How to Use Vonage for Fax & Phone
Vonage is a low cost VoIP provider. To use the service for phone and fax, you will need a broadband Internet connection and a Vonage phone adapter or router. You will also need to set up your account with Vonage. If you are switching from a land based phone system, you may still be able to keep your existing phone number. Once you have a phone number with Vonage for either voice or fax, you can take those numbers with you should you move.
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Things You'll Need
- Broadband Internet connection
- Vonage phone adapter or router
- Fax
- Phone system (wireless preferred but not necessary)
- Vonage account
Instructions
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Setup and usage
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Vonage provides its own phone adapter, which also functions as a router. You can also use other routers, such as the Linksys router from Cisco. The phone adapter connects between the broadband modem and the computer.
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Next you'll need a phone to connect to the router and a fax if you plan to have a dedicated fax line. If you connect a wireless phone that can can handle multiple wireless phones, every room or office can have a phone. No wires needed. You will, however, be limited to making only one call at a time. Vonage also offers options for using wired phones. A good choice for the fax is a multi-function printer with fax capability.
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Once you have a broadband Internet connection, phone adapter or router, wireless or corded phone system and dedicated fax, all that's left is to contact Vonage and set up an account.
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Vonage continues to offer a less expensive alternative to the bundled systems offered by cable and DSL. Unlimited long distance is $24.99 a month. Voice quality is comparable to conventional landline systems. A dedicated fax line costs $9.99 per month. This includes 250 outgoing minutes and unlimited incoming fax minutes.
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Tips & Warnings
Besides the great price, another advantage with Vonage is online account access. Here you can manage over twenty-five different calling features such as call waiting, call forwarding, 3-way calling, caller ID, and a new service that converts voicemail to e-mail and text messaging.
You will have to fill out a separate form in order to ensure that your phone number can be tracked by 911 emergency services.
