How Vonage Works:

How VoIP Works

Vonage gives you exactly what you need to stay in touch with everyone you know - and keeps it simple with a flat, low monthly rate. From Berlin to Brooklyn, from San Diego to Sydney, now you can call anywhere for less. That's the promise of Vonage and the beauty of VoIP.

VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) lets you make phone calls using your high speed Internet connection instead of a phone line. Vonage converts sound into data, sends it over the Internet, and converts it back into sound at the other end. The people you talk with will never know the difference, because a VoIP call sounds just like a regular phone call.

We connect your phone to the Internet, helping you to reach anyone anywhere for less.

What Do I Need To Use Vonage?

In order to use Vonage service, you will need the following:

• A high speed Internet connection such as Cable or DSL
• A US or Puerto Rico billing and shipping address
• A Vonage Phone Adapter
• Any touch-tone phone, corded or cordless

What's VoIP?

VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is a great new way to make and receive phone calls using your high speed Internet connection instead of your standard phone line. Vonage converts your phone calls into data that zips through your high-speed Internet connection just like email. It comes out the other end just like a regular phone call. Your callers will never know that it's any different since it sounds just like a regular phone call.

What Can Vonage VoIP Do For You?

The big advantage with Vonage is that you can call anywhere, anytime for less money. Using your Internet connection instead of your phone line is less-expensive. You'll also get more features included, like Call Waiting, Enhanced Call Forwarding, Caller ID with Name, Voicemail Plus®, 3-Way Calling, and More! We have great international rates too, so you can call anywhere in the world for less.

Does It Work The Same As My Regular Phone Service?

Once you're connected, pick up your phone and use it just like you do today. The person you're calling doesn't need to have Vonage or an Internet connection on their side. They just need a phone. And your phone rings when someone calls you as it always did. You use your same touch-tone phone. You're just connecting it to Vonage instead of your old phone company. Also, using Vonage doesn't affect your computer usage. Continue to surf the web or send and receive email with no problem!

How Can I Check My Internet Connection?

Have an Internet connection and you're not sure how fast it is? Click here to check both your upload and download speeds for free. Or you can check your connection rates with your local Internet Provider.