Comments on: How I Got Office Telephone Service at 30% Discount

By: admin

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:55:20 +0000

will this work for multiple lines Dave?

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:27:27 +0000

Check out Ooma. I just installed it and it is working great. I paid $150 up front, plus $40 to port my land line to the Ooma box, and all domestic calling is free. Plus I can plug a normal phone into it (no need to use a headset like Skype) and there’s no need to have my computer on (like Magicjack).

By: Neal@Wealth Pilgrim

Neal@Wealth Pilgrim — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:53:18 +0000

This is a fantastic idea. I knew I could even do better and was hoping someone could show me how. I’ll check it out. Thanks

By: Johnathan Stein

Johnathan Stein — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:10:10 +0000

Neal, you can do better: Try http://www.ViaTalk.com, it’s $200 for two lines for two years, as long as you have fast internet (DSL or cable), and they can usually port your number, if you need/want to keep it. All the trimmings come with it, which YOU control via the web — caller id, voicemail to email, etc.

Or, if you only need one line, you could go REALLY cheap, and try MagicJack…$40 for the first year, then $70 for five (5) years service. Need to plug it into the USB of a running Windows computer, though. Sound quality not quite as good, but it’s OK. I have one anyway for travel; my laptop becomes my phone with a BlueTooth earpiece.

We switched to ViaTalk over a year ago. Previously had used a combo of Vonage and the local phone company for over 2 years — the holdup was the number port, as the phone company kept telling us it “couldn’t be done.” and Vonage said they couldn’t do the number port. Finally found ViaTalk and a phone company rep that said it COULD be done.

The only caveat to all VOIP phone lines is that fax machines either flat-out don’t work or aren’t reliable. The solution was http://www.FaxAway.com, which for $1/month will give you a fax number for receive (it goes to your email address). Sending is about $0.10/minutes, done from email; you’ll have to scan any paper for sending.

No regrets!

By: Neal

Neal — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:35:21 +0000

On Vonage, I had that a home a few years back and dumped it because the quality and reliability were terrible.

Even if they have that fixed….do you have multiple lines? Do you know if that works?
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By: Neal

Neal — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:34:09 +0000

This google voice sounds interesting. I have to learn more about it.

By: Jason Unger

Jason Unger — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:15:51 +0000

I use Vonage for my business phone — at $32 a month after taxes for unlimited usage, it’s worth it.

No worries about going over minutes, the battery dying, no service, etc. It works.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:29:43 +0000

What do you think about using Google Voice to get free calls on your cell phone? With AT&T A-List, you get 10 free out-of-network numbers to call anytime. If you make one of those numbers your Google Voice number, all calls that you make or recieve using Google Voice are free.

The “hassle” is that you have to call your number when dialing out or intiate the call online. It seems like a small price to pay for free unlimited service.

Also, I just called AT&T yesterday and they were so helpful. I just explained the issue and they were happy to help. I’ve tried both ways and while you can get stuff done by threatening to quit, it’s a much more pleasant experience when someone wants to help you instead of having to scream to get what you want (and better for your health as well).

I’m not an AT&T Rep, I swear.
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By: Neal@WealthPilgrim

Neal@WealthPilgrim — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:59:43 +0000

Evan,

I used to think the same thing but I’ve got miles further when I assume the rep is on my side. You set the expectation my man….the rep is only too glad to help a friendly nice customer. At least that’s been my experience most of the time. You get a lot more with sugar than a 2 x 4!
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By: Evan

Evan — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:20:19 +0000

I always thought the easiest way to save money is simply haggle with some of those customer service reps! .-= Evan´s last blog ..Goals and Objectives for 2010! Need Help Solidifying =-.