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<strong>What</strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>Vonage</strong> Extensions?<br />

Extensions <strong>is</strong> a <strong>feature</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vonage</strong> service that allows you to associate one non-<strong>Vonage</strong><br />

telephone number to each <strong>of</strong> your <strong>Vonage</strong> lines. You can enjoy the same low international<br />

rates as your <strong>Vonage</strong> home calling plan from any phone, even mobiles, at no extra charge.<br />

Can I have more than one Extension?<br />

Yes, you can add a second Extension to your <strong>Vonage</strong> plan for only $4.99/mo. (plus tax). It's<br />

fast and easy to reg<strong>is</strong>ter, and you'll enjoy unlimited¹ calling or low per-minute rates, the same<br />

as your <strong>Vonage</strong> home plan.Log in and sign up in your Online Account today! Adding a second<br />

Extension <strong>is</strong> available on all plans except World Premium Unlimited.<br />

How do I make international calls using my Extension?<br />

Your <strong>Vonage</strong> Extension line will have the same International plan as your <strong>Vonage</strong> home<br />

calling plan, so if you're regular line <strong>is</strong> <strong>Vonage</strong> World, then so <strong>is</strong> your mobile. International<br />

calling when you want, when it's convenient for you.<br />

1. Dial your access number from your reg<strong>is</strong>tered phone.<br />

2. Enter your PIN.<br />

3. Dial the international destination number.<br />

How <strong>is</strong> the sound quality with <strong>Vonage</strong>?<br />

<strong>Vonage</strong> call quality <strong>is</strong> comparable to that <strong>of</strong> traditional landline or mobile phone service.<br />

<strong>What</strong> do I need to get started with <strong>Vonage</strong>?<br />

In order to use <strong>Vonage</strong> service, you will need the following:<br />

• A broadband Internet connection, such as cable or DSL.<br />

• A U.S. billing and shipping address.<br />

• A <strong>Vonage</strong> Phone Adapter <strong>is</strong> included with your online purchase, shipped Priority, at no<br />

additional charge when you place your order online! (Excludes shipping to AK & HI)<br />

• Any touch-tone phone, corded or cordless.<br />

Do I need a computer to use <strong>Vonage</strong>?<br />

All you need <strong>is</strong> a, high-speed Internet connection, a touchtone phone, and a <strong>Vonage</strong> phone<br />

adapter. Priority shipping <strong>of</strong> your free <strong>Vonage</strong> phone adapter <strong>is</strong> included at no additional<br />

charge when you place your order online! (Excludes AK & HI.)<br />

<strong>What</strong> are the per-minute rates to mobile phones not included in my plan?<br />

If your plan does not include calls to mobile phones for the country you call most, you will still<br />

get GREAT per-minute rates for those calls too!<br />

Will I still receive calls if my power or Internet service goes out?<br />

Yes. Just set up your Network Availability Number when you sign up, and during an outage,<br />

all calls are forwarded to the landline or mobile number you provided.<br />

Are calls to mobile numbers free with <strong>Vonage</strong> World?


<strong>Vonage</strong> World includes free unlimited¹ calling to cell phones in the Bahamas, Brunei, Canada,<br />

China, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, Saipan, San Marino,<br />

Singapore, Thailand, the United States and the US Virgin Islands. See included countries l<strong>is</strong>t<br />

If free unlimited calling to cell phones <strong>is</strong> not included for the country you call most, you still get<br />

GREAT per-minute rates for those calls too.<br />

Are there any restrictions for "unlimited calling"?<br />

Our worldwide phone service <strong>is</strong> for normal residential use only and may not be used for<br />

commercial or other special purposes. See our Reasonable Use Policy and Terms <strong>of</strong><br />

Service for more information.<br />

Is an Internet connection included with your service?<br />

No. In order to use <strong>Vonage</strong> service, you'll need to have broadband Internet service from a<br />

third-party Internet Service Provider (ISP). <strong>Vonage</strong> works with any high-speed Internet service<br />

(such as DSL or cable).<br />

How can I get a Fax Line with <strong>Vonage</strong>?<br />

After you have establ<strong>is</strong>hed service with <strong>Vonage</strong> you can add a fax line through your Online<br />

Account. Residential customers can quickly add a fax line at any time for only $9.99 per<br />

month (plus taxes and fees). For business customers, a fax line with unlimited incoming and<br />

500 minutes <strong>of</strong> outgoing fax service to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico <strong>is</strong> included at no<br />

extra charge. Activating your fax line <strong>is</strong> quick and easy from your Online Account.<br />

Is <strong>Vonage</strong> easy to install?<br />

Yes, very easy. All you need to do <strong>is</strong> connect your <strong>Vonage</strong> Phone Adapter to your high-speed<br />

Internet connection and your touchtone phone. An installation guide <strong>is</strong> included with the<br />

adapter. Free Priority shipping <strong>is</strong> included at no additional charge when you place your order<br />

online! (Excludes AK & HI)<br />

Does <strong>Vonage</strong> provide installation services?<br />

Yes, although <strong>Vonage</strong> <strong>is</strong> easy enough for most users to install on their own. For more<br />

technical installations, or to make all the phone jacks in your home or <strong>of</strong>fice work with<br />

<strong>Vonage</strong>, we have pr<strong>of</strong>essional installers who can help. Home installation guide.<br />

Which countries are included with <strong>Vonage</strong> World?<br />

<strong>Vonage</strong> World includes unlimited calling to landline phones in all cities and locations in more<br />

than 60 countries. Plus, it also includes unlimited calling to mobile phones in select<br />

countries. See included country l<strong>is</strong>t.<br />

Can I use my <strong>Vonage</strong> phone line to send a fax?<br />

Yes, you can use your <strong>Vonage</strong> phone line to send faxes. Simply connect your phone line to<br />

your fax machine, ensure that the Baud Rate on your machine <strong>is</strong> set to 9600, and you are<br />

ready to send or receive a fax. Even though you can use your main phone line to send faxes,<br />

it <strong>is</strong> highly recommended to have a dedicated fax line.<br />

<strong>What</strong> are "Special Numbers"?<br />

Special Numbers are designated as Non-Geographic, Satellite and External Territories. Some<br />

examples <strong>of</strong> special numbers are:


Australia External Territories, NGN Special Services, LCFA Special Services, NCFA Special<br />

Services, audiotext Special Services (telephone-based audio information or entertainment<br />

programs such as horoscopes, sports information,etc.), SpaceMob Special Services, Ellipso<br />

Satellite System, EMSAT Special Services, Global MobilSatServ Special Services, Globalstar<br />

- Avrasya Special Services, Inmasat Special Services, Iridium Special Services, MCP Network<br />

Special Services, Oration Special Services, Satellite Network Special Services, Satellite<br />

Special Services, UPT.<br />

Will I receive a paper bill?<br />

No, but you can see your statement anytime by logging in to your <strong>Vonage</strong> Online Account.<br />

You can also see past and present billing activity and print copies <strong>of</strong> your statements to keep<br />

for your own records.<br />

How do I add more lines with my order? (including fax)<br />

Additional lines (including fax lines) can be added by logging into your <strong>Vonage</strong> Online Account<br />

once your primary number <strong>is</strong> activated with your initial order. If you are planning to order more<br />

than one phone line with <strong>Vonage</strong> you must first complete your order online, and then log into<br />

your <strong>Vonage</strong> Online Account to add the additional phone lines and/or fax lines.<br />

Can I transfer my number to <strong>Vonage</strong> and how long will the number transfer take?<br />

The number transfer usually takes 7 to 10 business days from the time you complete the<br />

Number Transfer Authorization (NTA). If there are any <strong>is</strong>sues, <strong>Vonage</strong> will email you or call<br />

you on the contact information you have on file. You can check the status <strong>of</strong> your number<br />

transfer by logging into your Online Account and clicking on "Ex<strong>is</strong>ting Phone Number Transfer<br />

Status".<br />

Will <strong>Vonage</strong> work with my home alarm system?<br />

At th<strong>is</strong> time, <strong>Vonage</strong> doesn't work with home alarm systems.

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