Toshiba Phone System

voip phone systems?

Can anyone tell me if voip is as cheap as it makes out from its providers and is it a replacement to a landline phone or would I need both obviously i need a line for internet connection so no smart answers.

Public Comments

1. VOIP is sure cheap but the quality is dreadful. Also you can't make emergency calls. Also unlike a land line if your power goes out you can't make calls.
2. If you are using a cable provider for inyernet, you would not need a landline. I use Skype, but I only have it to talk to friends overseas, so I do not intend to do away with my landline.
3. Its is cheap becuase all the calls are made through 'INTERNET', regards to the quality it has amazingly improved over the last few years, why donot you try before you buy, go to www.voipstunt.com & try their service, they give you a free trial, i am sure you will like it, but make sure you have a vry good Broadband connection, i would say atleast 8MB, you will be surprised how good the sound quality is, i run a bussnies & i have 12 Voip lines ( through Vonage ) & i have 8 MB connection.
4. VoIP can be very cheap - just depends on the service you subscribe to as to which is cheaper. How many bells and whistles do you want? If you have some technical savvy, you can often do it even cheaper than most. PSTN landline has always been reliable, but very expensive if you want all the calling features, bells and whistles, and do a lot of long distance. For me, the only reason to stay with Ma Bell landline is if your are averse to technology and very concerned about whether or not your 911 calls will get through (or is even available). That said, VoIP has a lot to offer. There are many VoIP providers to choose from, with varying types of services and packages. But prices do vary, and it pays to do some research and "read the fine print" of their "terms and conditions". Some VoIP provider examples are: InPhonex, CallCentric, Packet8, AT&T CallVantage, IConnectHere, JOIP, ViaTalk, VoIP.com, Earthlink TrueVoice, and the list goes on... I have had good results with InPhonex and CallCentric for home phone replacement service (CallCentric is BYOD, bring your own device, only). And, I also use Skype for some long distance calling too. The big advantage of VoIP over PTSN (or even digital cable) is the big savings on "long distance phone calling". So, using VoIP doesn't mean you have to trash your PSTN phone. Just use VoIP for all your long distance calling, and you Will save a bundle. And, if you are really worried about 911 access, keep your PSTN landline with minimum service, and do all your long distance with VoIP. Or if you just don't want Ma Bell landline, have a cell handy for emergency backup. I trashed my landline in exchange for Inphonex home phone VoIP service. They have 911 in Canada, where I am. Ok, I'm taking some risk not having an alternate 911 backup - but I'm a risk taker (but I can't recommend anyone else doing it for fear of getting yelled at and being called an idiot). All that said, anyone who subscribes to VoIP home phone service should be prepaired for the possibility of periodic technical problems with you VoIP adapter and connections. That is part of the risk. And true enough..... good customer service these days..... is a myth. So, VoIP "can" be used as a home phone replacement system - just know that it does have some "reliability issues". As far as - quality -, it "can" be as good, better, or worse than PSTN phone line - there are always many factors and variables that determine the final outcome. Just know what you are getting into. I have more information on the subject of VoIP on my CQ VoIP Call web site (link is in my profile).
5. Yes, u can try out the VOIP service. I am using the Cordia VOIP service. And the services that they offer is pretty good and the quality also not bad. They are offering the one month free promotion right now.The promotion code is AGLEEX182X. But if u forgot to enter this code, u will not enjoy the first month free. Maybe u should take a look at their website about the VOIP services that they are offering. https://www.cordiaip.com/
6. I use VOIP.com for a second line in my house. I think the voice quality is fine and even use it when I need to make business long distance calls. I also have my 800# pointed to it. One feature I like is that if the internet is down or the line is busy, you can automatically set it to ring to your other line. And, just for your info, you can use it for 911 calls. I think it's cheap at just $199 per year. It allows me unlimited calling to anywhere in the US and Canada, plus some pretty low international rates. If you're using DSL on your phone line, then of course you can't get rid of your normal line, but if you have cable, you could get by with just this phone. Check this and other providers at http://www.easycall.net/voip.shtml Since I sell the services, I like trying them out. I've used Packet8, SunRocket (now out of business) and now VOIP.com. I think this one is every bit as good as the others and even has some features the others did not offer.