At Stratagem Technical Services we provide the very best
technology and services to our customers. In a
careful comparison of leading Internet based telephone service
providers, we feel Vonage is the best choice.
We are so
confident in the Vonage technology, that we provide a
special offer when you order this
service and set-up through us. When you do so,
you receive two months of service for Free! One month from Vonage and an
additional month of service from us! Contact us
for offer details.
The information shown
below is
provided by Vonage to
help you better understand the features and benefits of
using Vonage phone service. It is subject to Vonage copyright and terms of use policies.
What's
Vonage? Vonage is an all-inclusive
phone service that can replace your current phone company.
Vonage gives you local and long distance calling anywhere
in the US (including Puerto Rico) and Canada for one low
price. We can do this because we use your existing
high-speed Internet connection (also known as broadband)
instead of standard phone lines. You'll save money and get
great features like Caller ID with Name, Call Waiting and
Voicemail Plus included at no additional cost.
Why is
Vonage better? Vonage gives you great
phone service and more:
Low monthly fees
More features for
free
No annual contracts
Higher quality calls
than landline in many cases
In-Network calls are
always free
Low international
rates
30-day Money
Back Guarantee
How
does Vonage work? With Vonage, you connect
your telephone to your high-speed Internet connection
using the Vonage phone adapter that we send you. Pick up
the phone, and use it just like you do today.
When
you pick up the phone, the Vonage phone adapter converts
your voice into data and sends it through the Internet
like an email. Our network sends the call where you want
it and translates it back into voice. When the person
you're calling picks up the phone, it sounds just the same
as any other call. When someone calls you, they dial your
number, your phone rings, and all you have to do is pick
up and answer it. The only difference is lower phone
bills. So what are you waiting for? Sign up and start
saving today.
What
do I need to use Vonage? In order to use Vonage
service, you will need the following:
A
Broadband Ethernet connection such as Cable or DSL
A
credit/debit card with a US billing and shipping address
A
Vonage Phone Adapter that is provided free, upon sign up
through Vonage
Any
touch-tone phone, corded or cordless
What's VoIP? VoIP (or Voice over
Internet Protocol) is a great new way to make and receive
phone calls using your broadband Internet connection
instead of your standard phone line. Vonage converts your
phone calls into data that zips through your high-speed
Internet connection just like email. It comes out the
other end just like a regular phone call. Your callers
will never know that it's any different since it sounds
just like a regular phone call.
What can
Vonage VoIP do for you? The big advantage with
Vonage is that you can call anywhere, anytime for less
money. Using your Internet connection instead of your
phone line is less-expensive. You'll also get more
features included, like Call Waiting, Call Forwarding,
Caller ID with Name, Voicemail Plus, 3-Way Calling, and
More! We have great international rates too, so you can
call anywhere in the world for less.
Does it
work the same as my regular phone service? Once you're connected, pick
up your phone and use it just like you do today. The
person you're calling doesn't need to have Vonage or an
Internet connection on their side. They just need a phone.
And your phone rings when someone calls you as it always
did. You use your same touch-tone phone. You're just
connecting it to Vonage instead of your old phone company.
Also, using Vonage doesn't affect your computer usage.
Continue to surf the web or send and receive email with no
problem!
What's
Broadband? Broadband is high-speed
Internet access such as through a Cable or DSL modem. It
gives you a continuous connection to the Internet at
speeds much faster than dial-up. You need a broadband
connection to use Vonage because we insist on consistent
high quality audio for all your calls. As a general rule,
if you're getting speeds of 90 Kbps or better, you
probably have a broadband connection.
How can I
check my Internet connection?
Have an Internet connection and you're not sure how fast
it is?
Click here
to check both your upload and download
speeds for free. Or you can check your connection rates
with your local Internet Provider.
About
Ethernet Ethernet is the most common
type of network, mainly because it's quick and relatively
inexpensive. It is a wired network that relies on cables
to connect all of the equipment in the network. Because
all of the equipment is connected via cables, Ethernet is
the fastest and most stable of the home networking
options. Due to the speed and stability, Vonage requires
this type of connection. An Ethernet connection looks like
a wider version of a phone cable.
About
Cable Internet Cable Internet uses a Cable
modem and connects through your existing Cable TV line.
Typically your local Cable TV company would provide your
Cable Internet service. This service does not interfere
with your TV connection. This Cable modem lets your
computer and any other equipment connect to the Internet
faster than a dial-up modem. A typical Cable Internet
connection might have 128 Kbps of upload and 1.5 Mbps of
download speeds. Your speeds can vary depending on what
your Cable provider offers, and how many other people in
your area are using the same service.
About DSL
Internet DSL Internet uses a DSL
modem and connects through your standard phone line at
speeds much faster than dial-up. Typically your local
phone company would provide your DSL Internet connection.
A DSL connection does not interfere with your telephone
conversations as dial-up does and does not generally
require any additional wiring. A typical DSL Internet
connection might have 128 Kbps of upload and 1.5 Mbps of
download speeds. Your speeds will be higher or lower
depending on how close you are to the Internet Provider's
office.
VonageŽ is a
revolutionary phone service that uses your broadband
Internet connection to relay your voice over the
Internet using a regular phone and an adapter. This is a
technology known as VoIP (Voice
over Internet Protocol).
With the
Vonage Premium Unlimited Plan you can make unlimited
calls anywhere in the United States and Canada for the
low price of $24.99 per month. While the
Basic 500 Plan provides 500
Anytime Minutes for $14.99 per month.
Order this
service and set-up through us and you receive two months of
service for Free! One month from Vonage and an
additional month of service from us! Contact us
for offer details.