Debating

[Russell]

Just as another point of view: I've never looked at the DSLR ratings when selecting a provider. I've been through Vonage, SunRocket, my current provider and am now about two weeks into my VOIPo trial. I maintain a Future-Nine account for their exceptional value for international calling. I rarely if ever look at the ratings - the recent brouhaha was an exception - and certainly did not when I signed up with any of the companies I've been with.

What got me to VOIPo? Quite bluntly:

1) the $199 (everything - taxes and activation too - included) for 2 years price (take note Tim!)
2) the hype in the VOIP Tech forum about the long beta
3) the 30-day trial period and Tim's presence on DSLR which to me implied the company would be less likely to not honor the 30-day trial if my trial was a disaster

Of course, certain features were a must and among them was what VOIPo calls the cloned second line which my current provider has offered for about a couple of years. It's funny - our call usage is very low. I guess I just enjoy the coolness of having that second line. Rock solid Voice-mail to email is important. Distinctive ring and custom caller id are other cool features from my current provider that we've gotten used to and which VOIPo supports. Of these, only the "rock solid Voice-mail to email" would be a deal breaker.

[usa2k]

Just as another point of view: ...

So you basically got all you were looking for?

[Xponder1]

I personally found out about VOIPo from Tim's posts on the Hostgator forums.

Tim, I would like to make a suggestion that you get with the B.B.B http://www.bbb.org to create a profile for your company and that you become accredited with them.
http://www.bbb.org/us/WWWRoot/SitePa...7-6ed5b2d76840

I personally check with the BBB before I do business with anyone. You do not want to end up like Vonage for example http://www.bbb.org/new-jersey/busine...el-nj-11005249

for comparison there is Magic Jack http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/Busines...anyID=92003333

so if I were choosing between the two I would go with Magic Jack due to the better rating.

Would never want to look like this... http://www.bbb.org/tulsa/business-re...sa-ok-38000131

[Russell]

So you basically got all you were looking for?

From a cost + advertised feature standpoint, yes. So, at the risk of stating the obvious, I'm motivated to stay. However, if you go through my postings you'll see I experienced various server side issues - that area has been re-architected and is now working. A separate issue (ATA rebooting hourly) was fixed yesterday. So, as of yesterday, I have no outstanding issues. Like Burris, I hope to just enjoy the service. Unfortunately, our phone usage is minimal - I'm forcing more than normal usage just to exercise the system.

[usa2k]

I bet I use the phone less, but paid for two accounts before cloned line existed!

[Russell]

I bet I use the phone less, but paid for two accounts before cloned line existed!

Some of us have more disposable income for toys / phone lines than others :-).

[usa2k]

Some of us have more disposable income for toys / phone lines than others :-).

Not anymore

I'm on a job search after almost 27 years!

[burris]

I bet I use the phone less, but paid for two accounts before cloned line existed!

Guess what?

I did the very same thing. Are you going to keep yours?

Except for initially testing the line, I haven't made any calls and don't even have a phone plugged into the ATA because the clone works so well.

[usa2k]

I have a two-line phone, one ATA for each line, so the dual line goes unused.
Come less than year from now ... hard to say what I do?
Perhaps one of my kids will want VoIP and they have the bandwidth?

The most likely daughter has the Comcast phone and Internet. (And DirecTV)

It does leave independent comparison if having an issue, or testing a beta feature. The price was certainly right. It also was a way to support the company that had free service to us for so long. There are no regrets!