March 28, 2007

By Daniel Connor

Welcome to today's edition of the Vonage VoIP Forum Digest. 

We're now over 40,000 Members strong here on the Vonage Forum. This happened yesterday afternoon when our 40,000th Member, gerrygeek, joined us. He's already started posting!

March 27, 2007

By Daniel Connor

Welcome to today's edition of the Vonage VoIP Forum Digest. 

"Vonage and its customers are extremely lucky to have such a talented and knowledgeable person like Ed running our Global Services Delivery Operations," said Mike Snyder, CEO of Vonage. "Ed's telecommunications background will certainly aid our efforts to continue to improve Vonage's overall operating efficiency and to allow our customers to communicate when, where and how they choose."

March 26, 2007

By Daniel Connor

Welcome to today's edition of the Vonage VoIP Forum Digest. 

First, we'll see what Vonage had to say today about that patent ruling, and then revisit Vonage's reaction on Friday to that ruling in the patent dispute with Verizon.

Next, let's go straight to a Vonage Forum thread about a specific equipment recommendation, and then there's a thread I will write on concerning an adapter issue. Then we'll update Vonage's stock price.

HOLMDEL, N.J., March 26, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage reaffirmed its confidence in prevailing on appeal and in continuing to meet the needs and expectations of its over 2.2 million subscriber lines despite a ruling March 23 in Verizon's favor and a disproportionately-negative reaction from the market.

"To paraphrase Mark Twain, the rumors of Vonage's death have been greatly exaggerated," said Mike Snyder, Vonage's chief executive officer. "Friday's events represented one small step in what is sure to be a long legal battle.

"The fact is we've been preparing for this verdict and the possibility of an injunction for months," Snyder added. "For the market to react the way it did to the recent rulings shows an unfortunate lack of understanding of the judicial/appellate system, a lack of appreciation of Vonage's resourcefulness, or, perhaps, both. Anyone who's counting Vonage out is making a huge mistake."

March 23, 2007

By Daniel Connor

Welcome to today's edition of the Vonage VoIP Forum Digest. 

First, we'll catch up on Vonage's reaction to a ruling in the patent dispute with Verizon.

Let's go straight to a Vonage Forum thread about an equipment installation issue, as well as an inaccurate date/time display that needs to be fixed. Then we'll update Vonage's stock price.

HOLMDEL, N.J., March 23, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. today issued an order enjoining Vonage from using certain VoIP technology named in its patent litigation with Verizon. The order is not immediately effective, however, and Vonage is confident its customers will see no change in their phone service.

The court announced its intent to hear stay argument in two weeks' time. At that time, the court intends to render a decision regarding the stay, as well as making the injunction effective. If the court denies the stay, Vonage will seek a stay through appeal from the Federal Court of Appeals. Vonage is confident it will be able to obtain a stay through appeal.

"We are confident Vonage customers will not experience service interruptions or other changes as a result of this litigation," said Mike Snyder, Vonage's chief executive officer.

The company has drafted its notice of appeal of the March 8 jury verdict and will file that notice at the appropriate juncture in the court proceedings.

March 22, 2007

By Daniel Connor

Welcome to today's edition of the Vonage VoIP Forum Digest. 

In the news, we'll read about why Vonage considers a U.S. court decision yesterday to be in their best interests. We'll go to this Vonage Forum thread about running two different adapters for two different Vonage numbers. Then there's a thread about a router workaround. We'll also check in on Vonage's stock price. 

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit backed a 2004 decision by the Federal Communications Commission that exempted Internet telephone companies from rate regulation and from being required to seek certification prior to offering service.

March 21, 2007

By Daniel Connor

Welcome to today's edition of the Vonage VoIP Forum Digest. 

In the news, we'll read about a Vonage appointment that will enhance their broadband services, and likely lead to other services as well. We'll go to this Vonage Forum thread about a wireless router problem, and then a thread about a router problem. We'll also check in on Vonage's stock price.