estebanj
join:2003-02-20
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Re: Quick Help: Might Switch to Voip
As a follow up...
3) Make sure you don't connect the phone adapter to the house wiring w/out first disconnecting the outside wire. If you cannot find the steps or have questions feel free to ask.
Also, another source of problems can be your VoIP provider. Comcast and your internet connection may be OK, but your VoIP may be down. For example, I've been with SunRocket for a month now and have on average one problem a week so far. I don't regret the decision as I "knew" this going into it.
4) There are also QoS hardware adapters such as the D-Link DI-102 and the Hawking Tech HBB1. What is your upload/download speed? You can do a test at www.testmyvoip.com. Choose Boston and see what number you get. You're looking for 4.4 or thereabout.
7) Possibly. There is a good chance you may experience problems with VoIP (uptime). If you know this going into it, that's fine b/c the cost savings are greater than the ocassional minor problem. However, if your parents will be upset if one day they cannot make a call b/c the service is down, then you may regret it. Will there always be a mobile phone available just in case?
Feel free to PM for more details.
Esteban |
