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Re: [Other Providers] vonage vs att pros and cons I have been very happy with ATT CV for the nearly 3 months that I have had it. I think ATT has a feature called Do not disturb that Vonage does not offer--which I love cuz I cuz I can choose to not have any calls come through at night when I am sleeping or watching a movie or such...the calls can just go to voicemail or if it is an emergency they can get through.
This is the one feature I think ATT has that most others do not. I like the voice quality as well and the whole family is very happy with it in general.
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Tom867
join:2004-05-25
Edison, NJ | DND, AKA "do not disturb" is a well known feature. Voicepulse had it and so did Broadvoice. Vonage does not have it, but I got a clue that it may be coming. If I log into my Vonage account and direct all incoming calls to voicemail that's the same as any DND. So, without getting technical, Vonage has it also. |
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| Thanks for teh correction..I was rather sure Vonage did not have this service yet, but I think you are right...it is something they really do need to add to compete with other VOIP providers.
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 voiploverPremium
join:2004-05-28
Portsmouth, NH
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I'm surprised with all the features that Vonage has that most others don't, I didn't see DND included in the features.
Vonage listed features:
Voicemail Plus
Caller ID with Name
Call Waiting
Call Forwarding
3-Way Calling
Call Transfer
Click-2-Call
Call Return
Caller ID Block
Repeat Dialing
International Call Block
Ring Lists
Call Hunt
Charges Xtra for:
311 Dialing
Add a Line
SoftPhone
Toll Free Plus- 4.99/month + 100 minutes
Fax Line- 9.99/month
Enhanced 411 Dialing- .99/call
Virtual Phone Number
Plus more.
Looks interesting. 
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voiploverPremium
join:2004-05-28
Portsmouth, NH | said by Simmer911:well at least I got something right that you agree with :D
I agree with lots of posts, but I do tend to have issues with grossly incorrect statements that can cause harm to others. Nothing personal.
With the help of one of your threads: A lot of us have noticed the use of ? marks on titles when someone is reporting a possible downage.
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said by Tom867:DND, AKA "do not disturb" is a well known feature. If I log into my Vonage account and direct all incoming calls to voicemail that's the same as any DND. So, without getting technical, Vonage has it also. Thats only a half truth. Using Vonage this way lacks the EMERGENCY ring through. |
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voiploverPremium
join:2004-05-28
Portsmouth, NH | Which providers offer 'Emergency ring through?' |
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2 edits | I couldn't tell you but thats how DND works. You get a VM message stating "whatever" proceeded by if this is an emergency press "num", the call then rings through. Setting forward to VM on the Vonage service still rings the line one time before being forwarded. Really not a DND.
Another annoying call feature on Vonage that needs some modification is the call forwarding. You can forward a call if "call" is not answered to another number. Works great except when your on the phone and another call comes in which you choose not to take. That call then forwards to the third number. It just lacks granularity and control that other providers offer. Some offer CF if busy, control via phone (Vonage does not), CF during selected times, the list goes on. It would be nice if one didn't have to have access to a browser to control and change phone features. In many instances it's a pain in the you know what! |
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