Vonage vs. Speakeasy.net

After exploring both websites I have found the following conclusions from both services. At Vonage I can keep my original number which makes it easier for communicating with friends and for paying bills so I don’t have to inform other about a new number. The service is avaliable where I am currently located in Seattle (most likely because it is a large city), however I’m not sure how the billing would work out since I live in a sorority and all my phone, internet, and cable bills are payed within my quarterly housebill. It might actually cost less since more people would be using the service in one location, but you would need to purchase more equipment. The service says it is $24.99, plus the cost of installation I’m sure and taxes. There is an instant rebate on the equipment which was about $50, so you would get your money back from that purchase.

At speakeasy.net the service is also avaliable where I am currently located in Seattle and I can get the following services: dedicated line broadband, shared line broadband, business class broadband, or T1 and/or Bonded T1. The shared line broadband and dedicated line broadband are an excellent option since I do live in a sorority because I could get it just for myself (not sure how I could legistically work that out) or the whole house could get the shared plan for everyone, however our housebill would most likely be raised. Home VoIP would cost around $83.90/month (at a min not including installation, equipment or taxes or the amount of lines included). This would be for digital voice and broadband connection and I would have to get a new phone number.

Doing this exersize was interesting but also annoying on the websites because I wanted to get more information and more specifics on prices and equipment offered without having to give them all my information, so naturally, I gave them some fake information and some real. I think its important to know what different services are offered so that you can get the best value for your dollar, especially in regards to phone lines, internet, cable and broadband since there are so many different options avaliable. I think what would intice me to purchase any of these services is if they were included in my house bill already and the service really provided me with an additional asset that I don’t previously have in my life. As of now I can’t see that happening, but if I was given a trial option I might be able to locate how the service could help my life.

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