 cfossy
join:2007-04-05 Ottumwa, IA
·Mediacom
·Qwest.net
| reply to Anonymous Re: [Phone] Confused
But trust me there is a HUGE difference when comparing Mediacom and true VoIP like Vonage. True VoIP does not work well with data services like faxing. It also doesent do well when transfering large files, from what i have been told Mediacom phone has dedicated bandwith? |
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  Anonymous Premium join:2004-06-01 IA | Yes. In fact when I had Vonage every time I would max out my connection I would lose dial tone.
With Mediacom Phone this never happens. This alone is worth $5 extra I pay each month. |
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 cfossy
join:2007-04-05 Ottumwa, IA | That was my opinion also, but the other thing is when you bring this up to your provider the only suggestion they have is to switch isp's (not an option), or upgrade your speed. |
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  drslash Goya Asma Premium join:2002-02-18 Marion, IA
| reply to Anonymous I pay $10 extra per month for my POTS line with unlimited long distance and calling features not offered by Mediacom, no 911 issues, up time better than 5 nines (99.999). I have never seen the appeal of Mediacom phone service that is only $10 less per month that what I currently pay for my traditional land line. -- Save water...drink beer! |
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  Anonymous Premium join:2004-06-01 IA
| What telco? Sounds like a good deal. The last time I had Qwest it was basic unlimited local service with no added features and it was around $21/mo. They increased it to about $24 around the time I canceled.
So in my case, Qwest offers far less value compared to Mediacom.
My phone uptime is pretty close to 99.999%. In other words I don't remember the last time I had an issue or a dropped all. |
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  drslash Goya Asma Premium join:2002-02-18 Marion, IA | Qwest 16.60 phone line 9.95 features 6.99 unlimited LD 8.19 taxes and fees 41.73 total -- Save water...drink beer! |
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