Basically, what is the bad side to a VoIP service?
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It's great because long-distance is free - never have to think about when to call, where..  The only problem is that the quality is inconsistent - good enough for home use, but I wouldn't recommend it for business use.  \n\nWhen broadband is down, so is your phone service (and I have Comcast and it seems to be frequently down).  For awhile, I couldn't get consistent phone service from 5-7 (when everyone gets home and surfs the Internet).\n\nThe fax service is slower than normal fax service.
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Unplug both broadband and vonage modems for a few then plug them back in. Broadband reveals pc activity then plug the voip. This should help.Vonages customer service by phone is the worst tech support I ever have dealt with. Be prepared to spend an hour on hold.
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VOIP is a service.  It's also a bandwidth user.  ANY company can decide what they will allow their service to be used for.  Also remember "freedom of speech" only applies to the GOVERNMENT.  Access to the internet is a "service" and can be controled just like any other service.  Your ISP has decided that VoIP is too much of a bandwidth user to allow on THEIR network.  They have to ensure a high level (read speed) of service to ALL customers, and having VoIP can decrease that level of service.  \n\nI'm betting there's plans in the works to increase the capabilities of their network to allow VoIP, but for now they have chosen to block it until they feel they can support the extra bandwidth.
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I'd undercut them...not too much or potential customers may think you offer a cheap service - moneywise AND skillwise.  I'd recommend you also get a freephone, they give the impression that you're more established than you may be, and obviously increase the number of enquires you'll get.  They don't cost much, either.  If you want more details, just email me or call me on 0800 298 2384.\nGood luck.
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Sounds very good and you don't want to do this over the internet.  It could cause too many problems.
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Lots of possibilities, however these come at a cost, I'll give you one.......\n\nRoute planning, should it expand enough, your service could be incorporated with another service, thus; while providing directions, these directions could be "smart".
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http://www.voipstunt.com/en/index.html
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I think it's just a different name for the same service to be honest. I know when I joined I got a free home hub and phone. It is nice to be able to call other people's landlines for free. I think you can get a load of free security from Norten Anti virus as well. The WIFI is usefull to me because my PSP can use it so I can get on-line with that too.
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I am caution on Vonage IPO.  I'd rather put my money in Master cartd IPO instead.  For the simple reason, too much competition on the cable phone area.
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VOIP uses the protocol UDP, user datagram protocol to send and recieve datagram packets. i recomend getting on google and research into this protocol, its tricky as there less way's of catching errors. You'll need to get your app to connect through tcp/ip and then set up a connection using udp. hope that helps\n\nR3dm0
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VoIP will normally use ports 5060 and 5082 (I think), so they can block them or lower the bandwith on these ports.\nThey can also add latency or jitter.\nBlocked ports can be easily passed by, e.g. with QTelNet
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There are pros and cons.
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It may cause less problems if you are static, but if you are using a laptop you won't be as free as you think.  I would let the ISP pick the IP that you get...Dynamic.
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Yeah, it sucks. Most of the time they don't know anything about the product/service you are calling about anyway, it almost seems like they are reading a bad script.
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hi\nthe main factor is the service provider .if it provides \na good speed  it does not effect speed of communication much ,though it is slower than broadband but it is workable.it can also b that it might not support the best quality of video confrencing or voice chat.also downloadin is a problem on a dial up connection.also attaching files is difficult and takes a lot of time.\n\nbut if u can invest som amount every month i would recomend u take broadband cuz dial up is a bit costly cuz it causes the phone to be engaged n hence increases the phone bill and hence the overall cost is basically same but broadband is much better in terms of both quality and price
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I am not sure what your question is exactly it is not clear.  I assume you are trying to use Vonage with Direcway?  If so, don't expect to get it to work well.  The latency is too great with satellite internet.  Your signal is traveling 22,600miles into space and then 22,600 miles back to ground and then traveling through the terrestrial internet.  The long delays from that ruin a voip call.  You really need to get cable or DSL to use VOIP.  Another factor is if you have standard Direcway internet service your upload speed is MAX 128K and the Vonage uses 90K.  Notice I said your MAX upload speed is 128, this can varry based on time of day and other factors and may not provide you with the service you are trying to get.  You may want to try out Packet8 www.cincinnatiphone.com they require alot less bandwith....however you will still have the problem with latency from using satellite.
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The reason that I got the DSL was I got tired of getting "punted". I've always had the bill attached to my regular phone bill. They send you a DSL kit with a DSL modem, filters, and an Ethernet PCI card, if you need it. You are really going to wonder how you did it for so long without a DSL! I've had it for at least 4 years now. The service has been good, not stellar, but good. I don't care much for the tech service. Sometimes my service goes out. That's usually the fault of the local phone network.