About Vonage Phone Service Company
Leading the Internet Phone Revolution
Serving US, Canada and UK
If you have watched television or tuned into the radio in the last year you have probably heard the Vonage jingle, “ Woo Hoo, Woo Hoo Hoo”, but what exactly is Vonage phone service and how does Internet phone service, or VoIP services, work?
What is Vonage VoIP Services?
Vonage is a public company that offers VoIP services. 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 ticker "VG". Since its beginnings in 2001 Vonage has:
- Completed over 10 billion phone calls
- Activated over 2.6 million lines
- Employed over 1,700 people
What is VoIP?
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, or simply put, VoIP is making phone calls using your internet connection. To get the most from VoIP services you will need to have a high-speed broadband Ethernet connection to transfer information an ensure quality calls in both hearing and talking. Vonage phone service can work with a DSL or Cable modem connection, or through a wireless system connection. 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.
How does Vonage Work?
Vonage phone 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. That is the answer to "how does Vonage work?", now you know.
Why would I want to get Vonage Phone Service?
Using Vonage VoIP phone service have many benefits including:
- Low monthly fees
- Free in-network calling
- Low rates for international calls
- Keep your own phone number and area code
- Vonage services come with caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding and three way calling
- Voicemail
- 911 dial features
- Vonage services have 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.
Are VoIP services hard to hook up?
If you can hook up a phone than you can set up your Vonage 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 plug in your touch-tone cordless or corded phone into the adapter. That’s it; you are ready to start using VoIP services to make and enjoy high quality phone calls with your Vonage phone service.
How do I get Vonage Phone Service?
To sign up with Vonage phone service you simply need to either visit Vonage's web site or give them a call at 1-877-612-4996. Browse online and find the best Vonage Internet plan for your needs. Vonage has several VoIP plans for residential and business needs so you're sure to get a Vonage plan that fits your uses and needs.
To sign up with a Vonage plan you will need to have an existing high speed broadband Internet service and a debit or credit card with a United States or Puerto Rico billing and shipping address. The customer service representatives will explain the various Vonage Internet plan details to you and help you decide which Vonage plan is the best for your needs. After signing up with a Vonage plan the free Vonage phone adapter will be mailed to your residence or business. Once you get it, all you need to do is plug it in and start making VoIP phone calls to enjoy all the benefits of your new Vonage VoIP phone service.
Where in the US can I get Vonage service?
Vonage offers VoIP services 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 VoIP phone service for businesses or private individuals that are looking for an alternative to their traditional high-cost phone service. Using Vonage services 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 in the United Kingdom.
Vonage Trivia
Sometimes (wrongly), the company and brand name Vonage is misspelled as Vontage.
