OT-Re: fixed wireless internet

[pmc033 at earthlink.net]

I also tried VOIP.  I liked the service, though there are unavoidable
problems with the technology.  It was cheap ($25.00/mo.), but it wasn't
compatable with my TIVO box.  There were echoes on the line, and other
various noises.  It drove my wife nuts (big no-no), so I dropped it.  I had
a similar experience to Mike's- the delay of switching the service, and
again reconnecting it.  It does work, however, and if you don't rely too
heavily on other phone-dependent devices like Tivo, you'll be ok. 
Actually, there are some workarounds for Tivo boxes, but it gets
complicated (you have to purchase a modem and program it in a special way).
FWIW.
Paul McCloud
San Diego

> [Original Message]
> From: Mike Kurta <mkurta at adelphia.net>
> To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 05/28/2006 7:52:50 AM
> Subject: Re: fixed wireless internet
>
>     Sorry folks, but we had bad experiences with VOIP, in particular
Vonage. 
> We had speech delays which meant we were stepping on each other's words, 
> interrupted calls, difficult to get service answers using third world 
> locations, and dealing with both the cable provider and the VOIP company. 
> Also the 30-day free offer is a myth, as your service cutoff from your 
> present provider takes so long, that before you realize you don't want
VOIP 
> any longer, the thirty day period has elapsed.  This was 6 months ago,
and 
> maybe these problems have been corrected, I know of others who are happy 
> with the system.  Check www.epinions.com for further info.
>     Mike Kurta 
>