I am an idiot, I fired another vonage phone adapter, I brought another one for back up, but the quality is not there. Does anyone know of a place where I can get my device repaired.
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I am an idiot, I fired another vonage phone adapter, I brought another one for back up, but the quality is not there. Does anyone know of a place where I can get my device repaired.
Thank you Thomaso. But I am not sure what you mean by "the system". Do you mean just the phone adapter or the phone adapter AND the phone? I anticipate bringing a lot of crap, so I don't want to bring anything I can buy there.
Thanks, Bob.
[QUOTE=Thomaso276]Use Fibertel CableModem here in BA, 1Meg, no DSL available that I am aware of, buy the system in USA, have a friend bring it down, use a voltage power converter (buy it here they are alot cheaper) otherwise simply plug in phone line and cable modem. No software, CD's, etc needed.[/QUOTE]
On Riobamba between Arenales and Santa Fe, but just a few doors down from Arenales on the left is a small shop with phones and what not in the windows. If you see Sentirte's sandwich board sign, a little breakfast place, you're next door.
Operated by a nice young girl and her mother, their technician has managed to fix every fried or disfunctional electrical problem I've brought in, including a new Vonage modem that I brought down and fried on the first plug-in. It might take them a day or two to get the diode or plug but they do it and modest cost. Speak spanish only but rarely an obstacle, they know their business.
All you need to bring with you is the Vonage modem and adapt it to work on 220v which can be done here - see note on electrical shop on Riobamba. There are many phones available here and they're like any phone - just plug your phone line from the Vonage modem into the phone, start dialing.
I just found that out and thought some other people may benefit from that if the case is having a local US, Uk, german numbers while travelling. Skype has a relatively new service called SkypeIn and without any need for any device but just a pc and a headset, you can receive calls on your local US, UK, German (some more) numbers. It is $35 for a year and $12 for 3 months, it comes with a free voice mail and also you can forward incoming calls to any numbers.
Thanks
I'm in BsAs now and using my Vonage for the 1st time, its working great. I bought the Linksys model PAP2 modem at Best Buy, it was free after the rebate, and it also has a dual voltage input so you don't need a transformer, only a plug adapter.
I don't think Skype is VOIP? with Vonage you use a normal telephone not head phones, and it does not tie up your computer, you can be on the computer and the phone at the same time. Skype is much cheaper, but the service is not the same quality, I have had calls from the USA on Vonage and the callers could not tell I was not at home.
[QUOTE=Punter 127]I'm in BsAs now and using my Vonage for the 1st time, its working great. I bought the Linksys model PAP2 modem at Best Buy, it was free after the rebate, and it also has a dual voltage input so you don't need a transformer, only a plug adapter.
I don't think Skype is VOIP? With Vonage you use a normal telephone not head phones, and it does not tie up your computer, you can be on the computer and the phone at the same time. Skype is much cheaper, but the service is not the same quality, I have had calls from the USA on Vonage and the callers could not tell I was not at home.[/QUOTE]VOIP is just a generic term for Voice over IP so it applies to Skype as well as Vonage. There are ways to make handsets work with Skype and it doesn't interfer with using your computer for anything else. The quality with Skype can vary pretty wildly. But it is really, really cheap. 2 cents per minute to most phones, no monthly fee (for outgoing calls) and Skype to Skype calls are free. Skype is better for people that are moving around as it is much easier to get your computer connected to a broadband connection than hooking up a Vonage router (routers are pretty much useless with connections that require any authentication like in hotels)
You don't need to choose. Use both!
[QUOTE=Easy Go]VOIP is just a generic term for Voice over IP so it applies to Skype as well as Vonage. There are ways to make handsets work with Skype and it doesn't interfer with using your computer for anything else. The quality with Skype can vary pretty wildly. But it is really, really cheap. 2 cents per minute to most phones, no monthly fee (for outgoing calls) and Skype to Skype calls are free. Skype is better for people that are moving around as it is much easier to get your computer connected to a broadband connection than hooking up a Vonage router (routers are pretty much useless with connections that require any authentication like in hotels)
You don't need to choose. Use both![/QUOTE]I agree use both, and for the hotel Skype is a better choice, as most hotels are now wireless, and Vonage requires wired service. They do offer a wireless deal for $10 more a month, which is too much and still requires head phone and mic, which I hate. I would like to know more about how to make a handset work with Skype.
[QUOTE=Punter 127]I agree use both, and for the hotel Skype is a better choice, as most hotels are now wireless, and Vonage requires wired service. They do offer a wireless deal for $10 more a month, which is too much and still requires head phone and mic, which I hate. I would like to know more about how to make a handset work with Skype.[/QUOTE][url]http://www.skype.com/store/accessories/[/url]
[url]http://www.actiontec.com/products/communications/ipw_usb/index.php[/url]
They struck me as more trouble than they are worth but that's because a headset doesn't bother me and I use a traditional phone line at home.
There is nothing about Vonage that makes it incompatible with wireless networks. It all depends on the situation. For example, at home I have a wireless network but plugged my VOIP adaptor into the router in my computer room and used a wireless phone with it. But I could have plugged the VOIP adaptor into a wireless "game" adaptor and used it with a wired phone in any room in my house.
The issue with wireless on the road is that it might need a browser-based login to work. But you can have the same problem with a wired connection.
Punter127
Here is the link, [url]http://www.skype.com/store/accessories/[/url], you can find handsets there, sound quality is shockingly perfect, but it all depends on your connection speed (so does vonage) another thing is that you can forwrd any incoming calls to any number you want, for example; you are heading down to Patagonia or up to Brazil or going downunder for a short visit, you don't even need to have a computer with you, and you still can receive calls just by forwarding to a number wherever you are (cell or a landline) and you will be charged at very competitive rates which you can find on their website.
I'm coming down in January and will have an adaptor I won't be using anymore. If anybodys interested pm me.
If I've done it correctly here's a link [URL]http://www.argentinaprivate.com/forum/showthread.php?p=352797#post352797[/URL] to my Vonage experience which I posted today in another thread.
Bob
[QUOTE=Doggboy]Thanks for the info! I'll definitely check out the efax prospects. I hear some folks are using Skype down here for phone service abroad as well. Nice to have that local area code back in the states while you answer down here.[/QUOTE]Skype is ab fab, second to none. There is nothing like having a local phone number where ever you are, as long as you have a computer with a broadband connection. I have been using it for almost a year and extremely satisfied. For example, I take my laptop with me to a cafe with WiFi and do my phone calls on Skype whilehaving breakfast, or when I am on a trip, I go to an internet cafe and just log onto skype and make my calls while checking my emails, never ever deal with those outrages hotel rates (phone) nor try to find a calling card and a payphone. Highly reccomend it. It is a must have.
Hope this helps.
PS: You don't actually need to sit by the computer to talk on Skype since there are compatible cordless phones or bluetooth earphones.
[QUOTE=Savoy]Skype is ab fab, second to none. There is nothing like having a local phone number where ever you are, as long as you have a computer with a broadband connection. I have been using it for almost a year and extremely satisfied. For example, I take my laptop with me to a cafe with WiFi and do my phone calls on Skype whilehaving breakfast, or when I am on a trip, I go to an internet cafe and just log onto skype and make my calls while checking my emails, never ever deal with those outrages hotel rates (phone) nor try to find a calling card and a payphone. Highly reccomend it. It is a must have.
Hope this helps.
PS: You don't actually need to sit by the computer to talk on Skype since there are compatible cordless phones or bluetooth earphones.[/QUOTE]Another product similar to Skype is Gizmo Project. I use both as I like certain aspects of Gizmo Project better but find that Skype calls are clearer in Argentina. Both are "pre-pay" services so you don't have to use one exclusively. Gizmo is 1/2 the price calling the US but the difference is 1 cent / minute vs 2 cents / minute so it doesn't really matter.
There are Internet "political" reasons to prefer Gizmo but most people couldn't care less that Gizmo uses open protocols while Skype is proprietary.
There are things happening with the FCC that are likely to spell the end of Skype, Gizmo, Vonage, and all the other VoIP carriers in the US as alternatives to the regular phone companies anyway except for computer-to-computer calls. The FCC is moving towards requiring any service that connects to the regular phone network (incoming or outgoing) to comply with both E911 and wiretaps rules. Both requirements are likely to be impossible for most VoIP companies to meet. You might have seen the notice on the Skype home page that says "Skype is not a telephony replacement service and cannot be used for emergency dialing." but that's just buying a little bit of time. Skype is the only player with pockets deep enough to effectively lobby the issue in Washington but it's not clear the issue fits with eBay's strategic vision for Skype.
I got my Skype OUT up and running. Fantastic service!02 cents a minute for calls to the states. I set up my account for the OUT service before moving to BA. I am having some issues setting up Skype IN from BA, and may have to have someone help me with that who is living in the states. All in all a bargain, and for anyone making regular calls to the states, this, or something similar is a must.
[blue]Doggboy,
With all due respect, what does Skype have to do with the subject of this thread, which is titled "Package Delivery".
Thanks,
Jackson[/blue]