What I mean is that the ports could have been opened using the UPnP exploit to gain access even if the ports where not forwarded to the ATA. On any new router the first thing I do is Disable UPnP if it's enabled.
I got a call from Rogers today offering me the same home phone I'm paying them $39.99 right now for $15 /m with free modem rental for a year with no contract, because they see I am quitting by porting my number to Start on Friday.
Told them no. Hopefully they don't cause problems for the port
Tired of them jacking up prices by $3-$4 every year.
Few years ago I was paying $19.99/m for home phone, then it went up to 24, 28, 32, 36, 39.99 now.
Glad to see this has finally launched and thanks for answering my PMs Rocca but a little warning to anyone who does a lot of international calling like me (especially to Europe).....
I don't know who is the underlying carrier is for Start VoIP but there long distance charges are not very competitive in comparison to most known/popular VoIP offerings on here unfortunately I would switch immediately in the future if they were more competitive in their international calling options however...
Rogers offers their very best pricing only when you are leaving. Same with other incumbents. If they truly valued their customers (instead of their money), they'd be offering everyone their very best pricing. Retention discounts are predatory, often requiring additional begging down the road to maintain for subsequent years. Rather than grovel to the incumbents or trying to play hardball with them to get better deals, it's just easier to switch to a VSP that gives you their best prices all the time.
The reasons for me switching to Start are many: - lower prices - better service - desire to reward great companies - to consolidate like-services
Yep. I was originally going to move my internet to Start as well but, I'm going to keep my internet with Rogers because they offer existing customers 50% off internet when they submit a cancellation request as can be seen in this thread »forums.redflagdeals.com/ ··· 19437415
So you can get the HF 60 plan for as little as $35/m + $25 for unlimited b/w which comes to $60+Tax.
Hmm, sorry about that. I'll check on it, we stopped using that packaging a while ago because it tears easily and doesn't do well in water. We normally use the poly bags now, not sure if someone in our provisioning team found a couple old bags and sent them out.
Sorry about that, were we able to get it fixed up for you?
Thanks for the feedback, I'll point our service desk manager over to this thread. I also confirmed we're not using those paper bags any more so must have just been one or two left and provisioner figured to use them up.
Excellent, sorry the ride was a bit bumpy but glad we got you there. We're definitely getting better as we get a few days of practical deployment behind us.
I'm unable to make calls to countries other than US/Canada, when I try to call it says it's not covered by my plan even though it's listed under the 65 countries I should be able to make calls to.
And sometimes it says
"You do not have sufficient balance to place this call, please call support"
I called support but they don't know what's wrong.
It doesn't look like your porting is complete yet and as such doesn't allow calling the international numbers. It's something we're working on to allow this before porting is done.
It makes sense to me. If I dial a number without an area code, just add my area code to the number. This is how it works with vonage. Anyway, I have almost figured out how to set the dialing plan rule to do this. If you dial only 7 digits, add the area code. from manual: =1617>[2-9]xxxxxx - allows dialing to local area code (617) numbers by dialing 7 numbers and 1617 area code will be added automatically
It makes sense to me. If I dial a number without an area code, just add my area code to the number. This is how it works with vonage. Anyway, I have almost figured out how to set the dialing plan rule to do this. If you dial only 7 digits, add the area code. from manual: =1617>[2-9]xxxxxx - allows dialing to local area code (617) numbers by dialing 7 numbers and 1617 area code will be added automatically
Just dial the 3 numbers. Don't let your lazyness win.
I'd just like to report that all my issues with Start VOIP have been resolved.
I had 3 issues with them.
1. Can't receive incomming calls due to porting issues. 2. Can't make international calls that are included in the World plan. 3. All out going calls dropping after 30-40 seconds.
#1 and #2 were fixed by Start's back end.
#3 was caused by my Rogers Home Gateway modem, (Hitron CGN3).
I was given the option to use a proxy VOIP Server or buy my own router.
I decided to buy the ASUS N900 RT-N66U from CanadaComputers because the WiFi was pretty poor in my home anyways. The new router is awesome and the VOIP works flawlessly now.
Was a bumpy ride, but hopefully it's all smooth sailing from here on out.
It makes sense to me. If I dial a number without an area code, just add my area code to the number. This is how it works with vonage. Anyway, I have almost figured out how to set the dialing plan rule to do this. If you dial only 7 digits, add the area code. from manual: =1617>[2-9]xxxxxx - allows dialing to local area code (617) numbers by dialing 7 numbers and 1617 area code will be added automatically
This is an interesting concept, but harder than you would think to implement. Thing is that there are -only- 999 digits to set.
For example, what about the (289) area code? There are phone numbers that read (289) - 207 - XXXX, and there is also phone numbers that read (519) - 289 - XXXX.
Say you're in the (289) area code, and you dial 207 - 5537. Your phone adapter can make international calls - 207 is the area code for Maine, so you're really making a call to 207 - 553 - 7XXX.
Then let's assume that you want to call (519) - 289 - XXXX. Now luckily there is no (289) - 519 - 289X combination, so your call would require all 10 digits.
There also needs to be consideration for extensions. What about, if you have a 289 area code number that has an extension of 1234? Say, 289 - 401 - 5687 - ex1234. You would dial 400 - 5687, then wait for the phone menu to prompt you for the extension (hopefully). Some phone systems do not prompt you to enter an extension though, so you would dial 401 - 568 - 7123 and be connected to Rhode Island.
You can see how this causes a ton of confusion and would make entering the correct number a nightmare. Some customers also take a long time between pressing each digit, so some people would make calls to random numbers within their area code all the time.
I'm glad you've found a workaround that works for you though. It's not something I would recommend to most people, as pressing the extra 3 digits takes less than a second.
....I'm glad you've found a workaround that works for you though....
The thing is, Kyle, that the workaround does NOT work, and your initial observations are more correct.
Please review my initial response to that post, and to which there was no followup, even though the poster has made another post since my reply.
It was just a 'wish-list' thing.
I am in the same area code as sssscary, which is not 617 either.
And since we DO have an overlay here in 613, such a dial plan (even corrected for 613 rather than 617) would not also allow 7-digit dialing to 343 (our overlaid AC).
I sincerely doubt that we will ever see 7-digit dialing again.
I also have doubts that it works properly anymore for Vonage customers in area codes where there are overlays.
And I am not complaining - just stating what I believe to be facts.