I use Vonage - $25/mo unlimited for home use. Been using it for about six
months, and the only problem I encountered was an occasional breakup of the
voice channel while downloading large files. I was using it on a Covad 384k
DSL line, which I just dropped in favor of Verizon's Fios service. The VOIP
works perfectly with the greater bandwidth Fios offers (15mbps down, 1.8mbps
up). You need a minimum of 90kbps for each voice channel, so be sure you
have enough bandwith available.
There are a few features you can't get - at least not yet. The main one that
I miss is one Verizon offered that blocked incoming calls if the caller
cloaked his caller ID. I always figured that if the caller didn't want me
know who he was, I didn't really care to talk to him anyway. But that is
MUCH less of an issue now that we have the national and statewide (NJ) Do
Not Call registries.
I do keep one copper POTS line from the telephone company for emergency use.
If all else fails, that self-powered copper pair is worth its weight in
gold.
Bat all-in-all, I've never looked back.
-Dave Doherty
Skywaves, Inc.
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From: "Marc Catuogno" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <Declude.JunkMail@declude.com>
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 12:35 PM
Subject: [Declude.JunkMail] WAY OT: COVAD VOIP
I have been considering switching many of our office from POTS lines to
COVAD voice over IP. Since this is such a diverse and well informed
group,
I was wonder if anyone has any experience with them or suggestions as to
alternate VOIP providers. Off list replies are welcomed.
Thanks -
Marc
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