dslwanter
Why would I want DSL? I have FTTH
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join:2002-12-16
Lowellville, OH | Ha.
And people wonder why I stick with my landline. |
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CO_Chris
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join:2001-08-28
Broomfield, CO | This is what i have TW
This is why I have Time Warner for my Phone service.I don't have this problem.Also i don't care that i pay more for something that works better.Had vonage and MAN they sucked |
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Camelot One
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join:2001-11-21
Sarasota, FL
clubs: | I'll agree on the Vonage outages, but this is the first time my CallVantage has gone down for more than a few minutes. (and it was still only about an hour) |
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rradina
join:2000-08-08
Chesterfield, MO | Bad things always make headlines...
Technology isn't exempt. There's no crisis. This has happened before and it will happen again. |
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ColdFiltered
join:2005-01-25
Atlanta, GA
1 edit | reply to dslwanter
Re: Ha.
I don't wonder why you stick with landline. In fact, I don't know you.  |
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Slidetbone
Mazin Go
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join:2002-11-10
Land O Lakes, FL
| reply to dslwanter
said by dslwanter  :And people wonder why I stick with my landline. Same here. When they can prove it's reliability AND use routers and switched dedicated to ONLY VoIP and not shared with internet traffic, then I may think about switching. |
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ColdFiltered
join:2005-01-25
Atlanta, GA | reply to rradina
Re: Bad things always make headlines...
Well, as long as a) you were not solely dependent on VoIP and b) happen to need 911 service during an outage then your state makes some sense.  |
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dslwanter
Why would I want DSL? I have FTTH
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join:2002-12-16
Lowellville, OH
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Re: Ha.
said by ColdFiltered :I don't wonder why you stick with landline. In fact, I don't know you. Yeah too bad my landline isn't dependent on the power at home. Oh and they have generators down at the CO. VOIP is just something that I wouldn't rely on entirely.
I have a cell phone but I still keep the landline, just in case.
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CO_Chris
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join:2001-08-28
Broomfield, CO
·Comcast
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said by Slidetbone :said by dslwanter :And people wonder why I stick with my landline. Same here. When they can prove it's reliability AND use routers and switched dedicated to ONLY VoIP and not shared with internet traffic, then I may think about switching. Time Warner don't share there DP with internet Traffic at all.There system works great |
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Tekkanano
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join:2002-03-02
Alexandria, VA
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Re: Bad things always make headlines...
said by ColdFiltered :Well, as long as a) you were not solely dependent on VoIP and b) happen to need 911 service during an outage then your state makes some sense. Yup, everyone should only join VoIP as long as A & B at least applies to you, it's not worth loosing your life over a few bucks.
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Cox gave me the speed I wanted, so no more dreaming of DSL. |
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oliphant
I Have 8 Boobies
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join:2004-11-26
Corona, CA
| I tried abandoning POTS
...and couldn't because of Vonage outtages. And when there was an outtage I couldn't call tech support ('cause I had bad cell service then). But now I have a $17 POTS line and Broadvoice for making long calls and it's a pretty good combo...only 'cause their VoIP is dirt cheap. I couldn't imagine going back to spending nearly $30 a month for Vonage's sketch service.
As much as I despite all the junk fees and taxes (some of which Vonage also added)...I must say my POTS service had never gone down.
IMO VoIP is suitable for an add on for either POTS or cellular but hardly a replacement.
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Chodite
join:2003-08-21
| Comcast's Digital Voice Service
I heard Comcast's Digital Voice Service isn't actually Voip. It runs through the actual phone lines, not a router or a cable outlet. Their network is also not run through the same network used to provide internet and TV, it's a seperate network that ONLY carries voice. And it also doesn't go down when the electricity and/or cable service is out. Because of these features, I don't see companies like Vonage lasting much longer. |
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digiblur
Got Sipura?
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join:2002-06-03
Louisiana | VoicePulse
I'm glad I have VoicePulse!!  |
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Transmaster
Don't Blame Me I Voted For Bill and Opus
join:2001-06-20
Cheyenne, WY
·Qwest.net
1 edit | Stop and think
Let's put things in prospective. The Telephone system has been in existence for 132 years. 132 years to build the present infrastructure. You CAN NOT expect VoIP, which is just a few years old to do the same job. VoIP companies that try to tell you they can are feeding you a pile of BS. this argument of "well it hasn't happened to me" is foolish. It's like pissing on an electric fence as long as the power is off you are ok, Well I haven't been electrocuted so it must be ok, then somebody flips a switch.
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Derch
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join:2004-10-16
Tulsa, OK | reply to dslwanter
Re: Ha.
Even landlines are becoming troublesome, I just use my cell now. |
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xrobertcmx
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join:2001-06-18
Sterling, VA
clubs: | Funny
Vonage hasn't gone down for me. |
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jvigier
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join:2002-01-17
Wells, ME | reply to digiblur
Re: VoicePulse
makes two of us |
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dslwanter
Why would I want DSL? I have FTTH
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join:2002-12-16
Lowellville, OH
·Armstrong Zoom In..
·AT&T Midwest
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Re: Ha.
said by CO_Chris :said by Slidetbone :said by dslwanter :And people wonder why I stick with my landline. Same here. When they can prove it's reliability AND use routers and switched dedicated to ONLY VoIP and not shared with internet traffic, then I may think about switching. Time Warner don't share there DP with internet Traffic at all.There system works great Yeah and every time your cable goes out, so will your VOIP. Those little generators they have to give you cable service will not last nearly as long as the ones in a Central Office. Oh I'm going to laugh at so many people God-forbid there is a nationwide emergency.
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sirsloop
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join:2004-02-18
New York, NY | reply to xrobertcmx
Re: Funny
probably didnt use the phone when they had an outage. |
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Monster Rain
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join:2002-08-03
USA
1 edit | reply to ColdFiltered
911 is a joke in your town
The changes of needing to dial 911 during a VOIP outage are probably about the same a winning the loto. Why people are so worried about 911 is beyond me. I've used 911 once in my life.
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