OT: Suggestions for DSL and VOIP

[Joseph Sinclair]

Correct me if I'm misunderstanding something, but why would you need a third line?  If you're planning to keep 2 lines from Qwest, and you need 2 lines, what's the third for?  Remember, DSL doesn't "use up" a line like dial-up does, it uses a separate frequency band which is filtered out at your service connection, so there is (in theory) no interference with your existing voice line.

That said, If you're interested in VOIP, I'd wait until you know how reliable the DSL will be for you before considering VOIP.  Some people get near-perfect reliability, and some people find the system disconnects every 2-10 hours due to marginal signal strength.  You'll probably be somewhere in between, so it's best to see what you're getting before committing to additional services that depend on DSL.

==Joseph++

Siri Amrit Kaur wrote:
> OK, I'm finally able to come out of the stoneage and get DSL. 
> Currently I have 2 phone lines, one for voice (call it #1) and one 
> for my modem (call it #2). I'm starting a new business out of my 
> home. I want to keep phone #1 for personal use, and use phone #2 for 
> business/customer calls. I figure it's cheaper for me to get DSL for 
> #1 than have Qwest put in a 3rd line for business calls.
> 
> I've been looking at FastQ and they have some good deals. Right now 
> Qwest is waiving activation fees for DSL. I can get long distance for 
> 3.9 cents a minute with Intergate. But I'm also considering VOIP. 
> 
> 1. Do you think VOIP is stable and clear enough for business use? 
> 2. Would I save a lot of money with it? All of my calls would be in 
> the US, with maybe a few to Canada.
> 3. How complicated is it to set up and use?
> 4. Does it have a voicemail equivalent that would let me check for 
> messages or could I forward calls when I'm away? 
> 
> What do people on this list recommend? How would YOU set this up? 
> Simplicity is paramount for me now, followed by cost savings.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Siri Amrit 
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