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About Vonage Company
Leading the Internet Phone Revolution
Serving US, Canada and UK
If you have turned on the television or listened to the radio in the last year you will have definitely hear the Vonage jingle, “ Woo Hoo, Woo Hoo Hoo”. But what exactly is Vonage and how does Internet phone service work?
What is Vonage VoIP?
Vonage is a public company that offers VoIP telephone service. Vonage was originally started in January of 2001 and has its headquarters in Holmdel, New Jersey. Vonage's shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under stock ticker "VG". Since its beginnings in 2001 Vonage has:
- Completed over 10 billion phone calls
- Activated over 2.52 million lines
- Employed over 1,700 people
VoIP is Voice over Internet Protocol, or making phone calls using your internet connection. Since there is an issue with quality whenever you are talking or listening, you will need to have a high-speed broadband Ethernet connection to transfer information. This connection can be through a DSL or Cable modem or even through a wireless system. Talking on an internet phone service sounds just like talking and listening on a regular phone service connection, only the cost is a fraction of the tradition service.
Vonage service uses a small, square device called a Vonage Phone adapter that connects to your phone or phones and your computer, and then to your DSL or Cable modem to access the internet. When you speak into your phone the adapter converts the analog phone signal into digital signals that are sent over the internet. This is the same way that emails are sent. To listen the reverse process happens, the digital internet signal is converted by the adapter to the analog signal that you can hear.
Why would I want to get Vonage?
There are several advantages to getting Vonage VoIP phone service. They include:
- Low monthly fees
- Free in-network calling
- Low international rates
- Keep your own phone number and area code
- All features such as caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, three way calling are included
- Voicemail plus
- 911 dial features
- No annual contract
In addition there are numerous other features to make your Vonage phone service work for you. Vonage provides fax services, toll free numbers and even softPhone technology to turn your laptop into a mobile phone when traveling. There is also an option of having 411 dialing that will provide access to numbers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Is it hard to hook up?
If you can hook up a phone you can set up your Vonage VoIP phone service. It literally takes just a minute to plug the Ethernet cable from your DSL or Cable modem into the Vonage Phone Adapter, and then plugging your touch-tone cordless or corded phone into the adapter as well. That’s it; you are ready to start making VoIP phone calls and enjoying high quality.
How do I get the service?
To start with service with Vonage you simply need to go to Vonage's web site or give them a call at 1-888-510-1740. You will need to have an existing high speed broadband internet service and a debit or credit card with a United States of Puerto Rico billing and shipping address. The customer service people will explain the various plans and help you decide which plan is the best for your needs. The free Vonage phone adapter will be mailed to your residence or business, all you need to do is plug it in to enjoy all the benefits of Vonage VoIP phone service.
What areas of US does Vonage service?
Vonage offers service anywhere in the United States that has broadband internet service. Calls can be made to anywhere in the world, and Canada and Puerto Rico are considered local calls. Rates for the rest of the world are considerably less that with a traditional phone service provider.
Vonage offers a reliable, cost effective and high quality service for businesses or private individuals that are looking for an alternative to their traditional high-cost phone service. Using Vonage really gives you a reason to “Woo Hoo” about your phone!
Is Vonage available in other countries?
Besides its service in United States, Vonage also provides full VoIP service in Canada and United Kingdom.
Vonage Trivia
Sometimes (wrongly), Vonage brand is being spelled as Vontage.