Topic 'Why do you like Vonage?' in forum 'Vonage' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23221947 en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:32:27 EDT Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:32:27 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23272557 said by garys_2k:

said by mr_jbloggs:

It is saving me a ton of money on International calls with the World Plan.

Their customer service was exceptionally great in helping with a unique situation I had where I was porting out my vonage number which would have cancelled my account (which did not want do) and would have resulted in cancellation fees and possibly having to pay for two month service which I had got free because of referral. So the rep set me up with a another line (second line on the account free for one month which would become my primary line as soon as the first line number was ported out. I thought was a great way to keep an account while porting out the primary number.
There's no doubt any particular company may be an excellent value for a given set of circumstances. Vonage has great reliability (as do some others), voice quality (as do some others) and a very good feature set. If your needs fit that feature set then it's likely Vonage will be a good fit.
You are quite right, I was not trashing any other company, my post was just answering the thread question of "Why do you like Vonage?" ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23272557 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:29:25 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23271558 said by mr_jbloggs:

It is saving me a ton of money on International calls with the World Plan.

Their customer service was exceptionally great in helping with a unique situation I had where I was porting out my vonage number which would have cancelled my account (which did not want do) and would have resulted in cancellation fees and possibly having to pay for two month service which I had got free because of referral. So the rep set me up with a another line (second line on the account free for one month which would become my primary line as soon as the first line number was ported out. I thought was a great way to keep an account while porting out the primary number.
There's no doubt any particular company may be an excellent value for a given set of circumstances. Vonage has great reliability (as do some others), voice quality (as do some others) and a very good feature set. If your needs fit that feature set then it's likely Vonage will be a good fit. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23271558 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:49:11 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23269563 said by PX Eliezer:

I'm glad that it works well for you.Me and a couple of million others.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23269563 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:42:09 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23267836
Their customer service was exceptionally great in helping with a unique situation I had where I was porting out my vonage number which would have cancelled my account (which did not want do) and would have resulted in cancellation fees and possibly having to pay for two month service which I had got free because of referral. So the rep set me up with a another line (second line on the account free for one month which would become my primary line as soon as the first line number was ported out. I thought was a great way to keep an account while porting out the primary number.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23267836 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:55:24 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23266978
Some are outstanding. Some are average. Some are poor.

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On this forum, CallCentric has a 6-month overall rating of 93 percent.
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Vonage's is 79 percent, with especially poor scores for customer service when you go to "Latest User Reviews".
»Company entry - Vonage

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I'm glad that it works well for you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23266978 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:13:22 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23264573
I just can't believe that companies that charge 1-2 cents a minute are using the same quality of upstream providers that Vonage is.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23264573 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:32:34 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23263253 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23263253 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:57:24 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23261834 said by garys_2k:

said by ExitWound:

"Cheap". I don't call anyone. I barely require a phone (cell or otherwise - I don't even own a cell). Used to be $19/month, now it's $25 after fees and price increases on the 500m plan). Landline basic is $32/month here in town last I had it (years ago) no frills, no long distance. Vonage is a no-brainer. Comcast is way too expeinsive for their voice.
If all you need is a DID, with little outbound use, you can spend a lot less money than you are now with Vonage. Like about $5/month, all inclusive.
I have 2 roommates, so we split the bill 3way. soo its $8/month or so for me :)
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Vonage user since Mar 2004.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23260555 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:05:23 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23259129 said by WA 425:

What if he wants every incoming call to connect and be of good quality?
No problem. I certainly have that with CallCentric, and by all accounts F9 service is very good as well, as well as PhonePower, and others.

Vonage is a fine company but the notion that they are the ONLY good folks around is mistaken, in my view.

And folks are not universally happy with Vonage, either:
»User reviews - Vonage]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23259129 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:19:38 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23257996 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23257996 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:14:47 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23256537 said by ExitWound:

"Cheap". I don't call anyone. I barely require a phone (cell or otherwise - I don't even own a cell). Used to be $19/month, now it's $25 after fees and price increases on the 500m plan). Landline basic is $32/month here in town last I had it (years ago) no frills, no long distance. Vonage is a no-brainer. Comcast is way too expeinsive for their voice.
If all you need is a DID, with little outbound use, you can spend a lot less money than you are now with Vonage. Like about $5/month, all inclusive.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23256537 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:18:47 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23251153 said by La Luna:

It's cheap, free international calling and it just plain works, period. The call quality is unbeatable.
AND it works from my iPhone !!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23251153 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:16:16 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23251115 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23251115 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:08:46 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23245264 --
»www.theexitwound.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23245264 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:56:19 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23238345 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23238345 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:11:15 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23238203
Call clarity - sounds like a POTS line

I can call internationally where I need to for free

Considering all of the above, when you pay annually and consider the features, it's reasonably priced

...are there hidden cameras somewhere?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23238203 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:18:35 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23238128
reliable - I have been a Vonage customer (2 lines) for over 6 years now - over that time I can only think of one outage. VERY few issues over the years with Vonage specifically - I can say the majority of issues are ISP related or home router (QoS) related.

Features - unlimited calling to US, Canada, PR and 60 coutries for 24$ HOW CAN YOU BEAT THAT.

iPhone - I can call to my ENTIRE vonage world from my iPhone WITHOUT using any carrier minutes using the free Vonage iPhone app - all included in my 24$ Vonage plan. I have an app for my iPhone that lets me setup simulring from my home number to my iPhone at the touch of a button. My vonage number is in my ATT calling circle so there is no charge on my cell for these calls.

Service: I have never had a problem with service. When my old Cisco ATA's (origional Vonage adapter) seemed to be getting old - I was upgraded at no charge, seamlessly to newer technology. The few times I have had to call support I had positive experience with support

Note: for those who continually complain about the taxes and fees charged by vonage - look at your cell bill or cable bill or electric bill

One more note: My entire cost for Vonage for a year is only a little more than ONE months cell bill - think about that!!!

Vonage is worth EVERY penny]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23238128 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:48:07 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23238062 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23238062 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:16:27 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23234539
When I moved back to the US, I did not have to change my number.

My main number is a local number for my dad to call me. I have a virtual number that is local to where I live now.

When we move again (we are military) we will still have the same main phone number, and can get a new virtual number local to where we move to.

I can call my best friend in Germany for free.

I have only had to contact support a couple of times over the last three years, and I had a good experience both times. Vonage went above and beyond to correct my problems.

My cell phone rings when my home phone rings so I need to only give people one number to call. This comes in handy with my childrens schools, doctor clinics, etc.

I have had flawless service with Vonage. When my cable goes out or the electricity goes out, my calls are forwarded to my cell phone.

I get all that for a very reasonable price.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23234539 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:43:02 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23233288 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23233288 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:41:11 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23230894 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23230894 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:31:53 EDT Re: Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23228916
(all of these are IMHO):
- True POTS replacement (customer for 7+ years - much more reliable then Verizon ever ws for me)
- Lot's of Money saved
- "The world is flat" pricing with the new World Plan - eliminates 95% of my international charges
- All features that I need
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Service has been reliable for the three years that I've had it.

If my internet service goes out, the calls get forwarded to my cell phone.

I can take my modem and connect it to wherever I have internet service and have Vonage service.

I like the option of providing a secondary local number to relatives in another town so that they can call me with only local rather than long-distance charges.

I was able to port my old phone number.
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Hello, yes I changed this topic in this post. Why do you like vonage ?
Because they give me a local number..... :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23223438 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:37:04 EDT Why do you like Vonage? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23221947 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Why-do-you-like-Vonage-23221947 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:44:49 EDT