Comments on: SunRocket Brust ! Explore other options now… http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/ VoIP made easy! Reviews, Tips, Comparision and more... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:39:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2 by: Dan http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/#comment-182 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:07:41 +0000 http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/#comment-182 Ash, I have not tried Skype Out, but it is compatible with Gizmo Project (www.gizmoproject.com). Ash, I have not tried Skype Out, but it is compatible with Gizmo Project (www.gizmoproject.com).

]]> by: Greg http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/#comment-180 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:49:42 +0000 http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/#comment-180 I just signed up with VOIP.com and I am waiting for the hardware to get started. Anyone have any comments about this company? I just signed up with VOIP.com and I am waiting for the hardware to get started. Anyone have any comments about this company?

]]> by: Gary http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/#comment-170 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:13:14 +0000 http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/#comment-170 I also thought Allo was an excellent alternative until I called them and they said they were having some problems and I should call back in about a month! Not a good sign; I am looking elsewhere to replace my SR account! I also thought Allo was an excellent alternative until I called them and they said they were having some problems and I should call back in about a month! Not a good sign; I am looking elsewhere to replace my SR account!

]]> by: Ash http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/#comment-166 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 20:47:16 +0000 http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/#comment-166 Hi, Do you know if I can use my SunRocket GIZMO w/ Skype Out? I would like to use SKYPE OUT, but instead of calling from my computer, would love it if my Gizmo could be programmed to use Skype Out. Thanks. Ash. Hi, Do you know if I can use my SunRocket GIZMO w/ Skype Out? I would like to use SKYPE OUT, but instead of calling from my computer, would love it if my Gizmo could be programmed to use Skype Out.

Thanks.

Ash.

]]> by: Rob http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/#comment-152 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:04:47 +0000 http://nkishore.com/2007/07/18/sunrocket-brust-explore-other-options-now/#comment-152 Here's a few others to add to your list of possible SR replacements: * <a title="Allo VOIP Provider" href="http://enjoydeals.com/locate/allo.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Allo</strong></a>: This was one of the more interesting alternatives I found. They are offering <a title="Allo $199 VOIP Offer " href="http://enjoydeals.com/locate/allo.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>$199 for TWO YEARS</strong></a> (like SR did periodically) with no activation or other 'hidden fees'. However, number porting is an extra $9.99, and the 2-yr plan doesn't appear to include a SIP adapter (although it comes free with their $23.95 monthly plan). It appears that you can purchase the SIP adapter from them upfront for $49 along with the plan, or do a lease-to-purchase at $2.99/mo for 18 months at which point you own it. You can "bring your own adapter" as long as it's unlocked, so presumably the SR Gizmo would work (unlocking instructions For the various models of SR Gizmos are floating around the Internet). Free softphone use, but a 2nd line or virtual number is $4.95/mo extra. Still, even adding in the costs of the SIP adapter and number port, it works out to $10.75/month for unlimited service -- pretty close to what I had with SR. Guess the bet is whether Allo (or any of the other smaller providers, for that matter) will fail like SR before you receive the full term of the agreement? * <strong><a title="Lingo VOIP Provider" href="http://enjoydeals.com/locate/lingo.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lingo (Primus)</a>:</strong> $195/yr or $21.95/month. Free shipping and activation. $5/month extra for a 2nd "virtual number" (which was free with SR service). * <a title="Packet8 VOIP Service" href="http://enjoydeals.com/locate/packet8.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Packet8</strong></a>: Packet8 has plans for $199/yr or $24.99/month. Free shipping and activation; free 1st month. Virtual number is another $4.00/mo plus $9.99 setup fee. Also, they charge an extra "hidden fee" of $1.99/month for E911 service. * <strong><a title="ViaTalk Offer" href="http://enjoydeals.com/locate/viatalk.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ViaTalk:</a></strong> In addition to the good info you gave above, note that they also appear to offer <a title="ViaTalk Offers Softphone" href="http://enjoydeals.com/locate/viatalk.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">'<strong>softphone capabilities</strong></a>' (via your PC) at no extra charge -- something many SR users always wanted but couldn't get. * <strong>Broadvoice:</strong> No annual plan; $19.95/mo $5.47 extra/mo in taxes and fees ("gotcha"). Worse yet, $40 activation - no mention of any special waiver for SR converts. And of course, there's always the cable-company VoIP services which can be a good deal if delivered in a package (TV, broadband, and VoIP). But not really an option for those of us that can't even get cable... Rob Here’s a few others to add to your list of possible SR replacements:

* Allo: This was one of the more interesting alternatives I found. They are offering $199 for TWO YEARS (like SR did periodically) with no activation or other ‘hidden fees’. However, number porting is an extra $9.99, and the 2-yr plan doesn’t appear to include a SIP adapter (although it comes free with their $23.95 monthly plan). It appears that you can purchase the SIP adapter from them upfront for $49 along with the plan, or do a lease-to-purchase at $2.99/mo for 18 months at which point you own it. You can “bring your own adapter” as long as it’s unlocked, so presumably the SR Gizmo would work (unlocking instructions For the various models of SR Gizmos are floating around the Internet). Free softphone use, but a 2nd line or virtual number is $4.95/mo extra. Still, even adding in the costs of the SIP adapter and number port, it works out to $10.75/month for unlimited service — pretty close to what I had with SR. Guess the bet is whether Allo (or any of the other smaller providers, for that matter) will fail like SR before you receive the full term of the agreement?

* Lingo (Primus): $195/yr or $21.95/month. Free shipping and activation. $5/month extra for a 2nd “virtual number” (which was free with SR service).

* Packet8: Packet8 has plans for $199/yr or $24.99/month. Free shipping and activation; free 1st month. Virtual number is another $4.00/mo plus $9.99 setup fee. Also, they charge an extra “hidden fee” of $1.99/month for E911 service.

* ViaTalk: In addition to the good info you gave above, note that they also appear to offer ‘softphone capabilities‘ (via your PC) at no extra charge — something many SR users always wanted but couldn’t get.

* Broadvoice: No annual plan; $19.95/mo $5.47 extra/mo in taxes and fees (”gotcha”). Worse yet, $40 activation - no mention of any special waiver for SR converts.

And of course, there’s always the cable-company VoIP services which can be a good deal if delivered in a package (TV, broadband, and VoIP). But not really an option for those of us that can’t even get cable…

Rob

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