Hi everyone.
I'm very new to this whole wireless thing.
When I went to Circuit City to buy a wireless router for my new laptop, they were telling me about a broadband phone connection I can get so I wouldn't need my land line anymore.
Has anyone tried this?
They were saying I would have unlimited calls in the US for about $25 per month and I could keep my existing #.
Are there any downsides to this?
Sort of sounds to good to be true.
- Dave
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they are prolly talking about VoIP, and one downside that i know of, is that it is really hard for emergency services to see where you are calling from.
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Yes, they did mention about that and you have to register with 911 so they can tell where the call is coming from.
I live more in the country, but I guess that doesn't affect the reception I would get on it? -
Also be aware that unlike POTS, VOIP usually won't work in a power outage. Plain Old Telephone Service is powered by batteries in the central office and can still get you a dialtone if your power is out. VOIP depends on a wall wart to power it at your house.
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Went to buy wireless router and....
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by dloreski, Apr 30, 2005.