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#6 : Posted by Nancey on August 21st, 2017:
Most of the voice over phone systems, seems to focus more on international calls. I really just want a phone services for free call in and out within the USA, a voice mail system, at a reasonable cost. What do you recommend?
-> Response: First of all, I am assuming you are looking for phone service for your home.
If you want free calling then one option is to use Google Voice - but nothing is completely free as you will need a device to connect your existing home phone through the Internet. Check out this article.
The only downside with this is that you need some technical expertise to set this up and if anything goes wrong there is no customer support to help you.
Some providers still include a 500 calling minutes per month plan which are low cost options. ITP and 1-VOIP are providers that have these type of plans.
#5 : Posted by Philippe on October 16th, 2015:
In a 2 story house, if my router is on the second level, how can I install a second telephone set on the main level?
-> Response: My recommendation, if possible, is to use a DECT phone set (cordless). Connect the base to the router and then distribute the cordless stations around the house. Alternatively use the telephone wiring BUT make sure you disconnect the landline at the NID before it comes into your house.
#4 : Posted by Evan Williams on January 4th, 2015:
Your comparisons are interesting.
I would like to use my landline phones (with speaker system)
into the voip system. I have WiFi in my house. How could I hook up
the landline phone to a voip system? Would I have to leave my
computer on all the time, which I do not want to do?
-> Response: Hooking up the landline phone system is very straight-forward.
The VoIP provider will send you a small ATA device (adapter) that essentially converts your landline analog phone into an IP based digital phone. Simply connect the ATA to your home network, usually with a provided Ethernet cable.
If you must use WiFi take a look at ATAs from Obihai or look at Ooma as they have WiFi adapters.
No PC is necessary for VoIP.
#3 : Posted by Nickie on April 6th, 2014:
I am so confused about how VoIP home phone services work. I cancelled my Comcast "Bundled Plan" some months ago. I signed up with Century Link for Internet service only. In October, 2013 I stupidly got an i Phone with Sprint. The service has been abominable. I am looking for a job, and cannot risk a cell phone which disconnects, and is garbled. So I thought researching the most affordable VoIP system was logical. I have multiple questions with each site I have researched. If I get a Magic Jack, or little box Basic Talk, can I set it up with my Century Link router, as I had when paying Comcast Bundled bill, but not have to pay Century Link for phone service? Is the Service really free and unlimited nationwide long distance, or do I have to pay a phone company too?
-> Response: Yes you should be able to get Internet through Century Link and then get a third party voip service for your phone needs. At that point you can cancel Century Link for phone service (but you must keep the Internet service). Regarding MagicJack you pay for the device and then a small fee each year for service. For Ooma you would pay a lot up front but never have another bill. Our Ooma versus MagicJack article may help. BasicTalk is quite expensive for what you get, I would also look at Phonepower as lots of features and low cost.
#2 : Posted by Leon Rouillier on April 6th, 2014:
You web site is extremely well done and useful to make a difficult decision since there are so many variable. With all the TV Ads you would think that Vonage is the best to use but after just a couple of days of comparing, it does not appear to be, though they have been in business for 8+ years. I found OOMA very professional with their website info. Thanks for the help
-> Response: Thanks for your kind feedback, we try to make the decision process a little easier. As you stated, there are a lot of variables at play. Vonage is a decent service but very expensive in our opinion. Ooma is indeed a good service, we recently wrote an editor review for Ooma which you may find useful. The only problem is it gets expensive if you want the full feature set.
#1 : Posted by Karen on June 25th, 2013:
Wow, had no idea Comcast was so much more expensive! Will look into some of these other providers, will save me over $20 each month. Thanks.
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