March 16, 2007

By Daniel Connor

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

In the news,  Then, let's go straight to a Vonage Forum thread about a router issue, and then another thread, which is about a Vonage multiple-line configuration question.  Then we'll update Vonage's stock price.

March 15, 2007

By Daniel Connor

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

In the news, we'll learn about a new Vonage-compatible router from Motorola, as well as a new announcement about Vonage Canada calling rates. Then, let's go straight to a Vonage Forum thread about using Vonage over a Wi-Fi connection, and then a thread about QoS and static IP. Then we'll update Vonage's stock price.

March 14, 2007

By Daniel Connor

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

In the news, we'll learn about a surprising but prestigious award a Vonage executive was honored with yesterday. Then, let's go straight to a Vonage Forum thread from a user who was assigned someone else's Vonage number, and then another post about deleting phone numbers off the Vonage VTech 8100 phone book that comes with the product. Then we'll update Vonage's stock price.

HOLMDEL, N.J., March 14, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage and Motorola today announced the release of a new wireless router that will make it easy for customers to use fax, telephone and Internet services at the same time. Motorola, known for its innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications, developed the VT2542 to meet the sophisticated needs of Vonage's customers. The VT2542 enables Voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephony and includes a 4-port wired and 802.11 b/g wireless access point for home networking connectivity. This new device is available at http://www.vonage.com for $59.99 after a $40 instant rebate ($99.00 -$40.00 =$59.99) (a $9.95 shipping and handling fee and a $29.99 activation fee is charged).

The Motorola VT2542 Internet Phone Adapter & Wireless Router can connect up to two (2) Vonage lines, including telephone and fax, through a high-speed Cable or DSL Internet connection. It also contains four Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) ports and an 802.11b/g Wireless port for additional computers or other network devices. The Motorola VT2542 enables customers to use their Internet connection for their computer and phones at the same time, and is perfect for consumers who want the added advantage of easily setting up a secure wireless network.

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 13, 2007 - Already providing Canadians with one of the most inexpensive calling plans in the industry, Vonage Canada today announced that it has lowered international calling rates to selected countries to just two-cents-per-minute. Customers can now call friends and family in select cities in Argentina, Australia, China, Mexico, Singapore, Israel, Poland and Sweden for just pennies.

"With other phone companies, customers are forced to sign long-term contracts, pay hidden fees, and create limited buddy lists in order to save on international calling," said Bruce Robertson, director, product and market development, Vonage Canada. "With Vonage, customers can call whoever they want, whenever they want, with absolutely no restrictions."

HOLMDEL, N.J., March 13, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Stephen Seitz, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Vonage, has been named Industry Professional of the Year by the E9-1-1 Institute in Washington, D.C., for demonstrating exceptional contributions towards the advancement of emergency 9-1-1 communications, specifically overseeing Vonage's massive E9-1-1 roll out. Seitz will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. this evening at historic Union Station on Capital Hill, East Hall, beginning at 6 p.m.

Because of his efforts, Vonage has equipped more than 94 percent of its subscriber lines with E9-1-1 in approximately a year. The Enhanced 9-1-1 service automatically associates a physical address with the calling party's telephone number. The most recent upgrades bring the total number of lines fitted for E9-1-1 to more than 2 million.

"We are very proud of Stephen and his team for working hard to ensure that all our customers have access to vital 9-1-1 service," said Mike Snyder, Vonage CEO. "To be recognized by such a reputable organization like the E9-1-1 Institute certainly validates our efforts to make Vonage a safe and reliable option for your phone service."

March 13, 2007

By Daniel Connor

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

In the news, we'll read about Vonage cutting some of its international calls to one cent a minute rate. .Then, let's go straight to a Vonage Forum thread about diagnosing an audio problem with Vonage calls and another thread and that's about the Vonage V-Phone and also the softphone.. Then we'll update Vonage's stock price.

HOLMDEL, N.J., March 12, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- In an effort to pass more savings to its customers, Vonage has dropped its already low-priced international calling rates to just one cent per minute in certain locations. The move means an even cheaper way for customers to keep in touch with family and friends in different countries.

Vonage's new international calling rates will be available for new and existing customers in the US and Canada. Areas include locations in Argentina, Australia, China, Mexico, Singapore, Israel, Poland, and Sweden. See chart below for details.

"Vonage is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to save our customers even more money," said Vonage CEO, Mike Snyder. "We have dropped our international rates as low as possible because we understand that many customers choose Vonage as a cheap and easy way to stay in touch with family scattered around the globe."

March 12, 2007

By Daniel Connor

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

First I have some fabulous news. Late Friday, we passed 100,000 posted articles in the Vonage Forum since we started four years ago this month. By article, I predominantly mean posts to threads- as well as other content. Congratulations to all of us as we steam forward.

In the news, we'll read what Vonage Chairman Jeffrey Citron says about any effect on Vonage's service as a result of the patent infringement ruling in the Vonage-Verizon dispute. .Then, let's go straight to a Vonage Forum thread about static IPs and port forwarding and another thread about router-related performance measurement. Then we'll update Vonage's stock price.

HOLMDEL, N.J., March 9, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage expressed the utmost confidence in the following:

    -- Vonage is not going out of business.
    -- There will be no loss of service to our customers.
    -- Our customers will experience no change in their phone service.

In the unlikely event the monetary award ($58 million) and royalties are ultimately upheld/paid, they will not jeopardize Vonage's financial position as we focus on achieving profitability. Vonage is equipped to handle these costs, while still running our business as we always have.

"We are confident in Vonage's future health, growth prospects and longevity," said Jeffrey R. Citron, Vonage's chairman and chief strategist.

If the judge issues an injunction, Vonage is confident it will be able to successfully stay it and are equally confident in the strength of our appeal.