Switching to Rogers Home Phone dilemma

[nyik]

I posted this in the Home Hot Deals section, not sure if it'll get the proper views.

With the current deal going on wrt the Internet package (3 mos free + modem + no contract), I was thinking of switching my Bell services over. I've got all 3 services: phone, internet, tv.

I'm hoping to switch everything over to Rogers. The only issue stopping me is that I have no idea how my security system will function after the switch. Rogers Home Phone is VOIP, is it not? If that's the case, during an outage, the landline will be disconnected. The security system won't be able to send a signal to the command center if that's the case. How do i get around this? I'm sure that somehow this is addressed since tonnes of people are signing up for Rogers Home Phone...

Thoughts?

Thanks,
Nelson

[Gee]

Rogers also has analogue service from their acquisition of Sprint.

The only other solution is to get a cellular for the alarm.

[audit13]

I posted this in the Home Hot Deals section, not sure if it'll get the proper views.

With the current deal going on wrt the Internet package (3 mos free + modem + no contract), I was thinking of switching my Bell services over. I've got all 3 services: phone, internet, tv.

I'm hoping to switch everything over to Rogers. The only issue stopping me is that I have no idea how my security system will function after the switch. Rogers Home Phone is VOIP, is it not? If that's the case, during an outage, the landline will be disconnected. The security system won't be able to send a signal to the command center if that's the case. How do i get around this? I'm sure that somehow this is addressed since tonnes of people are signing up for Rogers Home Phone...

Thoughts?

Thanks,
Nelson
Rogers HomePhone is not voip. They supply you with a phone "modem" that has its own battery backup. The modem acts as a bridge between the cable coming into your house and your home's internal telephone wiring. I have experienced power outages and the phone lines continue to function.

[Gee]

Rogers HomePhone is not voip. They supply you with a phone "modem" that has its own battery backup. The modem acts as a bridge between the cable coming into your house and your home's internal telephone wiring. I have experienced power outages and the phone lines continue to function.

That is still VoIP, the only difference is the modem has a battery back up.

[Avatar]

It is VOIP. Roger had copper line before but they gradually move everyone to VOIP lines. I think that started last year or year before. And it's quite expensive for VOIP.

Normally I won't put put all eggs in the same basket. If you move everything to Rogers, everything goes down when Cable is down/cut.

[audit13]

That is still VoIP, the only difference is the modem has a battery back up.

It's voip? I thought it wasn't because it doesn't run through my router and my fax machine works as if it were connected to a regular landline.

I know that there have been times when my Internet and teleivision service isn't working but the telephone lines still work.

Thanks for the information.

[JWL]

This article may be of interest. It says that Rogers is facilited VOIP whereas Vonage is unfacilitated VOIP.
http://www.providentsecurity.ca/blog/2006/08/rogers_home_pho.html

[sillysimms]

Rogers also has analogue service from their acquisition of Sprint.

The only other solution is to get a cellular for the alarm.

Not any more, at least for any areas where their cable phone is available. We were former Sprint customers and stuck with Rogers with a traditional landline. Last year got a notice that we had to switch to the "other" phone line as they were no longer supporting traditional landlines.

I called them. They said they were discontinuing it in all areas and switching people over area by area (they didn't want to pay to rent Bell lines anymore). So we switched to TekSavvy and have been happy ever since.

[y2jversion1]

The forced IP phone switch by Rogers was what made me switch to Bell as I prefer the redundancy of analogue phone connections...

[dlhunter]

I don't understand why ppl switch to Rogers Home Phone. You WILL end up paying way more what should be very cheap (it's VOIP after all!!!).
The System Access Fee alone will put you in disadvantage, not to mention total dependence on this cable monopoly.

Further, HS Internet from Rogers will only give you 60GB of traffic per month. If your Bell line has no limitations, then it's pretty dumb to switch. Additionally, if you want to save $$$, keep your Bell phone line and get TekSavvy/Acanac internet for good discount.

My 2c.

[Gee]

Further, HS Internet from Rogers will only give you 60GB of traffic per month.

I have a Bell line, I just prefer the reliability of Bell.

But in Rogers' defense. The VoIP Service does not run through your High Speed Cable modem.

It is on a seperate node, there is a second cable modem when you get the service.

1. Does not count towards your High Speed Cap
2. If your high speed goes down, the phone will stay up, it is on a seperate node. Seperate modem etc.

[teoconca]

I have a Bell line, I just prefer the reliability of Bell.

I am with you Gee.
I trust the old fashion Bell land line better than other services. Power outage or not the land line is much trust worthy.
For internet, I am with Teksavvy.
For TV, I use free Over the Air antenna for my HD channels (locals). Or download movie using Teksavvy high speed internet.

[Zero1]

I am with you Gee.
I trust the old fashion Bell land line better than other services. Power outage or not the land line is much trust worthy.
For internet, I am with Teksavvy.
For TV, I use free Over the Air antenna for my HD channels (locals). Or download movie using Teksavvy high speed internet.

+1. Only difference for me is that my TV is Rogers which i don't use unless I want to watch weather or something else relevant.

[Paolo]

they all use voip
rogers home fon and bell home fone uses voip.

vioice, it goes through and converts to ip packets