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Want out of AT&T Bundle but don't know what to do

For starters, I think it will be hard to find "free" Internet phone that will connect you to the public telephone network (as in calling other phone numbers) and also allow you to use your existing telephone equipment. You need an adapter (as in Vonage) to operate any telephone in the traditional way.

What about Ooma or Majicjack? (sp?) I suppose you can't keep your same phone number though.

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I have never used either and you should do your own research. Neither is free even if calling within the US with them is. If I were to choose I would go to Oomla between the two. Magic Jack goes to a USB port in your computer which means that it MUST be on and connected to the Internet for your phone to work. I also have my doubts about powering more than one telephone from a USB port. Would they even ring at all? At least Oomla is a separate adapter that goes directly to your Internet connection and being a powered device there should not be any problems powering regular telephones. Look at Vonage too because it seems to be very similar to Oomla. Vonage and Oomla are as close as it gets to having a regular land line.

Oomla and Vonage are apples and oranges though. I've done some research but it leaves me confused which is why I ask here. Oomla may have some fees but think of it as Skype (that may not be a good analogy but it's the best I can do). Vonage is a VOIP service that costs almost as mucch as the landline company.

But thanks, I can tell you've looked some stuff up and are trying to help a poor boy who hasn't gotten any other responses.

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You are correct. I may go to Road Runner for cable net even though it's $10 a month more and try to save enough with VOIP to cover that and a prepaid cell phon

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