cplater
@wayne.edu
| They were the only choice for me.
I had a few requirements when I looked into VOIP: 1) Number portability. 2) TiVo/PVR support. I started with Vonage, and I really liked them. I was able to get my TiVo to dial out on a semi regular basis (it failed about 20% of the time,) but they were not able to port my number (my number is in the 1 (out of 5) zones that they don't support.) I then tried Packet8 (8x8.) They could port my number, but they do not support TiVo/modem calls. I then looked at CallVantage. Yes, it's $5 more per month than Vonage, but they were able to port my number, and they list TiVo/PVR support in their feature list. My TiVos dial out reliably 100% of the time when using the D-Link adapter (they were not as reliable using a Linksys Wireless G/CallVantage router.) I was also pleasantly surprised to see that they are not charging a lot of taxes in my area (it's under $4.)
FWIW -- Packet8 and Vonage charge fees if you cancel in the first year (after you're out of the trial period.) CallVantage does not.
If Vonage ever gets a POP in my CLEC, and they can reliably support my TiVo, I'll switch in a heartbeat. |
