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Bob M · 03-31-2011, 04:32 PM

I have used Vonage for two plus years and except for the occasional internet outage there have been no problems. I first changed our Florida number to Vonage because that is where we were at the time. When we returned to NH I opened a second Vonage account for our NH number. Within the past couple of weeks, for cost savings purposes, the two accounts were merged into a single account. Our Florida number then was changed to a virtual number. All of our outgoing calls are made on our NH number while we still receive calls on both the virtual and real phone numbers. This allows our Florida neighbors to call us year round on the virtual Florida number as a local call as before. Our NH neighbors use our NH number and it too is a local call year round no matter where we happen to be.

I pay the NH number on a yearly basis and receive a 20% discount on the service portion of the bill. You are still required to pay a full year of taxes. The virtual number doesn't yet have a yearly plan so the $6 service charge plus taxes will be charged monthly to my credit card.

While traveling, or if we are away from the house and are expecting an important call, we transfer our Vonage number to our cell phone so no calls will be missed.

Vonage in the long run will cost more than Don's solution but if it suits your needs I would highly recommend it. My nephew in Florida has used Vonage for 5 - 6 years and also highly recommends it.

03-31-2011, 04:32 PM	#4
Bob M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford, NH and DeBary, Fl Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Vonage I have used Vonage for two plus years and except for the occasional internet outage there have been no problems. I first changed our Florida number to Vonage because that is where we were at the time. When we returned to NH I opened a second Vonage account for our NH number. Within the past couple of weeks, for cost savings purposes, the two accounts were merged into a single account. Our Florida number then was changed to a virtual number. All of our outgoing calls are made on our NH number while we still receive calls on both the virtual and real phone numbers. This allows our Florida neighbors to call us year round on the virtual Florida number as a local call as before. Our NH neighbors use our NH number and it too is a local call year round no matter where we happen to be. I pay the NH number on a yearly basis and receive a 20% discount on the service portion of the bill. You are still required to pay a full year of taxes. The virtual number doesn't yet have a yearly plan so the $6 service charge plus taxes will be charged monthly to my credit card. While traveling, or if we are away from the house and are expecting an important call, we transfer our Vonage number to our cell phone so no calls will be missed. Vonage in the long run will cost more than Don's solution but if it suits your needs I would highly recommend it. My nephew in Florida has used Vonage for 5 - 6 years and also highly recommends it.