Those who use VoIP (vonage, packet8, phonom, etc)

[LuckyTaxi]

I usually shut off my PC and cable connection each night. Will there be a problem with the cable modem burning up when it's being run 24/7?

And, has anyone used Phonom's bundle (DSL and phone line) for $65/month.

 

[Confused]

Originally posted by: lilcam
I usually shut off my PC and cable connection each night. Will there be a problem with the cable modem burning up when it's being run 24/7?

Heh, no, they are designed to be on all the time. They'll only "burn up" if you're stupid and don't have adequate cooling (ie don't stuff it in a cupboard with no airflow at all)

I leave my 3 PC's at home on 24/7, and I run Seventeen or Bust for Team Anandtech on them all so that they're not sitting idle.

 

[aircooled]

You need a router, and keep the router and cable modem on. Shutting your PC off will not effect the connection, but you must keep your cable modem and router on 24/7.

 

[LuckyTaxi]

Originally posted by: aircooled
You need a router, and keep the router and cable modem on. Shutting your PC off will not effect the connection, but you must keep your cable modem and router on 24/7.

yea i figure that, but i was reading something and the user complained about his cable modem feeling very hot. one cant expect it to be cool all the time, but i jsut wanted to make sure.

SIGH ... now I gotta figure out which is better, Vonage or Phonom.

 

[aircooled]

It's a trade off, Vonage is the name that will last, but there a better deals out there, yet those companies may not be around in a year or two. I like the packet8 deal but Vonage is the 'Coca-Cola' of Internet phone service.

 

[LuckyTaxi]

Originally posted by: aircooled
It's a trade off, Vonage is the name that will last, but there a better deals out there, yet those companies may not be around in a year or two. I like the packet8 deal but Vonage is the 'Coca-Cola' of Internet phone service.

very true. packet8 is cheaper, but no 911 capabilities.

 

[homestarmy]

There are now 911 capabilities in most areas, but you have to pay extra. All you need to do is program the 911 local number into your phone....

BTW I use packet 8 with no problems at all. I have no regular voice service in my home and no cell Packet 8 works THAT WELL for me.