Old_Grouch
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Re: For those using u verse opinions plz,
Hmmm, I might be a bit cautious about that one.
If dsl and tv are interstate services with a single franchise to distribute anyplace they want within the state. And, you add u-voice...wouldn't it become part of the interstate-based services and effectively remove yourself from any (weak as it might be) state regulatory oversight?
Merely a thought to consider before jumping off the bridge and learning that the sign saying No Diving means you could hurt yourself. 
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| said by Old_Grouch  :Hmmm, I might be a bit cautious about that one. If dsl and tv are interstate services with a single franchise to distribute anyplace they want within the state. And, you add u-voice...wouldn't it become part of the interstate-based services and effectively remove yourself from any (weak as it might be) state regulatory oversight? Merely a thought to consider before jumping off the bridge and learning that the sign saying No Diving means you could hurt yourself. definately, having to do some "homework" on this, (directv,dish,u-verse)
Thank you for the info & help,
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gdm
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AFAIK it wouldn't be since U-Voice is basically VoIP similar to what the cable companies offer. Not like Vonage, Call Vantage or Packet 8.
Do to that you shouldn't have the fees like you do for POTS service. That's the way comcasts Digital Voice service was. |
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Old_Grouch
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| Wasn't exactly what I meant. If U-verse is the underlying product and u-voice or whatever is a service riding the core (U-Verse) service...then the OP's question equates to moving completely out of state jurisdiction.
U-voice is neither an ILEC nor a CLEC service still under the state's regulatory commission... or I'm wrong which is both common and hard to cure. Just strikes me that it merits consideration because you could be creating an unintended consequence.
I agree you wouldn't likely have the POTS-like fees. But you wouldn't get a helpful ear if you ever call on the state regulatory folks either.
Imagine having to call the FCC with a complaint about your "phone bill". 
Just a thought - FWIW
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