Re: Would you recommend Vonage ?

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message >
I mean, pretty much everybody has a cell phone, right? So there's no
real worry about "what happens if SR or my cable go down or if the power
goes out?".

Also consider where you live... if words like "Katrina," "Loma Prieta" or
"F5" are a concern for you, having multiple methods of communication could
be important. Even though your cell phone has a fully charged battery, the
local cell tower may be overloaded or missing. Having VoIP, cell and a
landline gives you the greatest chance that one will be working when you
really need it. Consider your risk factors and buy the service(s)
appropriate for your needs.

No matter where you live, if you get VoIP service make sure you buy a
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for your modem and VoIP equipment. It's
not uncommon to have a power outage that doesn't effect your cable or DSL
service. If you don't have a UPS, you'll loose phone service. You don't
need a big one, and the little ones often go on sale for $20 or $30 bucks.

-Gary


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