I've never used Verizon, but I tried using Vonage with my C-phone and ... SM
Posted By: Tinks on 2006-12-26
In Reply to: Would you consider Vonage or Verizon the best bet? - nm
I didn't find Vonage to be very reliable. Some days I would have no dial tone and the phone wouldn't be working and I would have to reboot my high speed modem, reboot my router, and then reboot my Vonage modem. This happened a lot after thunderstorms and ice or snow storms. Some days I'd be working and lose my connection. I had trouble with dialing out even though I could receive calls and had to wait for Vonage to fix a server problem.
It just got really annoying for me. I mean the unlimited long distance was great, but I need something more reliable. My local phone company ended up offering an unlimited long distance package at a reasonable price and I jumped at it. Now I've got a regular 'ol analog phone line with unlimited LD and I pay about $40 month and that's with an in-line service package which means if I have any jack or line problems, I don't have to pay extra for a technician to come out and fix it for me.
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Would you consider Vonage or Verizon the best bet?
I am wondering if there is a way to use your C-phone with Vonage phone service?
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Anyone know if you can use Vonage with a C-phone? nm
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Vonage with C-phone - sm
I use VOIP digital phone from Time Warner cable with my Lanier and have had no problems - unless the cable goes out, which (knock on wood) doesn't happen often. Hope this helps.
You can use Vonage with C-phone
I have used it for over 2 years now with both C-phone and Lanier. It does work better with the C-phones. Good luck.
Can I use my C-Phone with Vonage? SM
I live in small town America. We have one telephone company that serves our rural county which is CenturyTel and it sucks. If we moved 7 miles up the road, we would be able to get SBC or AT&T. I have my phone line and DSL internet through CenturyTel and have nothing but trouble. I am supposed to have unlimited long distance which I have had since May of last year. Last month I received a $3000 phone bill because for whatever reason, they disconnected my unlimited long distance. When I called them to pitch a fit, they apologized, said they were rectifying the matter, and told me I only owed the usual $100 which I promptly paid. I got a disconnect notice today saying they are going to disconnect me if the $3000 I owe isn't paid by March 1st. I am now on hold with the 5th person I have had to talk to at this incompetent, rinky dink phone company and I am pulling my hair out. This isn't the first time I've had problems with them. They've switched my service packages before for no apparent reason and the only explanation I get is "Hmmmm, I apologize for that, I'm not sure why somebody would do that." Or my personal favorite, blame the phantom employee "she just didn't put in the computer right, but I'm fixing it for you now."
Anyway, sorry about the rant, but I'm truly losing it! I have decided to call the cable company and get internet through them and try to work with Vonage, but I need to actually plug my C-phone into a jack and I understand that Vonage is all wireless through a router. I need to know is there a way to plug a phone cord into a Vonage modem?
I am just so frustrated!
Vonage & C-phone
I'm passing this tidbit along.
If you have Vonage and are having trouble connecting to the dictation system, here's the solution. Purchase one of those little two-line plastic gizmos from Radio Shack. I don't know what it's called, but you can plug it into a wall jack and then plug two phones into it. It was used in "the old days" before Cable and DSL lines, and your computer modem and telephone shared the same line.
Pop this gizmo into the back of your Vonage router. Plug a regular phone into one socket and your C-phone into the other.
Dial into the transcription station with the regular phone. Punch in all of the codes and once you're fully connected, pick up the headset for the C-phone, put on your headset, hang up the regular phone, and you're set to work!!! 
Vonage and c-phone
Hello, Anyone has vonage and a c-phone attached and working? If so, how is your quality. I currently have Bellsouth/AT&T with their DSL for cable, whenever I use my c-phone my internet acts flaky. DH wants to switch to Comcast cable for internet and vonage..will save us money that for sure. Any comments?
I have used vonage with c-phone and currently Lanier sm
voicewrite EX and have no problems. I just have the personal plan. I didn't see any reason to get the business plan. You have unlimited long distance on both but they charge you more for a business. I have used vonage over a year. I love the $27.00 a month. It is good to have a regular phone line also because when internet is done vonage is down also.
Vonage phone service
I have been using Vonage for about 4 months now, and I really love it. My bill has never been over 23.00 and the only drawbacks I have seen is that sometimes my voice will have an echo-like quality that is a little distracting and the other is if my internet service is out for some reason, I don't have a phone, but it is very rare for that to ever happen. The low bill more than makes up for it. My phone company bill used to be at least 75.00, and I never could figure out what half of the charges stood for. Even the people who worked at the office couldn't explain it!
Has anybody tried Vonage for phone service?
Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks
Is there a way to use my C-phone with my Vonage setup? SM
I need to plug my C-phone into a phone jack. My Vonage setup is completely wireless set up by my local cable company.
I've got an analog telephone line, but the local phone company in this area is incredibly incompetent and I am at the end of my rope and am desparate to figure something else out. I have called this company of Keystone Cops four times trying to order their unlimited long distance plan. Each time they have apologized for the inconvience and said "somebody dropped the ball" and they are just so sorry. This morning I called them for the 5th time because I got a letter in the mail yesterday thanking me for signing up for the 5 cents a minute long distance plan! Now I'm told that they are making "notations" on my account and when I get my bill at the end of the month I will need to call their "investigations department" to get the long distance charges reversed.
So as you can see, my frustration meter is maxing out with these people! Help me figure out a way I can use my Vonage with my C-phone and tell these people to hang themselves with their telephone line!
Help! Vonage, Satellite, C-phone
Does anyone out there successfully use a C-phone with Vonage with satellite internet? I have Hughes.net satellite (can't get DSL in my area). My C-phone foot pedal has a lag in using all the controls of FF, RW, and Play. I have upgraded my Hughes.net service, increased the bandwith, and am still having the same problem. If you also had this problem, what did you do to correct it? TIA
I have been using my C-phone with vonage for about 4-5 years
Actually since I first heard about vonage.
It works great and I have the unlimited small business plan about $50 a month without all the hassle of a regular phone service.
I also got my phone number as a local phone number for my family so when I am not working they can call and it doesnt cost them any long distance which is a win win situation in my book.
Does anyone experience a lag when using Vonage with C-Phone?
I have a DAC digital transcribe unit and I dial into a DVI system. I have noticed there is a lag. When I let off my pedal, the dictation continues to play for a second and then stops. The auto backspace is skewed because the dictation plays forward too much when I left off my pedal.
Anyone else experience this and is there anything Vonage can do to correct it?
Does anyone use Vonage with a C-phone. Any info please. Att wants to change me 10 c/minute. nm
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I use Vonage with a C phone and Lanier with no problems, love it.
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I have had no problems with Vonage at all, I haved using Lanier and a C phone.
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I've changed them between an old phone and new phone, but the same company, i.e. Nextel.
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I've been using Vonage for a year.
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I've been wondering, if you have Vonage
Does your computer have to be on 24/7? I unplug mine at night and in stormy weather. My cable stays plugged in because it is wired into the back of the cpu; when I had a cable modem, I unhooked that too, and preferred it that way.
I pay $35/month through Vonage for unlimited LD. Local phone co. charges $50/month. NM
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Thanks, but can you tell me what a C-phone is? I've seen them mentioned on here, but have no ide
nm
Ditto below - I've had a refurb phone
nm
I've had that dreaded phone call twice before. Once was
a lab error, and the other time was precancerous but was resolved with in-office cauterization (painless), and that was 20 years ago!!! So, don't worry - very small odds of anything really bad. 
I've heard C-phone with VOIP works well (sm)
and a lot cheaper, too. Forget the costly unlimited long distance and business plans! It may be a good idea to have another phone-line as a backup for your C-phone in case DSL/cable goes down.
I've been screwed over by the big phone companies too, but once you switch to a business line,
a lot more options are opened up to you. Talk America has an unlimited long distance business line for $49.95. I've been with them for over a year now. I also tried calling cards, which are an even bigger rip off.
It's been a long, long time since I've used a C-phone, sm
but I do think jobs can be paused.
Verizon has one....
I think it is $0.99 per call (might be per day charge), then $0.10 per minute. If you call other Verizon customers, it is free, except the $0.99 connection fee still applies, I think.
I use Verizon and...
have a C-phone account. They have never cared that I use it for transcription. In fact, I told them that this is why I needed it when I added it to my account. It is $49.94 per month.
no Verizon available here, but thanks anyway
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Do not go with Verizon either, they did that to me without
telling me. I signed up for unlimited long distance and went about my business for a whole month dialing in and working, etc. and then I received a bill in the mail for $2500. Their take on it was that I could not use their unlimited $39.95 plan a month for what I was doing because it was considered business and not home use. They switched me to the per minute plan without notice and sent me the bill. I fought with them over the bill and they reduced it to $800 that I was responsible for. Anyhow, if anybody has any idea what to do I would like to know. Also, how about all the hospitals we dial into just get 1-800 numbers. Just seems like the logical thing to make their MTs happy.
Verizon DSL
I have used Verizon for a couple months now - not a problem so far.
I had Verizon - sm
If you read the information pamphlet they send you after you sign up, you will see that it clearly states if they feel you are using more than the "average" consumer, they will change your plan to the talk 30 (I think it was) plan. Some people were even billed for what they considered over their limits. I'm not sure if Verizon puts a cap on their minutes. It might be different in other areas. Be very careful though. I would definitely make sure they know what you are using it for up front.
Verizon has one, but you have to have
a cell plan of theirs and then it depends on where the wireless towers are.
Verizon
I work for Webmedx and use the air card when we travel in our RV.
currently trying verizon
i am currently trying verizon on my laptop in an effort to find service i can travel with and i really am not impressed. it is faster than dial up, but unless you have a really strong signal it's not as fast as dsl. i have my verizon cell phone sitting next to me with full signal and my laptop is showing no bars - verizon customer support says this is always a possibility and it will run at dial up speeds when no bars are available. my concern is not uploading reports or losing reports while i'm typing. sorry for not using caps i'm just being lazy. have a great day.
Verizon
I just switched from Cingular Wireless to Verizon and I love it. It is working great and FAST! I go camping a lot plus vacations and needed a way to work on my laptop.
I have Verizon
I have used Verizon unlimited long distance for 2 years until just recently after switching to voip. I was never questioned about my usage. Unless anything has changed, you should be okay.
Yes, I have Verizon, and my
total bill last month, including regular phone, unlimited LD and caller ID was $66. 
verizon ULD
Verizon is our only available carrier for local and I have a choice of either Verizon or AT&T for my long distance, both of which offer unlimited long distance packages. Start with Verizon since that is your carrier and call them up to ask about an unlimited long distance service. It is none of their business what you use it for, personal or not. Who knows, things may not work out at the new job and you have to find something else. Our bill local and long distance through Verizon runs roughly $65 to $70 a month. Also, you would have to Google 'unlimited long distance plans' but there is a site that will ask for your local phone number and it will show you what should be available where you are at. I hope this helps and hope the new job goes well.
verizon
I have been doing this now for three years using Verizon. I have yet to be charged anything other than the flat rate for long distance. I have not seen anything anywhere about a cap of minutes. I don't know where you are at but there are probably differences in locales re: the way one is billed, etc. I don't know, as I do not work for Verizon. For that matter, in my dealings with them, chances are there are people that do the job that don't know for sure.
Verizon
Try uninstalilng norton and installing AVG free antivirus. Sometimes when norton upgrades they turn interfere with certain programs such as security. AVG is a free antivirus that can be found if you Google avg free - make sure you pick the free version. I have used it for sevearl years now and it has never interefered with interent (we have moved twice and had different providers) or with any of my platforms.
C-phone used to call in to dictating systems to receive work. A special phone. nm
nm
I know someone who has the Verizon version and they
are very pleased with it. The service area is limited though.
No problem with Verizon
I have used Verizon unlimited long distance for close to 9 months now and have had no problems. I was up front with them what I was doing and they never questioned it.
I use a Verizon card
when traveling. I have the Nationwide package, $60 a month unlimited. In heavily populated areas, it is almost as quick as my DSL at home, but even in low population areas it is still better than dial-up. I've traveled from coast to coast (mostly along I-80) and only lost signal in the usual remote places (certain stretches of Wyoming or in heavy tree coverage). You might want to buy a card from whoever has the best cell signals in your area.
Is this the same with Verizon. I have no idea. nm
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Verizon air card
More info please. My husband and I are planning to do a lot of traveling and have been questioning the same things. I know we can leach off a signal if we are close enough to a wireless place such as a hotel, but what if we are up in the mountains or on a beach in the middle of nowhere?
Verizon FIOS
I've been using it for over a year now with no problems. It only goes down when the land lines do - so that is something to gauge it by. Comcast was another story totally and they charged about $20 more a month.
Sprint or Verizon
I had nothing available for my area. Even Sprint and Verizon wireless cards (you can get one for a USB, you just have to ask specifically) say that it will not work in my area. My employer let me try one of their cards and it worked great even though no signal. Verizon would still not let me purchase one being "outside" the service area even though I had one proven to work. Sprint did let me and I believe they have a 14-day guarantee that if it doesn't work you can return it. A bit expensive on the front end for devices, even with rebates, but well worth it. I have never lost a connection...even in the most rural of areas.
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