Vonage -Any takers?
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Vonage -Any takers?
After a miserable time with Sipgate, but one untroubled by phone calls, I have decamped to Vonage. Any users with any thoughts? Yes, I know - I should have checked here first, but I was put off by the apparent honesty of the drone at the other end of the phone.
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What were your troubles with Sipgate? Sounds severe. I'd been thinking of using Sipgate as a dedicated line for the kids. I signed up with them (but paid no money
) and reserved the first number on the local list (01*** 818000) - so I though a summer project would be to get it up and running.
I don't think that SIP numbers are transferrable between carriers, are they?
What were your troubles with Sipgate? Sounds severe. I'd been thinking of using Sipgate as a dedicated line for the kids. I signed up with them (but paid no money
) and reserved the first number on the local list (01*** 818000) - so I though a summer project would be to get it up and running.I don't think that SIP numbers are transferrable between carriers, are they?
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Not checked that one out yet AA. The Sipgate fun was largely down to some arcane incompatibility, possibly in the router. I have spent many, many hours trying to charm it into life and after a few calls, it just doesn't want to know any more. The tech support, is very good actually, but I think I just have one of those setups that is going to keep stirring the grey matter for ever and a day. By moving to Vonage, I get a hassle free 30 day money back g'tee and so will either get it working straight away, or bin it, should the difficulties continue.
Result is that I have a dedicated £60 Sipgate phone, if anyone wants one, so get in touch!
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Result is that I have a dedicated £60 Sipgate phone, if anyone wants one, so get in touch!
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Conan
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I use Vonage, had no problems since the day I installed it 2 years ago. Works perfectly. I have a DECT digital handset plugged into it and a fax. Its in my apartment in Madrid with a Colchester number, you get to pick the area you want and get unlimited free calls to all UK and Eire numbers.
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I believe this particular handset (Bt100/101?) is locked to Sipgate, although I be their support team would be able to unlock it. Pity about the problem, as the sound quality on Sipgate is excellent.
Thanks for the input Orac. It does seem a useful and from what I can see, a reliable service.
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Thanks for the input Orac. It does seem a useful and from what I can see, a reliable service.
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Well, it is in! Setup was a doddle and am now live. Sound quality is excellent, bandwidth usage is low and coupled to a standard cordless DECT phone, gives great freedom. The web based dashboard provides all info on calls, plus email voicemails, etc.etc. Early days, but so far, I would go 100% on it.
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