Packet8's Unlimited Telephone Service
Packet 8 takes telephony to a new level of versatility and affordability. Packet8 works the way your current telephone works. You will have a regular telephone number, just like now, that rings to your packet8 Internet phone adapter like an ordinary, non-broadband type phone, and allows direct-dialing like any other phone. Packet8 also has the quality and clarity of any other ordinary phone line from Qwest or SBC. However the savings are huge because your calls are routed and received over your broadband highspeed internet connection. With packet8's internet phone service, you can carry your telephone line with you wherever you go in the world, and long as you have high speed internet service.
Now you can make and receive calls on your packet8's phone number over your computer or laptop anywhere in the world. This allows you to talk as if you were in your own home - even if you are in London, Berlin or Moscow. Packet8 Broadband Phone Service
Answer to Packet8 Frequently Asked Questions
What are the bandwidth requirements to use your phone service?
Generally, the best results are obtained with upstream and downstream bandwidths greater than 64 kb/s in both directions. Telephone service can be obtained below 64 kb/s but audio quality may not be up to par.
Do I need a static IP to use this service?
No, you do not need a static IP address to use this telephone service. The broadband telephone device that we provide works in a dynamic address (DHCP) environment, which is standard with most routers.
I do not have broadband service right now. I am looking into getting a DSL or Cable modem. Which one works better with your service?
Both DSL and cable modem services provide sufficient broadband Internet access bandwidth to support this service. We do recommend cable over DSL because it provides a slightly greater bandwidth.
My DSL provider requires me to keep a phone line with them. How can I take advantage of Packet8's savings ?
If your DSL provider forces you to keep a phone line with them, simply reduce the line to their least expensive and most basic line they offer. Even when you add the cost of Packet8's service to the cost of their basic line you will still get a lower total price with many more features, lower international rates, and a lower total phone bill.
How do I make local, long distance or international calls?
Local - Just pick up the telephone connected to the Packet8 service and call the number you are trying to reach. Remember that you always must use 11 digit dialing, i.e. 1+area code+phone number.
Long Distance - Just pick up the telephone connected to the Packet8 service and call the number you are trying to reach. Remember that you always must use 11 digit dialing, i.e. 1+area code+phone number.
International Calls - Just pick up the telephone connected to the Packet 8 service and call the number you are trying to reach. To dial international you need to dial 011 + country code + city code + phone number.
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