate a bit. Keep me posted on your AT&T experience. I'll probably wait another month or two and get some more feedback from you and the guy I know. Pricewise, Vonage is the way to go, but not if quality is going to be an issue.

After looking at the AT&T and Vonage sites....I might give it a try again. AT&T has one of the best internet backbones, so I am hoping that will make a positive difference with their service.

I use Vonage and love it.. I get unlimited calls for 30 bucks a month. Sound quality is great as well. The ability to forward your home phone number to any phone you want is a great feature as well(like your cellphone if you are expecting an important call)

Being a Telephone Switch Guy, I was looking for every reason to drop Verizon. I think that their service is horrible and overpriced. I believe you are paying for Union stuff rather then phone service.

IMHO, AT&T practically gave their buisness to SBC.

oh.. and the 911 thing.. Vonage has the ability to call it.

Just need to have broadband internet.

What's the taxes & fees situation with these systems? It seems like between "line charges" taxes fees etc, my regular phone bill jumps up significantly right out of the door. Are all these applied to VOIPs, too?

no.. my bill each month is 27 USD. I had the choice to keep my number, but I just moved and decided to go with the number they game me.

You can also chose the area code you wish. So if all of your friends and family live away from you, YOu could request a local Area code to them.

Remember, Unlimited calls with in the US/Canada.

Plus you get a free router with 3 ethernet inputs. I use one for my CPU(internet), one for my Xbox, and one for my telephone.

Why do I have the feeling that this is going to be one of those things that gets pricier as it catches on, rather than cheaper?

BTW...cell only works great for me, as I have no family. I can see how it could get out of control if you've got a wife and 2-3 kids as well.

It becomes a major pain. My wife, work and friends call me up all the time. I just want some down time . But the cell phone is very necessary for the most part. I’m just whining a little.

When I need down time, I turn it off.