Dose anyone have VONAGE? do you like it?

Question

I am considering switching to Vonage, my cable bill went up 12 ( I have the RR, Digital phone and digital cable) dollars last month and i am just wondering what anyone thought about the service and how it works if you have it. thanks

Answer 1

Cable digital phones tend to be by far the most expensive way to make phone calls.  To me it is hard to justify the cost, unless money is of no consequence.

PSTN landline has always been reliable, but very expensive if you want all the calling features, bells and whistles, and do a lot of long distance.  For me, the only reason to stay with Ma Bell landline is if your are averse to technology and very concerned about whether or not your 911 calls will get through (or is even available).

That said, VoIP has a lot to offer.  

It doesn't matter if you are considering Vonage or one of the many other companies in competition. (Vonage is a marketing machine - we all know about Vonage because of their massive marketing campaigns in recent years).  But there are other companies out there just as good, or better.

Some examples are:  InPhonex, CallCentric, Packet8, AT&T CallVantage, IConnectHere, JOIP, ViaTalk, VoIP.com, Earthlink TrueVoice, and the list goes on...  But which is best..., I wouldn't dare express my opinion outloud, because 100 other people here will object and present their favorite as the best.

I have had good results with InPhonex and CallCentric for home phone replacement service (CallCentric is BYOD, bring your own device, only).  But that doesn't make them the best.  To get the best usually means paying top dollar.  And if money is no object, stay with your cable digital service - it is probably very good (or not, I wouldn't know).

The big advantage of VoIP over PTSN (or even digital cable) is the big savings on "long distance phone calling".  So, using VoIP doesn't mean you have to trash your PSTN phone.  Just use VoIP for all your long distance calling, and you Will save a bundle.  And, if you are really worried about 911 access, keep your PSTN landline with minimum service, and do all your long distance with VoIP.  Or if you just don't want Ma Bell landline, have a cell handy for emergency backup.  

I trashed my landline in exchange for Inphonex home phone VoIP service.  They have 911 in Canada, where I am.  Ok, I'm taking some risk not having alternate 911 backup - but I'm a risk taker (but I can't recommend anyone else doing it for fear of getting yelled at and being called an idiot).

All that said, anyone who subscribes to VoIP home phone service should be prepaired for the possibility of periodic technical problems with you VoIP adapter and connections.  That is part of the risk.  And true enough..... good customer service these days..... is a myth.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

We have vonage and it is the best. WE LOVE IT!

Answer 4

Hey there... I work for a competitor of vonage.... Yes they are great... price is awesome... HOWEVER it depends on how consistant your internet connection is. If your internet drops out a lot I advised you to stay away from VOIP.