VOIP.com or Vonage.com - or other? Which one is better? - GoFuckYourself.com

OY · 04-30-2007, 11:49 AM

I have had Vonage for a few years now and it has been "ok" but I am not 100% happy with them - and now they seem to be on the verge of disaster after losing the suit against Verizon (Patent infringement)

So where do I go from here? Anyone have experience with the likes of VOIP.com etc?

facialfreak · 04-30-2007, 11:59 AM

When I did my homework, Vonage was #88 on the top100 VoIP porviders list ...

# 1 and 2 were both SIPphones, and I dont like being tied to my PC when I am talking ...

#3 was VoIP.net (now BROADVOX)
I have been with them for 2 years now, and have ZERO complaints ... once every 60 or so calls you get a line with a bit of echo, but hanging up and calling back solves that problem.

The online customer portal is very thorough and easy to use, and support is AWESOME! I think the longest I've had to wait in queue is maybe 3 minutes ...

http://broadvoxdirect.com/

candyflip · 04-30-2007, 12:04 PM

I switched from Vonage to SunRocket and couldn't be more satisfied with the quality of service.

Brad Mitchell · 04-30-2007, 12:08 PM

I dunno.. I've been using Vonage for over 6 years, pretty happily!

Brad

OzMan · 04-30-2007, 12:11 PM

Lingo has the best deal if you do a lot of International calls

sextoyking · 04-30-2007, 12:36 PM

Hi,

Been using packet8, www.packet8.com for a few yrs and no problems to report. We have some lines at the office and a couple at home.

OY · 04-30-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by facialfreak

When I did my homework, Vonage was #88 on the top100 VoIP porviders list ...

# 1 and 2 were both SIPphones, and I dont like being tied to my PC when I am talking ...

#3 was VoIP.net (now BROADVOX)
I have been with them for 2 years now, and have ZERO complaints ... once every 60 or so calls you get a line with a bit of echo, but hanging up and calling back solves that problem.

The online customer portal is very thorough and easy to use, and support is AWESOME! I think the longest I've had to wait in queue is maybe 3 minutes ...

http://broadvoxdirect.com/

Very interesting indeed - checking them out now.

Checking out all the services that you guys recommend. Keep them coming!

Masterchief · 04-30-2007, 12:41 PM

I like viatalk for the fact that they send ANI information, meaning you can get the information of people that block their caller ID or call using *67

Evil E · 04-30-2007, 12:43 PM

I'll be getting one for Canada and USA pretty soon. The best deal I've found so far is http://www.ca.inter.net/en/voip/

LiveDose · 04-30-2007, 12:44 PM

Have had Vonage for a few years with no problems.

OY · 04-30-2007, 12:51 PM

Browsing these suggestions I see that the international rates are fairly the same EXCEPT FOR for mobile - there the prices fluxuate a lot. BROADVOX for instance could not compete at all for calls to mobile....

Keep them coming!

facialfreak · 04-30-2007, 01:57 PM

Yeah .... I don't call outside of North America very often, and if I do I ask for a landline number ...

but as far as service goes, I have been very impressed with Broadvox.

I have several friends with Vonage, and they tell me that support is a bit of a PITA, and I have read similar on several VoIP forums such as www.hotvoipnews.com

pornguy · 04-30-2007, 01:58 PM

there is also lingo. and they seem pretty good.

Poppy · 04-30-2007, 02:20 PM

Phil has a great VOIP product Oy!

Check it out: Squawx

Vegas Ken · 04-30-2007, 02:25 PM

I never had a good experience with Vonage. I ended going with the phone via cox cable. It has has been working great!

D · 04-30-2007, 02:33 PM

Been with Vonage for over a year now with zero complaints.

That said, I haven't had the need to actually deal with any of their people aside from paying my bill, and the initial sign-up process.

PhillipB · 04-30-2007, 02:58 PM

Vonage is dying a fast death due to their recent loss in Verizon's patent infringment case (they are not allowed to enroll new customers which is the final nail in their coffin). I would DEFINITELY start looking for alternative VoIP providers sooner rather than later.

We don't necessarily sell residential VoIP service, but if any of you are interested, I can give you a dirt cheap softphone (think Skype) for like $84/year. Includes unlimited US & Canada calling and a phone number in any area code. The clients also include video conferencing and are great for when you travel. philip/at/squawxdotcom

sextoyking · 04-30-2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APN Philip

Vonage is dying a fast death due to their recent loss in Verizon's patent infringment case (they are not allowed to enroll new customers which is the final nail in their coffin). I would DEFINITELY start looking for alternative VoIP providers sooner rather than later.

We don't necessarily sell residential VoIP service, but if any of you are interested, I can give you a dirt cheap softphone (think Skype) for like $84/year. Includes unlimited US & Canada calling and a phone number in any area code. The clients also include video conferencing and are great for when you travel. philip/at/squawxdotcom

Phil,

I belive a judge halted all enforcement of the verizon stay against vonage.. Saw that a few days ago..

Vonage will make a deal or get bought out....

NinjaSteve · 04-30-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by facialfreak

When I did my homework, Vonage was #88 on the top100 VoIP porviders list ...

# 1 and 2 were both SIPphones, and I dont like being tied to my PC when I am talking ...

#3 was VoIP.net (now BROADVOX)
I have been with them for 2 years now, and have ZERO complaints ... once every 60 or so calls you get a line with a bit of echo, but hanging up and calling back solves that problem.

The online customer portal is very thorough and easy to use, and support is AWESOME! I think the longest I've had to wait in queue is maybe 3 minutes ...

http://broadvoxdirect.com/

Where did you see the top100?

I have vonage. Never had a problem, always good service.

NOTR · 04-30-2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APN Philip

Vonage is dying a fast death due to their recent loss in Verizon's patent infringment case (they are not allowed to enroll new customers which is the final nail in their coffin). I would DEFINITELY start looking for alternative VoIP providers sooner rather than later.

We don't necessarily sell residential VoIP service, but if any of you are interested, I can give you a dirt cheap softphone (think Skype) for like $84/year. Includes unlimited US & Canada calling and a phone number in any area code. The clients also include video conferencing and are great for when you travel. philip/at/squawxdotcom

Washington ? VoIP provider Vonage was afforded a measure of breathing room as a Court of Appeals judge granted the company a permanent stay of a previous court?s injunction that would have barred Vonage from signing up new customers.

http://www.twice.com/article/CA6436112.html

OY · 04-30-2007, 03:32 PM

I would love the link to the top 100 as well....

View Poll Results: Which VOIP provider is better?
Vonage	5	71.43%
VOIP.com	0	0%
Other? Which?	2	28.57%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

04-30-2007, 11:49 AM	#1
OY Industry Pioneer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA/EU/ASIA Posts: 5,401	VOIP.com or Vonage.com - or other? Which one is better? I have had Vonage for a few years now and it has been "ok" but I am not 100% happy with them - and now they seem to be on the verge of disaster after losing the suit against Verizon (Patent infringement) So where do I go from here? Anyone have experience with the likes of VOIP.com etc? __________________ Around since 1997, and the company that introduced "Cascading Billing" in MPA3® Affiliate Management and Tracking Software Outsourcing With A Norwegian Twist - NordBits - Inquire within!

04-30-2007, 11:59 AM	#2
facialfreak Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,018	When I did my homework, Vonage was #88 on the top100 VoIP porviders list ... # 1 and 2 were both SIPphones, and I dont like being tied to my PC when I am talking ... #3 was VoIP.net (now BROADVOX) I have been with them for 2 years now, and have ZERO complaints ... once every 60 or so calls you get a line with a bit of echo, but hanging up and calling back solves that problem. The online customer portal is very thorough and easy to use, and support is AWESOME! I think the longest I've had to wait in queue is maybe 3 minutes ... http://broadvoxdirect.com/ __________________ Managed Shared Hosting starting at $4.99/mo Managed VPS starting at $29.99/mo

04-30-2007, 12:08 PM	#4
Brad Mitchell Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 9,812	I dunno.. I've been using Vonage for over 6 years, pretty happily! Brad __________________ President at MojoHost \| brad at mojohost dot com \| Skype MojoHostBrad 71 industry awards for hosting and professional excellence since 1999

04-30-2007, 12:36 PM	#6
sextoyking Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 6,034	Hi, Been using packet8, www.packet8.com for a few yrs and no problems to report. We have some lines at the office and a couple at home. __________________ ICQ: 52344098 -------------------------------------- 50% Commissions on all Product Sales. http://www.wishing.com/money

04-30-2007, 12:04 PM	#3
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	I switched from Vonage to SunRocket and couldn't be more satisfied with the quality of service. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

04-30-2007, 12:11 PM	#5
OzMan Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Begas Posts: 9,162	Lingo has the best deal if you do a lot of International calls

04-30-2007, 12:41 PM	#8
Masterchief Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 530	I like viatalk for the fact that they send ANI information, meaning you can get the information of people that block their caller ID or call using *67

04-30-2007, 12:43 PM	#9
Evil E Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lazyness is a lifestyle Posts: 3,201	I'll be getting one for Canada and USA pretty soon. The best deal I've found so far is http://www.ca.inter.net/en/voip/ __________________ A girl once told me "Give me 8 inches and make it HURT". So, I fucked her twice and hit her with a brick.

04-30-2007, 12:44 PM	#10
LiveDose Show Yer Tits! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere Out there... Posts: 25,792	Have had Vonage for a few years with no problems. __________________ Scammer Alert: acer19 acer [email protected] [email protected] Money stolen using PayPal

04-30-2007, 12:51 PM	#11
OY Industry Pioneer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA/EU/ASIA Posts: 5,401	Browsing these suggestions I see that the international rates are fairly the same EXCEPT FOR for mobile - there the prices fluxuate a lot. BROADVOX for instance could not compete at all for calls to mobile.... Keep them coming! __________________ Around since 1997, and the company that introduced "Cascading Billing" in MPA3® Affiliate Management and Tracking Software Outsourcing With A Norwegian Twist - NordBits - Inquire within!

04-30-2007, 01:57 PM	#12
facialfreak Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,018	Yeah .... I don't call outside of North America very often, and if I do I ask for a landline number ... but as far as service goes, I have been very impressed with Broadvox. I have several friends with Vonage, and they tell me that support is a bit of a PITA, and I have read similar on several VoIP forums such as www.hotvoipnews.com __________________ Managed Shared Hosting starting at $4.99/mo Managed VPS starting at $29.99/mo

04-30-2007, 01:58 PM	#13
pornguy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Homeless Posts: 62,911	there is also lingo. and they seem pretty good. __________________ PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online! TChicks.com \| Angeles Cid \| Mariana Cordoba \| MAILERS WELCOME!

04-30-2007, 02:20 PM	#14
Poppy Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: O H I O Posts: 6,254	Phil has a great VOIP product Oy! Check it out: Squawx __________________ VP Sales, Peak5Payments [email protected] Skype: consultpoppy In adult since 98'

04-30-2007, 02:25 PM	#15
Vegas Ken Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,151	I never had a good experience with Vonage. I ended going with the phone via cox cable. It has has been working great! __________________ Skype: vegas_ken

04-30-2007, 02:33 PM	#16
D Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Valley Posts: 7,412	Been with Vonage for over a year now with zero complaints. That said, I haven't had the need to actually deal with any of their people aside from paying my bill, and the initial sign-up process. __________________ -D. ICQ: 202-96-31

04-30-2007, 02:58 PM	#17
PhillipB Just a Simple Carpenter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Your mom's house... Posts: 1,338	Vonage is dying a fast death due to their recent loss in Verizon's patent infringment case (they are not allowed to enroll new customers which is the final nail in their coffin). I would DEFINITELY start looking for alternative VoIP providers sooner rather than later. We don't necessarily sell residential VoIP service, but if any of you are interested, I can give you a dirt cheap softphone (think Skype) for like $84/year. Includes unlimited US & Canada calling and a phone number in any area code. The clients also include video conferencing and are great for when you travel. philip/at/squawxdotcom

04-30-2007, 03:32 PM	#21
OY Industry Pioneer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA/EU/ASIA Posts: 5,401	I would love the link to the top 100 as well.... __________________ Around since 1997, and the company that introduced "Cascading Billing" in MPA3® Affiliate Management and Tracking Software Outsourcing With A Norwegian Twist - NordBits - Inquire within!