We had to wait about 9 days for installation, but well worth it. Great services, and the two I really like is the voicemail on the internet, and call forwarding.
Besides dialing a code from your phone and then having to go through a few menu choices, you can also go online to Metrocast Phone login (I have it saved as a favorite on my keyboard favorites- 1 button and I am at the login), type in the password, and you can see how many messages you have and from whom. Select the VM tab, and you can play the messages in any order, choosing the one(s) that are most important to you.
Call forwarding is nice, and I use it around town when I am out so that if anyone calls the house, I can usually answer on my cell. Also, if I go upstairs in the garage and work out, I have my cell with me and don't miss calls there either.
Like AW, we figure we will be saving at least $200 per year, and with two kids in Manchester and a good friend in Mass we talk to alot, the savings will be even more. Thanks, Metrocast, and thanks AW for the heads up.