[ICEPICK]

Ok heres the deal folks. I DO NOT WANT TO DEAL WITH VERIZON.... Having said that, broadband phone service(is the only other option) is available in my area through AT&T. Does anyone know if the phone will affect the online abilities of my PC. The deal that they are offering is relatively cheap 19.99 first 6 months 34.99 after that. Heres the link

http://www.usa.att.com/callvantage/index.jsp?

Any comments/ideas/experiences are welcome errr

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[Pvt m0nes]

Originally Posted by ICEPICK

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lol

[Packetloss]

Look at packet8. I'd suggest vonage, but they're having MASSIVE capacity issues. Also, keep in mind, e911 sucks. Dont rely on an IP phone to save your life.

If you really wanna get funky, get a linsux box, run asterisk.org PBX and get a local telco to terminate you DID's

ATT generally sucks, but cant comment on their voip service. I'd not wanna be the poor ****er to try. As for bandwidth? The quick/easy answer, is 'You need what your phone modem could transfer'

56k modems are 64kbit channels (up/down) - You need roughly 6kB/s up/down for a lossless phone call. Add compression, iots actually lower, but 64kbit is a good rule of thumb.

In reality? we can use an IP t1 to carry ~35 voice calls. A traditional analog t1 only carries 23 voice calls. divide 1.54mb/s by 35

[Stryker412]

I'm resurrecting this thread. I just saw Verizon is offering VoIP service.

https://www22.verizon.com/ForYourHom.../VOIPHome.aspx

Anyone use VoIP?

[Drayu]

I have optimum online, and have no probs with it at all. Doesn't affect my online gaming either as far as I can tell. Can't comment on the 911, as I haven't had to use it, but the cell phone is close if need be. I also got a great package deal, $30/ea for phone, cable, internet. I also get free calling to the entire US, Canada, y Puerto Rico para esos tiempos que necesito llamar personas alli.

[Stryker412]

How's the sound quality, can you not even tell a difference?

[Drayu]

Sounds great, notice NO difference at all. I have also never lost connection, well other than when I disconnected the modem by mistake.

[Dvshadow]

ive got voicepulse (http://www.voicepulse.com ) and it kicks ass, great service, byob plan (bring your own box...they give you the login details and you can use any box - including an asterisk pbx) and the customer service doesnt have to say *thank you for continued support as a vonage customer* Ive tried vonage, tried callvantage and tried broadvoice, out of all those, voicepulse shines!