I am worried that with the recent legal issues that Verizon has brought upon Vonage that I will be wasting my time... I don't agree with the Verizon course of action, but wonder if I should bother with switching if I'll only switch back after two months or or so.
2007-04-12 16:57:06 · 11 answers · asked by Jason C 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Land Phones
there are many other VoIP service providers out there! check them out....I like Packet8, never had a problem! I just read they "own" 11 VoIP patent....I never knew how important that was until I have read all the problems some VoIP providers have!
2007-04-13 04:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Truthfully, this case against Vonage is a sham... I would truly like to see the breakdown as to how Verizon can prove that the technology used by Vonage is their patented technology...
Anyhow, how much would you save for switching? A dollar saved is a dollar earned... If you save money for two months... then you saved money!
Anyhow, Vonage service is top notch, irregardless of what other people think. I have had absolutely no issues and have been saving month ever since I switched!
Plus, they have an incredible offer to entice you to switch over as well! Check it out...
2007-04-13 08:46:05 · answer #2 · answered by arichmofo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I currently have Vonage VoIP service and I've only had one problem with it, and it turns out that it isn't even their fault. I was having trouble with people not being able to hear me, and my phone would randomly say "OUT OF RANGE". I found out that my wireless router was conflicting with my cordless phones. After I replaced my phones I had no trouble whatsoever and I recommend it to all my family and friends. I paid about $60 a month with Verizon and after I switched to Vonage a pay less than half that.
2007-04-15 07:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by rjgittle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I've heard of too many unhappy Vonage VOIP customers. I'm an independent rep for the largest telecommunications company in the world and we constantly get rave reviews about our VOIP service - both the price and the quality.
Contact me if you want more info!
2007-04-13 14:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lady K 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The problem with Vonage and ALL OTHER CARRIERS THAT USE THE INTERNET FOR TRANSPORT is that the INTERNET is not designed for voice transmission. For VoIP to work properly, voice packets are coded for and given priority so they arrive in time and in order for efficient reassambly. The network must have sufficient capacity to handle the load as well. On your own network where you have managed routers, managed switches, and sufficient speed you can control the network and assure voice packets are given their needed priority. Once you use the Internet, you are asking for trouble. The Internet does not recognize packet priority nor does it pay heed to priority packet requests. This means all packets, voice or other, going on the internet are processed as first in, first out. This is ok for data but NOT suitable for VoIP if you want any dependable and reliable QoS (Quality of Service). No phone service that uses the Internet can assure suitable QoS. They can assure irregular QoS which means voice quality can and will vary from good to poor to unacceptable. I know you don't want to hear this - but that is the entire story. If you want dependable service, connect to the conventional PSTN (public switched telephone network). They control their network and either use TDM (the classic time division multiplexing) or VoIP on their managed network to do the job.
2016-04-01 12:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vonage sevice sucks none the less.
2007-04-12 17:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by STEVE J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son and daughter-in-law have Vonage and it sucks big time.
2007-04-13 13:16:13 · answer #7 · answered by Randy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get Skype. Free calling to other users, and 1-800 #s
2007-04-12 20:46:50 · answer #8 · answered by computerbooth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to drag your feet a bit. Their CEO/founder was dumped today so no telling what comes next.
2007-04-12 17:17:14 · answer #9 · answered by Dusty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait to see what happens between the two.
2007-04-12 17:09:48 · answer #10 · answered by lopez096 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋