[Hidden-tech] Seeking Less Expensive Phone Options

[Robert Heller]

At Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:32:07 -0800 Tom Adams / Reelife <reelifeproductions at mac.com> wrote:

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> Joan & Steve,
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> I know you said that newer technologies don't work as well since you're in Northfield, but "Vonage" might be something to look into since it's based on your internet connection and you're happy with that service.  I've been tempted by Vonage for some time now, but haven't made the switch quite yet.  
> not sure what others experience has been using Vonage...

I know that as soon as broadband Internet gets to Wendell, I'm switching
to Vonage.  *Anything* is better than Verizon -- Verizon is a really
horrible phone company -- overpriced, poor quality service, bad customer
service, etc.

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> On Wednesday, January 31, 2007, at 12:21PM, "Centennial House" <cenhouse at valinet.com> wrote:
> >Dear HT-ers, Our 1 year business package (all phone) from Verizon will end
> >soon, thankfully, and we are seeking less expensive alternatives.  A company
> >called DC Communications from Rhode Island is offering .039/minute for long
> >distance and toll free with supposedly none of the added fees or surcharges
> >that Verizon adds to your bill.  Has anyone ever heard of them?  They are
> >persistent.  
> >
> > 
> >
> >We live in Northfield where cell phone and other newer technologies tend not
> >to perform as reliably as necessary.  We currently use Comcast, which we are
> >very happy with, for cable TV and high speed Internet access (versus a
> >horrible experience with Verizon) but they don't offer 800 numbers, which we
> >rely on too.  We have T-Mobile for our cell phone, which is acceptable, and
> >a huge improvement over Cingular.  As a lodging establishment, the phone and
> >computer are our lifelines to customers, so we can't afford to experiment.
> >However, all this is expensive and we feel there must be a better way.
> >Advice?  Joan and Steve Stoia
> >
> > 
> >
> >Centennial House B&B and Conference Center
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> >94 Main St., Northfield, MA 01360
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> >On the web:  <http://www.thecentennialhouse.com/> www.thecentennialhouse.com
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> >Email:  <mailto:info at thecentennialhouse.com> info at thecentennialhouse.com
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> >Tel: 413.498.5921, 877.977.5950
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> >Fax: 413.498.2525
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> >Carriage Towne Commons
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> >Distinctive Professional Office Rentals
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> >17 Main St., Belchertown MA 01007
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> >Tel: 413.323.0289
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> >Fax: 413.498.2525
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