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Whenyou pick up the phone, the Vonage phone adapter converts your voiceinto data and sends it through the Internet like an email. Our networksends the call where you want it and translates it back into voice.When the person you're calling picks up the phone, it sounds just thesame as any other call. When someone calls you, they dial your number,your phone rings, and all you have to do is pick up and answer it. Theonly difference is lower phone bills. So what are you waiting for? Signup and start saving today.

What do I need to use Vonage?

In order to use Vonage service, you will need the following:

What's VoIP?

VoIP(or Voice over Internet Protocol) is a great new way to make andreceive phone calls using your broadband Internet connection instead ofyour standard phone line. Vonage converts your phone calls into datathat zips through your high-speed Internet connection just like email.It comes out the other end just like a regular phone call. Your callerswill never know that it's any different since it sounds just like aregular phone call.

What can Vonage VoIP do for you?

Thebig advantage with Vonage is that you can call anywhere, anytime forless money. Using your Internet connection instead of your phone lineis less-expensive. You'll also get more features included, like Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, Caller ID with Name, Voicemail Plus, 3-Way Calling, and More! We have great international rates too, so you can call anywhere in the world for less.

Does it work the same as my regular phone service?

Onceyou're connected, pick up your phone and use it just like you do today.The person you're calling doesn't need to have Vonage or an Internetconnection on their side. They just need a phone. And your phone ringswhen someone calls you as it always did. You use your same touch-tonephone. You're just connecting it to Vonage instead of your old phonecompany. Also, using Vonage doesn't affect your computer usage.Continue to surf the web or send and receive email with no problem!

What's Broadband?

Broadbandis high-speed Internet access such as through a Cable or DSL modem. Itgives you a continuous connection to the Internet at speeds much fasterthan dial-up. You need a broadband connection to use Vonage because weinsist on consistent high quality audio for all your calls. As ageneral rule, if you're getting speeds of 90 Kbps or better, youprobably have a broadband connection.

How can I check my Internet connection?

Have an Internet connection and you're not sure how fast it is? Click hereto check both your upload and download speeds for free. Or you cancheck your connection rates with your local Internet Provider.

About Ethernet

Ethernetis the most common type of network, mainly because it's quick andrelatively inexpensive. It is a wired network that relies on cables toconnect all of the equipment in the network. Because all of theequipment is connected via cables, Ethernet is the fastest and moststable of the home networking options. Due to the speed and stability,Vonage requires this type of connection. An Ethernet connection lookslike a wider version of a phone cable.

About Cable Internet

CableInternet uses a Cable modem and connects through your existing Cable TVline. Typically your local Cable TV company would provide your CableInternet service. This service does not interfere with your TVconnection. This Cable modem lets your computer and any other equipmentconnect to the Internet faster than a dial-up modem. A typical CableInternet connection might have 128 Kbps of upload and 1.5 Mbps ofdownload speeds. Your speeds can vary depending on what your Cableprovider offers, and how many other people in your area are using thesame service.

About DSL Internet

DSLInternet uses a DSL modem and connects through your standard phone lineat speeds much faster than dial-up. Typically your local phone companywould provide your DSL Internet connection. A DSL connection does notinterfere with your telephone conversations as dial-up does and doesnot generally require any additional wiring. A typical DSL Internetconnection might have 128 Kbps of upload and 1.5 Mbps of downloadspeeds. Your speeds will be higher or lower depending on how close youare to the Internet Provider's office.

DSLInternet uses a DSL modem and connects through your standard phone lineat speeds much faster than dial-up. Typically your local phone companywould provide your DSL Internet connection. A DSL connection does notinterfere with your telephone conversations as dial-up does and doesnot generally require any additional wiring. A typical DSL Internetconnection might have 128 Kbps of upload and 1.5 Mbps of downloadspeeds. Your speeds will be higher or lower depending on how close youare to the Internet Provider's office.