Vonage IS definitely the way to go! What some may fail to realize, is that by signing up for *Vonage (*must have either HSC or DSL for this svce), they will no longer need their local phone utility company service, at all. Say, "By, by," to that bill!
To reiterate some of Vonage's positives: * You can KEEP your local phone# (...That's right! Your local phone utility co., does NOT own your #)!
* Other Features INCLUDE all of the following (NO extra charges!):
~ Unlimited Local & Unlimited FREE Long Distance in USA/North America (includes Canada).
~ Caller ID
~ Voice Mail w/remote access capabilities
~ Forwarding# Service
~ Reverse# Look-up
~ Block# Service
I know there's other features included, but these are the ones, I can recall off the top.
NOPE. I don't work for them (Vonage), nor will I list a shameless plug/link, for referral credit. Just want to let others, who have HSC (High Speed Cable) or DSL, know, that Vonage is definitely worth it!. ...and costs so much less than, most local phone co's 'basic' service alone.