VOIP help

Jump to Page:
< Previous [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Next >

yellowknife
Member since: Sep 04

Posts: 447
Location: Mississauga
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 19-01-05 15:40:38

Hi,
I apologize if this has been posted before.
Can anyone tell me what their experience, using VOIP(voice over IP) companies like vonage.ca etc. have been?
I did check out their website, but it would be nice to hear individual experiences.

I understand they advertise that we don't have to pay for the adapter. So is the only expense involved, the monthly charge(for the different packages) they offer or is their a 'regular' charge as well as with regular phone service.

also they advertise that we can select numbers with any area code. So being here in Canada can we select US area codes?

thanks

Kabeer
Member since: Jan 05

Posts: 71
Location: of no fixed address
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 19-01-05 17:04:10

I have been using spectravoice (www.spectravoice.com) for 2 weeks and havent faced any problem yet.
Its a local company based in Scarborough. They don't offer US area codes as yet but I think they will by the end of this month. It is a lil cheaper than Vonage and Primus.

Canadian Dream
Member since: Jul 04

Posts: 177
Location: Calgary, AB
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 19-01-05 19:29:25

I have a VOIP service with packet8 (www.packet8.net) and have a US number. This gives me unlimited calling anywhere in Canada or US for a flat monthly rate. Voice quality is generally good.

yellowknife
Member since: Sep 04

Posts: 447
Location: Mississauga
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 20-01-05 11:31:07

Hi,
Thanks a lot guys. I checked out one of the sites and it seems you need to have a router set up? Does anyone know if a router is required for all VOIP setups or only in certain cases?

thanks

Kabeer
Member since: Jan 05

Posts: 71
Location: of no fixed address
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 20-01-05 11:36:14

Yes. you will need a router unless you have a VOIP phone which you can plug into the high speed modem.
The setup is just plugging wires, no installing of software or any kind of configuration.

Daks
Member since: Mar 04

Posts: 157
Location: Toronto
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 20-01-05 12:37:48

Quote:
Orginally posted by Canadian Dream

I have a VOIP service with packet8 (www.packet8.net) and have a US number. This gives me unlimited calling anywhere in Canada or US for a flat monthly rate. Voice quality is generally good.

Kabeer

Thanks for the link. I was going thru their website and noticed that they offer a videophone. Are you using the videophone feature? I don't know if anybody has used it but generally how is the quality of the phone

Thanks
Daks

yellowknife
Member since: Sep 04

Posts: 447
Location: Mississauga
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 20-01-05 13:16:19

Kabeer, guys any ideas where the best place would be to purchase a router? something similar to "D-Link DI-524 AirPlus G 2.4GHz Wireless Router".
I know staples, best buy, future shop etc. etc. but I don't have a best buy where I am. Any cheaper options/or places that you guys know of?

thanks

Contributors: Kabeer(6) yellowknife(6) amit kalia(4) Canadian Dream(3) crenshaw(2) alibaba1996(2) Daks(1)

Jump to Page: < Previous [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Next >

Show Printable version

Send this page to a friend

Add to favorites

Discussions similar to: VOIP help
	Topic	Forum	Views	Replies
	TO setup business in ontario	Life	1677	1
	Hidden fee in phone cards	Public Services	1724	3
	Suggestion for web developers	Jobs	1749	1
	VOIP help ( 1 2 3 4 )	Science & Technology	5471	23
	job offer from middle east...advice please!	Jobs	1949	6
	VOIP Providers in Toronto	Public Services	1293	0
	Join in politics	General	1544	0
	Transferring VOIP adapter to India	Public Services	1575	3
	Rogers Internet Phone Services	Science & Technology	1968	2
	Train or bus routes from downtown Toronto to Canada wonderland	Visiting, Traveling and Picnicing	1698	2
	Good cell phone options to travel to different provinces in Canada	Public Services	1187	1
	Need to send some documents to India	Public Services	5555	5
	Long Distance Providers ( 1 2 3 ... Last )	General	12601	37
	Skype, is it worth? ( 1 2 )	General	2031	9
	MagicJack	General	1688	2
	Cordless phones	Shopping	1905	1
	Regular EI benefits after Parental Benefits ( 1 2 )	Public Services	14827	12
	SMART VOIP- CALLING TO INDIA ONLY 1.5 CENT PER MINUTE ( 1 2 )	Deals	6306	10
	Why would I pay home phone ? if I hv high speed and get VOIP phone line. ( 1 2 )	Shopping	4108	10
	Acanac VOIP Connection	Shopping	2054	2
	Free Home Phone ( 1 2 3 )	Shopping	5044	14
	Magic Jack vs Freephoneline.ca ( 1 2 3 4 5 )	Public Services	14764	29
	Skype Home Phone adapter	Shopping	1838	2
	Duct Cleaning ( 1 2 )	General	1567	7
	RSP Contribution limits for first 60 days of the year	Accounting and Taxation	1443	3

Charcha

VOIP help

Discussions similar to: VOIP help