The V-phone is not an add on to your existing account. It is a SECOND account you pay full price for, and it requires a second number.
Of course you can now have JUST the V-phone without having an account using the ATA.
Myself, I ended up with http://VoiceStick.com They invented the the USB drive phone.
You can use with ONE account the Softphone (Either a download or their $9.99 stick) an ATA or use the bridge to use your cell phone on the cheap VOIP (No internet broadband needed !)
Oh BTW I use a combo of Skype for my free out going calls and http://voicestick.com for my free incoming line, voice mail.... They gave me a $5 call out credit, seems to work as well as Skype. Like there dialer better.
Google talk is VERY clear sounding. I am interested in the WI Fi angle.
WOW, how funny. I too have been doing the same thing. I signed up for voicestick recently. Got a free incoming number in MY area code, got free voicemail, got a free $5 usuage allowance, and got the free Plantronics headset (ultra small) that I use on my note book.
Used the $5 credit for outcalls to other countries, and use Skype (till end of the year) to out call in the USA.
I bet I am saving $150 a month!
Helps make up for the HIGH gas prices!!!!
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I'm heading to university next year, and I've purchased a MacBook. I'm also taking my four year old desktop, just in case I'm left with no computers when the MacBook is being repaired or whatnot. With only two USB ports on a MacBook, I want a Bluetooth mouse. Budget is about $100, and of course, it needs OS X support. Thanks for the help!"
The most commented posts on Engadget over the past 24 hours.
Now that we've thrown 'em off the trail, use the form below to get in touch with the people at Engadget. Please fill in all of the required fields because they're required.
Of course you can now have JUST the V-phone without having an account using the ATA.
Myself, I ended up with http://VoiceStick.com They invented the the USB drive phone.
You can use with ONE account the Softphone (Either a download or their $9.99 stick) an ATA or use the bridge to use your cell phone on the cheap VOIP (No internet broadband needed !)