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BigBaldRon · 08-05-2007, 08:57 AM

For the past five months, I have been using VOIP type telephone service. I was pleased with my service and the features as well as the price (200 bucks a year for unlimited service)

My phone company, Sunrocket, went out of business. I lost the remainder of my balance that I had paid (about seven months worth of service). Now, I have signed on to another company, but on a month to month basis.

I was wondering, since I went the "cheap" route on this service, if anybody could recommend a decent VOIP provider.

Does anybody here have any experience with SKYPE?
If so, how does that work for calls and for incoming calls? What features do they have?

Any other suggestions/ideas would be appreciated.

Craven Morehead · 08-05-2007, 01:47 PM

http://www.voicestick.com/

check it out - has a special for former SunRocket customers

World's King · 08-05-2007, 01:54 PM

I have no idea what you're talking about.

ziadel · 08-05-2007, 01:59 PM

We were going to get the Voice over IP stuff hooked up when we cme out to Montana, but after a while, we thought better of it. I cant get past No power/no phone. That and our DSL isnt the most reliable thing out here.

Ratman · 08-05-2007, 03:23 PM

I've been using VoicePulse for about two years with no problems at all. No matter where I am in Asia, my phone thinks it's in Seattle. I have my own SIP box, so I'm paying just 25.00 a month for unlimited calls to US numbers.

http://www.voicepulse.com/

analog · 08-05-2007, 08:15 PM

I haven't had a home telephone since 1998. Cellphone all the way.

Hyacinthe · 08-05-2007, 08:26 PM

I use skype a fair bit actually (have family currently in china) it's free, easy to use and voice quality is usually good, can be a bit laggy at times though and it seemed to have a few issues with silence on one end of the line over a few minutes. Everytime my cousin goes to change her daughter (still in diapers) after a few minutes it plays all ambient noises at very loud volume - not quite sure why.

To place a call in skype you need to have the phone number or the user name of the person you wish to call. You put the info in and push the call button - easy as. Accepting a call is even easier, pop up window in the middle of the screen with accept / refuse / ignore (block) buttons.

You will find however that every now and then you'll get some random person trying to call you, or trying to chat via the instant messenger system that comes with skype - I advise ignoring these people as there have been reports of viruses being written specifically for skype and I don't know how they're transferred yet.

Infinite_Loser · 08-05-2007, 09:04 PM

Last I checked, Skype wasn't free. It used to be free for domestic calls, but now you have to pay a small fee per minute for all calls, domestic and international.

BigBaldRon · 08-12-2007, 08:20 PM

Thanks everybody I will check out the voicestick and voicepulse sites in the AM!

thingstodo · 08-15-2007, 02:38 AM

I was hesitant to use Vonage or one of those based on some of the horror stories I heard about their customer service. AT&T which recently bought out SBC where I live offers the service for the same price: $24.95/month billed to my credit card. I switched four months ago and everything work/ed perfectly! My old number moved in three days, I was able to get someone one the phone with questions and everything has been fine since then.

I do agree with analog: I wouldn't have a land line if it wasn't for my wife having a few people she calls during the day for longer periods of time. The $28/month we pay for this is less expensive than bumping up her cell phone minutes.

08-05-2007, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
BigBaldRon Tilted Location: St Louis	Need advice For the past five months, I have been using VOIP type telephone service. I was pleased with my service and the features as well as the price (200 bucks a year for unlimited service) My phone company, Sunrocket, went out of business. I lost the remainder of my balance that I had paid (about seven months worth of service). Now, I have signed on to another company, but on a month to month basis. I was wondering, since I went the "cheap" route on this service, if anybody could recommend a decent VOIP provider. Does anybody here have any experience with SKYPE? If so, how does that work for calls and for incoming calls? What features do they have? Any other suggestions/ideas would be appreciated.

08-05-2007, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	I have no idea what you're talking about. __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

08-05-2007, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	We were going to get the Voice over IP stuff hooked up when we cme out to Montana, but after a while, we thought better of it. I cant get past No power/no phone. That and our DSL isnt the most reliable thing out here. __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

08-05-2007, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ratman Addict Location: Somewhere... Across the sea...	I've been using VoicePulse for about two years with no problems at all. No matter where I am in Asia, my phone thinks it's in Seattle. I have my own SIP box, so I'm paying just 25.00 a month for unlimited calls to US numbers. http://www.voicepulse.com/ __________________ The difference between theory and reality is that in theory there is no difference. "God made man, but he used the monkey to do it." DEVO

08-05-2007, 08:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hyacinthe Psycho Location: Australia	I use skype a fair bit actually (have family currently in china) it's free, easy to use and voice quality is usually good, can be a bit laggy at times though and it seemed to have a few issues with silence on one end of the line over a few minutes. Everytime my cousin goes to change her daughter (still in diapers) after a few minutes it plays all ambient noises at very loud volume - not quite sure why. To place a call in skype you need to have the phone number or the user name of the person you wish to call. You put the info in and push the call button - easy as. Accepting a call is even easier, pop up window in the middle of the screen with accept / refuse / ignore (block) buttons. You will find however that every now and then you'll get some random person trying to call you, or trying to chat via the instant messenger system that comes with skype - I advise ignoring these people as there have been reports of viruses being written specifically for skype and I don't know how they're transferred yet. __________________ "I want to be remembered as the girl who always smiles even when her heart is broken... and the one that could brighten up your day even if she couldnt brighten her own" "Her emotions were clear waters. You could see the scarring and pockmarks at the bottom of the pool, but it was just a part of her landscape – the consequences of others’ actions in which she claimed no part."

08-05-2007, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Craven Morehead Custom User Title	http://www.voicestick.com/ check it out - has a special for former SunRocket customers

08-05-2007, 08:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
analog Banned	I haven't had a home telephone since 1998. Cellphone all the way.

08-05-2007, 09:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Infinite_Loser Junkie Location: Lake Mary, FL	Last I checked, Skype wasn't free. It used to be free for domestic calls, but now you have to pay a small fee per minute for all calls, domestic and international. __________________ I believe in equality; Everyone is equally inferior to me.

08-12-2007, 08:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
BigBaldRon Tilted Location: St Louis	Thanks everybody I will check out the voicestick and voicepulse sites in the AM!

08-15-2007, 02:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	I was hesitant to use Vonage or one of those based on some of the horror stories I heard about their customer service. AT&T which recently bought out SBC where I live offers the service for the same price: $24.95/month billed to my credit card. I switched four months ago and everything work/ed perfectly! My old number moved in three days, I was able to get someone one the phone with questions and everything has been fine since then. I do agree with analog: I wouldn't have a land line if it wasn't for my wife having a few people she calls during the day for longer periods of time. The $28/month we pay for this is less expensive than bumping up her cell phone minutes. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.