 wesmPremium
join:1999-07-29
Redmond, WA
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Re: Speakeasy VOIP? said by KoolMoe:
Solid, reliable 911 is crucial to me as well, with a wife and two kids. My hopeful plan, as stated posts above, is to keep a very basic (lowest level possible) landline at about $15/month.
I feel the need to throw my $0.02 in here: In addition to a spouse and kids (especially if one or more of those people is not as technologically adept as the person ordering VoIP), if you have a pool or spa, IMHO it's downright criminal to not have real E911 service. We have a pool in our backyard, and it is secured by a fence, a gate with a high latch and sensor alarms, but in the event someone goes off the diving board the wrong way and slaps their head, we need 911 and we need it fast.
I have tried BroadVoice's in-state $9.95 plan and loved it. The only two reasons we didn't switch were a lack of LNP (which I knew about going in; I was just trying the service out) and E911 missing. I would very much like to hear from some Packet8 users on if their E911 offering works, but that's getting far too off-topic for this forum.. 
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 genxrPremium
join:2004-08-11
Arlington, TX | 911 is an important factor and if I had kids, a pool or if my mom lived with me, I too would keep pots line up. But, the added competition VOIP has brought to the table with such cheap LD, it should drive the pots LD costs down even further. Similarly, I bet the VOIP co's are working to tie into the 911 system and improve overall stablity to make their service more attractive. |
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I called my dedicated account rep to try to get on the VoIP Beta. Was told I'd have to check with LabRats. Sent an email to the address given but it bounced.
AdamA, are Beta testers for VoIP still welcome/needed, and what are the criteria? I am on a residential fractional T1, in Omaha.
Thanks
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 kamm
join:2001-02-14
Brooklyn, NY | reply to maynard001
VOIP is the only reason I'm switching to OneLink currently - after it's finished, I'll take a look on VOIP market: if SE will be still in beta and I can't get in, I think I'll order Vonage. |
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Adam, READ THIS! That's where it came from:
Ticket #: 640491
2004-09-13 04:31:00 Dana,
Unfortunately, our current VOIP beta is limited to residents of the Seattle area. As it stands the beta's already been underway for several weeks already anyway. Sorry for the disappointing news.
Andre Bordelon
Speakeasy Online Support 24x7
Local Seattle: 206.728.9770
Toll Free: 800.556.5829
I have had Vonage for almost three years, and Packet 8 for about three months. I'm doing research for an article on a user's perspective of VOIP for a national magazine. |
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 biltower
join:2000-09-04
Stevenson Ranch, CA | reply to maynard001
Re: Speakeasy VOIP? qworster i got a beta email 2 weeks ago and im waiting for the adapter.im in West Hollywood so im sure the Seattle area is a LITTLE off.im only a few miles from you.email labrats or Kat or will help you |
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Is the beta over now?
»speakeasy.net/residential/voice/···less.php |
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jamusjPremium
join:2002-04-23
Chicago, IL | I would assume so. I called the number, and they were ready to sell.
The website was low on details...
1) How can I check my voicemail: Can I notified through e-mail? Can I check it through a 1-800 number or the web?
2) What do you mean 911/E911 capability? True E911 service like packet8? If E911 isn't available, can you still dial 911 and get the PSAP? |
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join:2001-05-01
Schaumburg, IL
kudos:1 | said by jamusj:
2) What do you mean 911/E911 capability? True E911 service like packet8? If E911 isn't available, can you still dial 911 and get the PSAP?
911 gives you the local PSAP
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said by jcwilsonmd:
Is the beta over now?
»speakeasy.net/residential/voice/···less.php
$30/month?!?  I think they need to revisit their pricing model, not at all competitive unless I'm missing something. |
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genxrPremium
join:2004-08-11
Arlington, TX | $30/month is what Vonage is charging for the same local-unlimited LD plan. It's certainly cheaper than the tradition Verizon/MCI/SBC is offering. $30 is competitive, but cheaper would be nice. |
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Here's the kicker for me:
Can I take my telephone adapter with me when I travel?
Unfortunately, no. Your Telephone Adaptor has been configured to operate for your DSL line alone so that we can optimize the quality of your calls.
Will wait for Vonage to offer area code 402 then. Altough I'm pretty happy with Skype/SkypeOut (don't need much incoming on the road). |
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said by genxr:
$30/month is what Vonage is charging for the same local-unlimited LD plan. It's certainly cheaper than the tradition Verizon/MCI/SBC is offering. $30 is competitive, but cheaper would be nice.
I wouldn't compare VOIP to POTS service, that's apples to oranges. Lingo offers the same thing for $20/month and I know the other players have been lowering their rates. I thought Vonage was cheaper too but I see its the same for the premium package, however I do see that Vonage offers different tiers at lower rates - not everyone need needs unlimited local/long-distance, maybe SE will considering offering different packages as well. |
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adamA6Adam Alexander
join:2003-09-23
Seattle, WA | reply to maynard001
Speakeasy Voice! Heya-
I apologize for any confusion regarding our trial coverage areas-- Speakeasy is conducting its beta trials in as many places as coverage is currently available, which consists mostly of the major metropolitan areas.
Speakeasy's VoIP offering provides for standard 911 and E911 emergency dialing. With Speakeasy Voice, unlike with most VoIP providers, your 911 calls are routed to the standard 911 trunks (not the General Access Line) and your address and telephone number are provided to the 911 operator by way of E911. In addition, you do not need to register for 911 dialing, as you are automatically registered when we complete your order.
We have made the design decision to offer voice service only in areas where this level of integration was possible. These features are equivalent to what the local telephone company would provide with the following exceptions: traditional 911 dialing is not possible in the event of a power loss or loss of connectivity.
Speakeasy's major feature of our VoIP offering is Voice Quality of Service. Speakeasy has spent the last year upgrading to a next generation network to prepare for and support future services such as VoIP. Since we control the last mile connection, in addition to the backbone network, we can prioritize voice packets over data packets (we call this VQ Technology). The result is that your internet activity during a call, such as downloading and surfing (either upload or download), does not effect your voice call quality. To our knowledge we are currently the only VOIP provider offering this level of service quality.
A full listing of features is available at:
»www.speakeasy.net/residential/voice/
As some of you may have noticed already, we're also offering a promotion with the VoIP product-- first 3 months free! Speakeasy's VoIP product will be available to all Speakeasy broadband customers, where VoIP service is available.
We're currently taking pre-sale orders as of today, and will begin fulfilling these orders on October 15th. If VoIP service isn't currently available to you, we will retain your account and contact information, as we continue to bring up rate centers, expanding the coverage area for service. Most major metropolitan markets are available right now, though!
We're in the final testing stages with LNP, which will be launching before the end of this year. Once testing is completed, we'll open the door for number portability, so you can bring your existing home phone number with you.
Speakeasy will be providing a press release regarding the product launch tomorrow which will have additional information should you have any other questions!
Thanks,
Adam Alexander
Speakeasy, Inc. |
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JTDC
join:2000-02-07
Washington, DC | Thanks for the informative post. Do you know when (or if) the Speakeasy VOIP will be available for business customers? |
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jayuph
join:2004-08-27
Atlanta, GA | reply to maynard001
Re: Speakeasy VOIP? I noticed that the pricing for OneLink DSL is $10 less for each plan on this page »www.speakeasy.net/residential/vo···less.php
Does this indicate a $10 discount for the OneLink + VOIP bundle, a new pricing structure for OneLink in general, or an error?
Also, what's an "mpbs"?
Thanks,
Jeff |
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 EndorphineEndorphinePremium
join:2002-09-30
Silverdale, WA | reply to adamA6
Re: Speakeasy Voice! said by adamA6:
We're in the final testing stages with LNP, which will be launching before the end of this year. Once testing is completed, we'll open the door for number portability, so you can bring your existing home phone number with you.
I wish you guys were offering this now, as I would sign up for the new service. I want to be able to bring my current number with me. |
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Re: Speakeasy VOIP? said by jayuph:
I noticed that the pricing for OneLink DSL is $10 less for each plan on this page »www.speakeasy.net/residential/vo···less.php
Does this indicate a $10 discount for the OneLink + VOIP bundle, a new pricing structure for OneLink in general, or an error?
The prices on the VOIP page you listed look the same as the "classic" prices on the OneLink page to me : »www.speakeasy.net/residential/onelink/
What you are looking at (on the OneLink side)? |
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Re: Speakeasy Voice! said by Endorphine:
I wish you guys were offering this now, as I would sign up for the new service. I want to be able to bring my current number with me.
Ditto, LNP is a deal-breaker for me, without it I have to keep my old POTS line which negates the cost advantage of VOIP for me.
After trying Vonage, Phonom and Lingo I am very excited to see if SE's service lives up to its claim of voice call quality even under heavy downloads (which the others mentioned definitely suffer from). IMHO VOIP is not going to be widely accepted by non-techies until traffic prioritization is implemented (like SE is claiming to have done).
No one wants their phone call to go in the toliet just because someone else in the same household decided to start downloading a file. Downstream traffic can only be managed at the ISP's equipment, there is nothing the end user or the ATA can do to manage the traffic at the CPE end of the DSL link - it has to be done at the other end for it to work effectively. |
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adamA6Adam Alexander
join:2003-09-23
Seattle, WA | reply to TheOtherPete
Re: Speakeasy VOIP? TheOtherPete-- You are correct- the prices quoted are for the Classic Basic package for each of the respective speeds.
The Gamer, SysAdmin and Classic Plus packages, which include static IPs, dial-up, a shell account, etc. are $10 more per month, which is most likely the pricing you're comparing.
Thanks,
Adam Alexander
Speakeasy, Inc. |
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