Vonage Intros Motorola Router, New Rates
By Greg Scoblete -- TWICE, 4/9/2007
HOLMDEL, N.J. — Vonage will offer a new Motorola router on its Web site, slash international calling rates to several countries and roll out a new free calling service for its subscribers.
Motorola's VT2542 features a four-port wired and 802.11 b/g wireless access point capable of connecting up to two Vonage lines (including a fax). The unit offers "voice over data prioritization" for improving the quality of voice calls made while a user simultaneously surfs the Web, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through support for at-home workers.
The router will initially be available through Vonage's Web site for $59.99 after a $40 instant rebate.
The VoIP company also cut international calling rates to one cent per minute for calls from the U.S. to Argentina, Australia, China, Mexico, Singapore, Israel, Poland and Sweden. Previous per-minute rates to these countries ranged from five to 10 cents.
The rates are in effect for new and existing customers. Vonage already offers unlimited calling to France, Italy, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Spain with its $24.99 a month Residential Premium Unlimited plan.
Finally, Vonage users can gain access to audible news reports from Reuters when they dial (700) GET-NEWS. The new calling service is free to subscribers. It joins the company's weather, traffic and directory services.
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Let me clarify that one. You actually purchase any device from use, less the rebate (and some are for free), and you will pay for the activation fee, shipping charge and some taxes. It would come with a new number, too. If you need another line with Vonage, this is the best option. But if you just need another device, we suggest our customer to just purchase a device at a retail store like BestBuy, CircuitCity, Staples, etc, to avoid activation fees and shipping charge. Just call our customer care 1-VONAGE-HELP and we can activate the device free of charge.
Vonage Customer Service - 2007-6-7 21:00:00 EDT -
