Anyone have experience with Vonage overseas? [Archive]

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DocDad

09-26-2007, 10:20

I am looking for practical info on using Vonage overseas. I have found some info, but it sometimes conflicts. Anyone using it? I am looking specifically for Okinawa experience, but any would do. An alternate may be Webcams/MSN messager /Yahoo! messager/ skype etc. I know how it works (being a Professional computer geek) I just don't about it from the "does it work over there" point.

Thanks!

DocDad

8404

09-28-2007, 10:23

DocDad:

This link talks about Vonage cell phones in Okinawa:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070918141607AAhKAkh

Another link and what's best to use in Japan:

http://www.japan-guide.com/forum/quereadisplay.html?0+33535

DocDad

10-02-2007, 09:12

Thanks for the info!

Da-Chief

10-05-2007, 16:12

Hey DocDad,
I use Skype for everything, I talk to people in Germany and other areas. I don't see why it would not work there as it is coming off the IP address.

I love it.. you can also purchase phones as well now to use so you don't have to use a Headset etc..

Hope this helps..

Darrell
P.s I would be Leery of Vonage right now.. They are having "MAJOR" issues and might be out of business soon.

DFC

8404

10-05-2007, 16:41

I agree with Da-Chief, Vonage has allegedly used some of Verizon's patented technology for VOIP, (Voice Over Internet Protocol). They were fined a sizable amount of money, which they may not be able to afford.

http://skype.com/

DocDad

10-08-2007, 13:14

I appreciate all the info. I think we have settled (for now) on Web caming/chatting. The LT he uses has a built in Cam/Mic. I have one at home so it makes sense. The others that he might want to cam with are all going that route too so its easy. I was reading up on the vonage stuff... yea, might be iffy for a while.

DocDad