Vonage WiFi phone $79.99

Posts: 9 · New Forum Member Joined: Mar 14, 2003 Posts: 9

Here is more info on the WiFi phone...
It is normally $129.99 and, with an INSTANT rebate, the purchase price is $79.99.

The normal $129.99 is higher than the $99 price I read somewhere a while back... The trick is to buy while the INSTANT rebate is available.

I also remember reading, this was a while back, that it would work with your existing service... After reading this, it appears that it will be a separate line on your account... bummer Sad

Here is the info from Vonage:

Vonage. Wi-Fi Phone
From UTStarcom

The UTStarcom F1000 Wi-Fi Phone is a pocket-sized, wireless Internet phone that uses Vonage service by connecting to wireless Internet access points worldwide, also known as Wi-Fi hotspots. It's an easy way to bring your Vonage service anywhere.

Take It With You
The Vonage Wi-Fi phone is great for people on the go - use the phone with wireless Internet networks at home or at the office, or when traveling and have access to a compatible Wi-Fi hotspot. The Wi-Fi phone is a great way to enjoy high-quality Vonage Broadband phone service around the globe, and help you save money.

How it Works
The Vonage Wi-Fi phone works by accessing wireless Internet connections such as a wireless router in your home or office, or Wi-Fi hotspots around the globe. You can access open Wi-Fi hotspots quickly and easily, as well as various secure hotspots. Traveling to your office in London? Use their wireless Internet connection and your Vonage Wi-Fi phone to talk to your family and co-workers back home at no additional charge! It works at many hotels, airports, coffee shops, and more! This innovative wireless Internet phone provides portable, high-quality Vonage service with the same great, low-cost plans. For more information on hotspot availability, please click here.

Great Features
The Vonage Wi-Fi Phone offers great new features at no additional cost. You'll get a Phone Book with up to 200 entries, Speed Dial codes, an easy-to-access Call Log, as well as multiple Ring Tones to choose from. You can also set Anonymous Call Block to reject any callers without Caller ID, or blacklist specific phone numbers to prevent unwanted calls. You'll get the same great Vonage pricing with exciting new features.

Instant Rebate
Original Price: $129.99
Instant Rebate: $50.00
Price after Rebate: $79.99

Instant Rebate condition: If you cancel your Vonage service after the Money Back Guarantee period and within 90 days of activating service, your account will be charged for the remaining balance of the equipment.

Great if You Already Have a Wireless Network or Are Setting One Up Great Additional Features Like 200 Entry Phone Book and Speed Dial Codes Can be Used at Open and Various Secure Wi-Fi Hotspots Worldwide Available in Either Sleek Black or Cool White

Posts: 282 · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:40 pm Post subject:

Where is this from? I'd like to see the link and original source.

Posts: 605 · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:14 pm Post subject:

Yes...please present us with the mystery forum post Wink

Posts: 101 · Vonage Forum Senior Joined: Jun 05, 2005 Posts: 101

There are many Wi-Fi phones that will work with Voip out there.

http://www.legasys.com/n/solutions/handsets/wifi.htm

http://www.voipsupply.com/index.php?cPath=270_279

Posts: 101 · Vonage Forum Senior Joined: Jun 05, 2005 Posts: 101

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Vonage+Wi-Fi+Phone+UTStarcom&btnG=Google+Search

Posts: 249 · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:46 am Post subject: Wireless Phone

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You can also set Anonymous Call Block to reject any callers without Caller ID, or blacklist specific phone numbers to prevent unwanted calls.

Hmmm..... If I read this right it will work off my present network if I install a wireless router? No added cost after buying the phone and I finally get ACR? For $80.00 I'm willing to go for it if my presumptions are correct! Where do I buy one?

Posts: 101 · Vonage Forum Senior Joined: Jun 05, 2005 Posts: 101

I gave a couple of links in my post (above yours). You can see where to buy them.

Posts: 6 · New Forum Member Joined: Dec 03, 2005 Posts: 6

If you have a wireless router in your home already, regardless if it is Vonage enabled or not your Wi-Fi phone will work.

Posts: 9 · New Forum Member Joined: Mar 14, 2003 Posts: 9

ChrisFix wrote:

Where is this from? I'd like to see the link and original source.

I asked a Vonage customer service about the WiFi device when I called in concerning an issue I had. A few minutes later I received an email that started out:

Dear Mr. Schultz,

Per our phone conversation a few minutes ago regarding the Wi-Fi Phones, see below:
Vonage. Wi-Fi Phone
From UTStarcom

The from address: Vonage DigitalVoice Customer Care [customerservice@vonage.com]

This was sent to me: Fri 12/2/2005 4:34 PM

Posts: 282 · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:01 pm Post subject:

tryp wrote:

If you have a wireless router in your home already, regardless if it is Vonage enabled or not your Wi-Fi phone will work.

What are you talking about? A wireless router by itself does not enable SIP/VoIP telephony. The phone may see the router (WiFi) but it certainly isn't going to have a dialtone unless it is set up with a Voip provider, and it's not going to work with Vonage unless Vonage has set it up on their network.