[Eug-lug] Local dial tone providers - Qwest alternatives?

[Russ Johnson]

John Sechrest wrote:

>I wonder if anyone has considered using one of the VOIP solutions
>for phones. I know someone in portland who has done this.
>
>I don't remember the company, but they provide a VOIP gateway to 
>the network and give you a regular phone number. 
>
>This assumes you have a non-qwest network at home that is fast enough.
>  
>
The problem I've run into with recommending Vonage in the Eugene area is 
that they don't support area code 541 at this time.

Maybe other VoIP providers can, but Vonage doesn't...

I'm using Vonage in Beaverton, and it's great. $27 (including taxes) and 
I get all the local and long distance (US and Canada) I want, and many 
of the features you pay extra for with Qwest and Verizon come with it. 
Including voice mail, call waiting, caller id...

I understand Comcast is rolling out their VoIP offering in certain 
markets. But I rate Comcast right there with the phone companies for 
service.

Russ