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LadyPrincess
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alternative phone service

hi all - i currently have AT&T but the seem expensive abt $90 mthly - can anyone give some recommendation for other carriers?
ie verizion, etc

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Posted 7/11/05 11:41 PM
 
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neenie

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Re: alternative phone service

for home phone or cell?

Posted 7/11/05 11:43 PM
 

mrjune262004
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Re: alternative phone service

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Posted 7/11/05 11:46 PM
 

neenie

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Re: alternative phone service

Posted by mrjune262004

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Thats what we have for home, and i Love it (cant beat the price for all the features that you get)

if youre talking about cell- DH and I have T-mobile (the family plan), and that price is really good, and i'm content with that service as well (it took them a couple of years to better themselves, but Im happy with their service now) Chat Icon

Posted 7/11/05 11:49 PM
 

Gertyrae
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Re: alternative phone service

Posted by mrjune262004

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I love it!!! No problems, caller id, long distance and call waiting...all for $15/month!!!

How can you beat it!!!

BTW, we use verizon for our cell's and I really like them too, just we are paying $100/month for two phones.

Posted 7/11/05 11:52 PM
 

LadyPrincess
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Re: alternative phone service

its phn sservice for home

i have heard of Optm Voice - but dont u have to change yr phne # and get an additional line ??Chat Icon

cell i have verision & good with that

tkxs so much for the responsesChat Icon

Message edited 7/12/2005 5:33:42 AM.

Posted 7/12/05 5:31 AM
 

Stefanie

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Re: alternative phone service

I have optimum voice~34.95 a month. I think that new service, Vonage is cheaper.Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/05 5:52 AM
 

baghag
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Re: alternative phone service

i have vonage, its pretty good. i will ask FH about the price.

Posted 7/12/05 6:17 AM
 

mrjune262004
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Re: alternative phone service

Posted by LadyPrincess

its phn sservice for home

i have heard of Optm Voice - but dont u have to change yr phne # and get an additional line ??Chat Icon

cell i have verision & good with that

tkxs so much for the responsesChat Icon



you need to have optimum online, cabelvisions internet svc to get optimum voice. Depending on who your current phone provider is, you can keep your number however there is a $30 charge.

Message edited 7/12/2005 9:06:56 AM.

Posted 7/12/05 8:53 AM
 

mrjune262004
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Re: alternative phone service

Posted by Stefanie

I have optimum voice~34.95 a month. I think that new service, Vonage is cheaper.Chat Icon



if you have the basic io package, call cablevision, or fm me you should get optimum rewards wich would give you a $20 credit on you bill, making it cheaper then vonage. Also I have heard from some of our subscribers that have had vonage that there are problems with thier system since they dont own the network, such as clarity, when people call in they get a message saying #no longer avail or busy, they also do not have true e911.

Posted 7/12/05 8:57 AM
 

Stefanie

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Re: alternative phone service

I have the all the channels, so I think that's the platnium or gold package, plus voice and online...that should still qualify me for the discount?

Posted 7/12/05 9:57 AM
 

mrjune262004
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Re: alternative phone service

Posted by Stefanie

I have the all the channels, so I think that's the platnium or gold package, plus voice and online...that should still qualify me for the discount?



its the gold, and you will qualify for the optimum rewards $20 credit as long as you dont have any other promotions on your acct

Posted 7/12/05 10:17 AM
 

JenniferEver
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Re: alternative phone service

We're on the triple play pakces paying $30 for optimim voice. Both Time Warner and Cablevision have a telephone through broadband phone service. I think it's better than vonage, because with teh cable compnay, you're going over your existing broadband line which is also through the cable compnay so it's all in one place. It's good because it's cheap, unlimited calling and CV has free 411, but the disadvantage is that if your connection fails or theres a power outage you have no phone.

Posted 7/12/05 2:47 PM
 

mrjune262004
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Re: alternative phone service

Posted by marymoon

We're on the triple play pakces paying $30 for optimim voice. Both Time Warner and Cablevision have a telephone through broadband phone service. I think it's better than vonage, because with teh cable compnay, you're going over your existing broadband line which is also through the cable compnay so it's all in one place. It's good because it's cheap, unlimited calling and CV has free 411, but the disadvantage is that if your connection fails or theres a power outage you have no phone.



you can get a battery backup to have phone in a power outage

Posted 7/12/05 3:06 PM
 

sasha96
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Re: alternative phone service

check out the at&t callvantage too. we have it and it's been good for us! it's their voice over IP phone service. Great price too, like optimum voice.

Posted 7/12/05 3:07 PM
 

NewYawkah
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Re: alternative phone service

Posted by mrjune262004

Posted by marymoon

We're on the triple play pakces paying $30 for optimim voice. Both Time Warner and Cablevision have a telephone through broadband phone service. I think it's better than vonage, because with teh cable compnay, you're going over your existing broadband line which is also through the cable compnay so it's all in one place. It's good because it's cheap, unlimited calling and CV has free 411, but the disadvantage is that if your connection fails or theres a power outage you have no phone.



you can get a battery backup to have phone in a power outage



WOW! I think I am going to order this!!! Thanks MrJ!

Posted 7/12/05 3:12 PM
 

DjPiLL

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Richard

Re: alternative phone service

Battery backups are real cool. I got one from my job that they weren't using anymore.

Its a big "UPS" (uninterruptable power supply). Not only can it power my phone... but it can power my plasma, stereo system, and cable box for a few hours.

Can't be without TV during a blackout! Chat Icon


OV is a decent service too. My wife had it while she was living in Long Island. No issues.

Posted 7/12/05 3:16 PM
 

dld4e
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Re: alternative phone service

I know a few people who have vonage for home, I heard it's great and cheap. I am going to look into it. I currently have digital phone w/time warner for 39.95 w/all the features.

Posted 7/12/05 3:21 PM
 

Stefanie

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Re: alternative phone service

Posted by mrjune262004

Posted by Stefanie

I have the all the channels, so I think that's the platnium or gold package, plus voice and online...that should still qualify me for the discount?



its the gold, and you will qualify for the optimum rewards $20 credit as long as you dont have any other promotions on your acct



Thank you!Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/05 4:17 PM
 

LadyPrincess
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Chris

Re: alternative phone service

thanks everyone - i have the Optum silver pkge - i may give them a call & see
Thanks again everyone Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/05 7:34 PM
 

dengal
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Re: alternative phone service

Posted by NewYawkah

Posted by mrjune262004

Posted by marymoon

We're on the triple play pakces paying $30 for optimim voice. Both Time Warner and Cablevision have a telephone through broadband phone service. I think it's better than vonage, because with teh cable compnay, you're going over your existing broadband line which is also through the cable compnay so it's all in one place. It's good because it's cheap, unlimited calling and CV has free 411, but the disadvantage is that if your connection fails or theres a power outage you have no phone.



you can get a battery backup to have phone in a power outage



WOW! I think I am going to order this!!! Thanks MrJ!



Make sure you have a way to power your phone during a power outage.

Posted 7/12/05 11:30 PM
 

KPtoys
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Re: alternative phone service

Are they still offering a $20 "thank you" reward thing for switching to Optimum triple play? I just signed up today and would love $$ back Chat Icon

Posted 8/31/05 8:37 PM
 

btrflygrl
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Shana

Re: alternative phone service

Vonage: $24.99 a month for unlimited local and long distance! LOVE IT!

Posted 8/31/05 8:44 PM
 

Buttafli1277
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Jennifer

Re: alternative phone service

I have the Opt. voice triple package. I was paying $80 a month with MCI's same plan. Now I'm paying like $15 or something like that. It's great so far!

Posted 8/31/05 11:59 PM
 
 

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