Make the switch now from copper lines to VoIP
Traditional copper phone lines — aka, the Plain Old Telephone System (POTS) — are being phased out in the U.S., starting this year. So customers will need to switch to fiber lines or other options.
Vonage for Home uses the internet — Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology — to keep you connected with family and friends.
Advantages of switching to VoIP
As time runs out on copper phone lines, Vonage for Home delivers great call quality and a wealth of features — and getting started is a snap.
Affordable — Because it transmits voice calls over the internet, VoIP eliminates long-distance and international calling costs. And Vonage for Home has a selection of cost-effective plans, starting at $9.99/month with no annual contract.
Easy to set up — With three easy steps, Vonage for Home will have you using VoIP technology in no time. 1) Plug the Vonage system into your internet router. 2) Plug your home phone into the Vonage system. 3) Start calling.
Reliable — If you have a high-speed internet connection, VoIP can deliver high-quality calls and reliable uptime.
Advanced features — Vonage for Home offers features like voicemail delivered to email inboxes, a smartphone app to complete calls using a home phone number virtually anywhere, and simultaneous ring.
Newer technology and cellular phones are replacing legacy analog lines, and telecom service providers are exploring more affordable phone options for homeowners and businesses. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission has lifted pricing restrictions that had been in place for decades. Now that telecom providers no longer are required to provide copper wire phone service and there are no price caps, POTS rates have gone up and carriers are shutting down POTS lines.
No, it’s relatively simple. With Vonage, you can call our customer service line and purchase VoIP, or buy online. We will send the Vonage box to you (no charge for shipping). Then you just connect the device to your internet connection, and start calling.
In most cases, VoIP is the more cost-effective option.. Vonage For Home has plans starting at $9.99/month, with no annual contract.
In most cases, yes, number porting is an option. But you need to confirm that your number can be ported — simply go to the Vonage for Home homepage, enter your number, and get confirmation that you can keep it.