FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Recommendations on VOIP provider to replace Verizon
Old Jan 1, 2013 | 9:43 am
  #1  
pred02
All eyes on you!
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 870
Recommendations on VOIP provider to replace Verizon

Hi,
I am trying to help my parents curb telco expenses. They are currently spending $65-70/month on Verizon service for landline only. We already have a decent cable internet connection (ADSL is atrocious) and there is no Verizon Fiber in sight so it does not make sense to bundle services.

I would like to port their number to a VOIP provider where they can use the line to receive calls and make any calls locally and domestically.

Two products that I have identified that seemed to work well

1. Ooma Telo Free Home Phone service
2. OBi 100 VoIP Telephone adapter


The requirements for the above are:
1. Seamless integration to the existing cordless phones in the house
2. Easy installation - I am located abroad so I will need to help them set this up remotely (e.g. Logmein)

In addition to the above we need a decent SIP / VOIP provider. The requirements for this are:
1. Ability to port the existing number
2. Good quality of service
3. Inclusive US and Canada domestic calls

Any experiences to the above would be helpful.

Many thanks!
pred02 is offline