V-Access

Posts: 143 · Vonage Forum Senior Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 143

what do you guys think? isnt it cool?

Posts: 4 · New Forum Member Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 4

It sounded like a great idea since we have a lot of family and friends in the Binghamton, NY area (area code 607). However, the V-Access number that Vonage has in 607 is located in Ithaca, NY which is a long distance call from Binghamton.

I sent Vonage a note asking if they would add another V-Access number in 607 but they replied that they couldn't.

Posts: 143 · Vonage Forum Senior Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 143

oic! well who knows, maybe sometime in the future. i think this is excellent especially those people who live in UK and the other selected countries. its so practical.

Posts: 241 · Vonage Forum Master Joined: Mar 17, 2006 Posts: 241

I agree with the observation - V-Access should undoubtedly help a few people who have callers within a local call from a V-Access number - it's a free alternative to getting an 800 number or a virtual number in that area. If I knew someone close to a V-Access number I'd make sure that they knew about it.

Does anyone know - if someone calls me through V-Access, is it totally free? Or do incoming V-Access calls get charged against my 500 minute allotment (I'm on the $15 plan).

Posts: 143 · Vonage Forum Senior Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 143

i dont think it will cost you anything. its supposed to be free both ways

Posts: 241 · Vonage Forum Master Joined: Mar 17, 2006 Posts: 241

Interesting. Seems like it directly competes with at least two of Vonage's other value-added service offerings.

Note that it can also be used as a free way to call a US 800 number from Europe, even without a Vonage account.

Posts: 82 · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:10 pm Post subject:

Barry wrote:

It sounded like a great idea since we have a lot of family and friends in the Binghamton, NY area (area code 607). However, the V-Access number that Vonage has in 607 is located in Ithaca, NY which is a long distance call from Binghamton.

I sent Vonage a note asking if they would add another V-Access number in 607 but they replied that they couldn't.

You do realise they have a toll free v-access right?
Just scroll down that list till you see the 800 number.

Posts: 241 · Vonage Forum Master Joined: Mar 17, 2006 Posts: 241

OK, I am really confused right about now.

So there's an 800 number. Anyone can dial the 800 number, and from there dial any Vonage number?

Why does it make any sense for Vonage to offer this? I'm not complaining, I just can't understand their thinking...

I just tried it (I'm not home right now) and it worked...

Posts: 82 · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:33 pm Post subject:

Yes, you can dial the v-access 800 number. Then from there call any Vonage user. Thats all theres to it.

Lets say you have someone who does not have Vonage in LA, but you live in New York. He would be charged long distance to call you. With v-access, he can call a local access number in LA, then call you.

This also saves you from having to get virtual numbers everywhere.

Posts: 1327 · Vonage Forum **MVM** Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 1327

This toll free number isn't listed for Canada, I had to try it and see if it works here and it does, now friends and family can call me for free! Thansk for the tip. Vonage isn't available in Newfoundland....yet.