Topic 'Re: Speakeasy Voice!' in forum 'Speakeasy' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11159322 en Thu, 23 May 2013 14:52:07 EDT Thu, 23 May 2013 14:52:07 EDT Re: Speakeasy Voice! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11468777 said by chuckpint:
Given that it's nearly impossible to test E911 without getting into trouble with the dispatch people, I would not order Speakeasy VOIP with those Terms of Service. Care to explain?
It's not difficult at all. Call your local police station, and explain to them that you are using a VOIP service, and you would like to test and verify that your information is transmitted correctly, and ask them the proper way to proceed.
--
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.[AIM - BoyBandsMakeUGay]]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11468777 Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:54:58 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11468395 said by genxr:
$30/month is what Vonage is charging for the same local-unlimited LD plan.


»story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=s···_voip_dc

Price drop by AT&T and Vonage; Vonage's unlimited plan is now $25. Come on SE, you can't charge more than Vonage.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11468395 Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:12:28 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11423065
Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11423065 Sat, 25 Sep 2004 01:20:52 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11416328
My guess is that $30 is not the target price. Speakeasy probably just doesn't want demand to overrun supply and the ability to maintain quality. I bet Speakeasy will drop the price gradually as well as introducing alternative pricing plans.

In the mean time, I'll stick with my ~$15 Vonage plan.

--
Jeff]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11416328 Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:16:11 EDT Re: Speakeasy Voice! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11407127 --
::: Do, or do not, there is no try::: »www.kapilville.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11407127 Thu, 23 Sep 2004 11:12:51 EDT Re: Speakeasy Voice! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11404305
A separate voice line with a modem on it is a handy backup for Speakeasy/Covad outages (which have been infrequent so far). Since it's a separate loop, it will work even if the primary (DSL) loop is physically cut.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11404305 Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:18:46 EDT Re: Speakeasy Voice! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11398575
I'm very confused. Your message and the press release state that Speakeasy will be offering true E911 service. But the actual Terms of Service, state very much the opposite. Since the Terms of Service is the contract between me and Speakeasy, if it says there is no true E911, then there is no E911.

Given that it's nearly impossible to test E911 without getting into trouble with the dispatch people, I would not order Speakeasy VOIP with those Terms of Service. Care to explain?

Charles Pint]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11398575 Wed, 22 Sep 2004 13:37:09 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11398334
I'd REALLY love a package similar to BroadVoice's $9.95 unlimited in-state plan. Heck, considering it's speakeasy, I'd be willing to go as high as $14.95 or so (for in-state LD), but $29.95/month is a killer.

Any hope of being able to order online as well?
--
Do not meddle in the affairs of sysadmins, for they are easy to annoy and have the root password.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11398334 Wed, 22 Sep 2004 13:07:28 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11397295
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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11397295 Wed, 22 Sep 2004 10:52:55 EDT Re: Speakeasy Voice! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11396285 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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11396285 Wed, 22 Sep 2004 08:13:09 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11396259 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)?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11396259 Wed, 22 Sep 2004 08:05:35 EDT Re: Speakeasy Voice! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11395756 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. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11395756 Wed, 22 Sep 2004 04:34:35 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11392296 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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11392296 Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:23:04 EDT Re: Speakeasy Voice! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11386957 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-Voice-11386957 Tue, 21 Sep 2004 03:37:35 EDT Speakeasy Voice! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Speakeasy-Voice-11383876
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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Speakeasy-Voice-11383876 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 20:27:59 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11383170 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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11383170 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:06:43 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11382421
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).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11382421 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:44:56 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11382399 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11382399 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:43:52 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11381745 said by jcwilsonmd:
Is the beta over now?

»speakeasy.net/residential/voice/···less.php

$30/month?!? :o I think they need to revisit their pricing model, not at all competitive unless I'm missing something.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11381745 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 16:35:49 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11379730 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
--
DSL Provider: Speakeasy Onelink
VoIP Provider: AT&T CallVantage]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11379730 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 12:35:22 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11379547
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? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11379547 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 12:10:27 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11378900
»speakeasy.net/residential/voice/···less.php]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11378900 Mon, 20 Sep 2004 10:40:38 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11370192 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11370192 Sun, 19 Sep 2004 05:38:50 EDT Adam, READ THIS! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Adam-READ-THIS-11369139
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. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Adam-READ-THIS-11369139 Sun, 19 Sep 2004 00:14:35 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11365023 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11365023 Sat, 18 Sep 2004 13:41:27 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11362480
AdamA, are Beta testers for VoIP still welcome/needed, and what are the criteria? I am on a residential fractional T1, in Omaha.

Thanks
Jim]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11362480 Sat, 18 Sep 2004 02:24:30 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11360656 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11360656 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 21:50:53 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11360117 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.. :)
--
Do not meddle in the affairs of sysadmins, for they are easy to annoy and have the root password.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11360117 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 20:35:06 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11358385 This line currently carries my DSL signal as well.
I'd port our main number over to VOIP and run that, of course, over the DSL line - completely abandoning line 1 but leaving the basic line for power outages and 911.
It all comes down to cost though. We're not big LD talkers (though that may change once my wife grasps the VOIP deal). Our current monthly bill is $50/month, about. Less the $15 basic line, VOIP can't cost more than $35 to make it worthy. $30 may do the trick. $25 and less, DEFINITELY.
KM
--
If Clinton lied, so did Bush.
Iraq Casualties | War Propaganda
Air America - Radio for the Rest of US!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11358385 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 16:55:55 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11357941
My old line up.

~90 MCI (Local, LD (unlimited), 2 lines)
~67 Comcast (Basic TV, HSI)

Currently doing

~67 Comcast (Basic TV, HSI)
~30 Vonage (Local, LD (unlimited))
~30 ATT (650 min national)

For me MCI shook things up with the Neighborhood plan 950 unlimited LD). Before that, I felt like I was single handedly financing SBC. My phone bills were running 250-300 a month.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11357941 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 15:52:49 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11357042
I think it's a valid point though. It's ultimately up to the individual if they want to keep it or not...but I'd hate for my 18-month old son to drink a bottle of Drano and not have the ability to dial 911 because I wanted to save a few bucks a month for phone service.

I know it's an extreme example...not likely to happen...but 911 svc. is the kind of thing you won't miss unless you really REALLY need it one day.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11357042 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 14:07:35 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11356764 said by maynard001:
I agree...I think. I'm not sure if your post was agreeing with me or questioning my math.

Neither :) Just pondering my own situation out loud, and comparing to your own...

said by maynard001:
If SE could offer VOip for $15/month, I'd be interested...

Yes... although after brief discussion, the Better Half is now asking difficult questions about the 911 access "in case of the unforseen" and I don't really have good answers. We have a (small) UPS, so if the power dies the DSL, TA and Phone should be good for a little while...

I know this is a bit OT, but... what about the 911 issue with VoIP? Do you care?

G]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11356764 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:35:01 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11356614
Here's how my current charges breakout:

DSL - (SE Onelink)
$55
Local Phone svc - (MCI: local, LD, 911)
$30

If you substitue MCI for SE's VOIP, my cost remains the same. I don't see how SE is going to generate much interest in this based on the price. There will always be a certain percentage of people that either: A.) Want to be on the bleeding edge of technology or B.) Want to get AWAY from the local Bell...regardless of price.

If SE could offer VOip for $15/month, I'd be interested...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11356614 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:14:36 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11356513 said by maynard001:
SE has the service priced at $30/month. I'm paying $30 month for MCI "The Neighborhood" right now. Free long distance and more importantly, I get frequent flyer miles for every dollar I spend.


I'm paying about $29.95 a month to SBC (mostly because I don't really use it that much.)

Tricky, OneLink costs a very little bit more than equivalent lineshare packages, so when I evaluate my "entire communications picture":

- dsl
- landline (unlimited local, metered LD, 911)
- mobile (some 800 mins, incl. LD)
all for $x

swapping the landline for voip gives me
- dsl
- voip (unlimited local, unlimited LD [i guess], 911 dependent on dsl)
- mobile (some 800 mins, incl. LD)
all for $y

and $y > $x. I'm missing some key aspects here, obviously...

G]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11356513 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:01:17 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11355924 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11355924 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 11:47:04 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11355257
As a previous poster noted, the Beta test is for anyone that wants to request it. The trial lasts for 2 months at which time you can either keep it or have it disconnected.

SE has the service priced at $30/month. I'm paying $30 month for MCI "The Neighborhood" right now. Free long distance and more importantly, I get frequent flyer miles for every dollar I spend.

I'd love to get completely off of Bell and go VOip but SE needs to make it worth it. I'm not thrilled with the idea of paying the exact same for a service that has the potential for NOT being as reliable as what I currently have. Not to mention the hassle of changing numbers...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11355257 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:01:47 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11349865 said by j_nichols:
I'm not too sure if this is such a great idea, security-wise.
internet---->voice term----->linux box(router)---->network


But that lineup is done so the TA can do shaping and a degree of QOS for voice traffic...
said by j_nichols:
The voice terminal stores your user name and password for your speakeasy account.

Why would the voice terminal store your username and password? PPPoE? I'm on static, perhaps they pre-set the details in the TA before it was sent out...

Hmm, there was a "MAC address" setup in the web interface you get (to the service, not the TA) but don't know if it was necessary...

G]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11349865 Thu, 16 Sep 2004 18:07:48 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11349569 I'm having a great time getting this configured for linux....not.
I'm not too sure if this is such a great idea, security-wise.
internet---->voice term----->linux box(router)---->network
The voice terminal stores your user name and password for your speakeasy account. I'm going to take a look at this when I go to work tonight, but I'm guessing it won't be too secure.
I'm going to see if I can do:
internet--->linux box(router)---->voice term---->network
...and assign the voice terminal an IP address with IP masquerading.
Any Speakeasy techs try this yet? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11349569 Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:29:00 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11344053
The beta is nationwide as well, just like the product will be. Not sure where the Seattle only information came from, but it was false.

Thanks,

Adam Alexander
Speakeasy, Inc.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11344053 Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:30:34 EDT The beta test is only in Seattle... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/The-beta-test-is-only-in-Seattle-11343837 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/The-beta-test-is-only-in-Seattle-11343837 Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:04:26 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11324077 --
DSL Provider: Speakeasy Onelink
VoIP Provider: AT&T CallVantage]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11324077 Mon, 13 Sep 2004 22:03:11 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11321078 Do you have the beta service? Can you talk about it (no NDA)? If so, did you get a TA for your phone or is the signal provided from your CO?
I think it's kinda cool if SE goes with a different solution than Covad as that just gives me more choices. If I can get SE VOIP for a bundled discount with a TA, cool. If I prefer Covad's solution and can use it regardless of my DSL provider - cool ;-)
I'm anxious to learn more.

Biggest thing, of course, will be cost. Our monthly phone bill averages about $50/month for two lines, LD, taxes, etc.
I'll likely want to keep one, very basic, POTS line until I'm satisified VOIP will make a complete replacement.
That basic line costs about $15/month. That means the VOIP line will have to be $35/month - max - to make it worthwhile.
KM
--
If Clinton lied, so did Bush.
Iraq Casualties | War Propaganda
Air America - Radio for the Rest of US!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11321078 Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:44:56 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11299512 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11299512 Fri, 10 Sep 2004 20:45:03 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11299467
The beta runs until the end of october and I can keep the service free until january if I want.

I also heard from a friend who works for them that this was going to be part of their OneLink package but I'm not sure.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11299467 Fri, 10 Sep 2004 20:38:25 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11180849 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11180849 Sat, 28 Aug 2004 15:33:41 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11180733
G]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11180733 Sat, 28 Aug 2004 15:15:54 EDT Re: Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11160814 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Speakeasy-VOIP-11160814 Thu, 26 Aug 2004 13:47:08 EDT Speakeasy VOIP? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Speakeasy-VOIP-11159322 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Speakeasy-VOIP-11159322 Thu, 26 Aug 2004 11:07:36 EDT