| Comparison Chart - VoIP |
VoIP service and price*
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LNP (Local number portability)
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E911 service availability
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Equipment required
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Misc.
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AT&T CallVantage
Where to Buy
(*est. $25 for unlimited calling in U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada)
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Yes
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Yes, in most areas
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Broadband telephone adapter (included), D-Link DVG1120M
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$30 activation fee, plus $10 shipping charge for adapter. $30 termination fee after one year.
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Cox Communications Digital Telephone
Where to Buy
(*est. $40 per month for unlimited calling in U.S. Service costs are higher in some locations.)
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Yes, in all areas
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Yes, in all areas
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An EMTA (Embedded Multiple Telephone Adapter) is company-installed
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$30 installation fee. Modem has battery-powered backup capabilities, in case the electricity fails. Unlimited calling in U.S.
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Vonage
Where to Buy
(*est. $25 for unlimited calling in U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Italy, Spain, UK, France and Ireland)
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Yes, in most areas
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Yes, in most areas
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Broadband telephone adapter (included in activation fee)
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$30 activation fee. No contract. $40 termination fee after one year.
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Skype
Where to Buy
(free for basic service)
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No
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No
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None, except active Internet connection, microphone and speakers
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Free calls to anyone with installed Skype software. Unlimited calls from your computer to regular phones in the U.S. and Canada cost $30 per year; calls to most of Europe and Australia average 2� per minute, but are higher elsewhere.
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