Do Not Disturb

Posts: 1 · New Forum Member Joined: Jan 02, 2007 Posts: 1

A few people mentioned Voicepulse in this context. I got Voicepulse precisely because of their scheduled do not disturb feature. Between specified hours calls go straight to voicemail or if you have prompting turned on callers can choose to wake the hell out of you. Then they went and changed it, and even without prompting turned on, callers get prompted anyway - press 1 to hangup and 2 to leave a message. The first thing most people do is hang up of course. Voicepulse just said they don't plan to fix this bug - maybe because they don't see it as a bug even though it's clear the prompt is completely pointless and counter-productive. I'm shopping for another carrier that implements a scheduled do not disturb that works. Like some posters - this is an issue when in Europe or even callers from overseas who're hazy about time differences. Suggestions/pointers greatly appreciated.

Posts: 29 · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:23 pm Post subject:

The only easy way is to pull out the broadbband connection to the router every night. It should automatically go to another number ie your cell phone. Just do not forget to plug it back in the next morning.

I have been asking Vonage for an easy way to divert calls before leaving the house. Every time you hav to log into the web and change it there. A real pain. Also if you forgot to divert your calls there should have a function where you can phone in to divert.

Posts: 3 · New Forum Member Joined: Jan 09, 2007 Posts: 3

ChilliDog wrote:

I'd really like to see a Do Not Disturb feature that can be scheduled for specific time periods -- for example, every day from 8:00pm to 6:00am. A feature such as this would be very helpful for parents with young children. For me personally, I have friends / family who often call after 9:00pm, even though I've repeatedly asked them not to (since my child is a light sleeper). Having an automated way to temporarily shut them off would be very beneficial.

ViaTalk has that feature...

http://www.viatalk.com/broadband_phone_features.htm

Posts: 29 · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:39 am Post subject:

I cannot find viatalk in the UK. and when you change providers you have to get new telephone numbers. For a bit of inconvenience that is too much.

Posts: 3 · New Forum Member Joined: Jan 09, 2007 Posts: 3

vlenters wrote:

I cannot find viatalk in the UK. and when you change providers you have to get new telephone numbers. For a bit of inconvenience that is too much.

Move to the USA then babe... Wink

Posts: 1 · New Forum Member Joined: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 1

They should just make a feature that allows you to set up times of day your phone will ring and times it wont. Also make it so certain numbers that you choose will automaticly override the DND no matter what time of day it is. I do know for a fact the Verizon Voicewing (VOIP) service offers this feature, so it is totally possible for Vonage to make this avaliable to its current customers. Check it out under the DND link for their website.Voicewing Features