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  Packet8 Reviews. VoIP Reviews by CNET.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
You can transfer your current number to Packet8 service (area codes are available in all but four states in the United States), and you can also purchase a second virtual number in another area code.
As with other VoIP services, setting up Packet8 is simple: plug in the phone adapter to your network router, connect the power cord to a wall outlet, connect your home phone to the adapter, and you're ready to go.
Of the VoIP services we've tested, Packet8 was the slowest to connect a call from the moment the last digit was pressed to the moment we heard ringing.
reviews.cnet.com /voip/packet8/4505-9238_7-30974762.html   (2009 words)

  
 Packet8 Tango
Packet8 (www.packet8.net), a leader in Internet-based voice and video communications, has developed the world’s first Video Terminal Adapter (VTA) that instantly turns any standard analog phone into a state-of-the-art videophone.
The Packet8 Tango works with Packet8’s VideoPhone Service which includes calling features such as Voicemail, Caller ID with Name, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding and many more.
For more information about Packet8 voice and video Internet phone service plans go to www.packet8.net.
getpacket8.packet8.net /tangocontest   (245 words)

  
 Packet8 Review - Compare Packet8 VoIP
Packet8 offers Video Calling through its Video Phone service, which can be an ideal way to connect more closely to your relatives and friends leaving across continents.
Packet8 offers toll-free number service in conjunction with their unlimited calling plans that provide the callers the ability to call the packet8subscriber for no charge regardless of their location inside the US or the subscribers location worldwide.
Packet8 customer support is available from 5.00am to 7.00pm PDT Monday through Saturday and technical support is available from 5.00am to 9.00pm PDT Monday to Saturday.
www.compare-voip.net /packet8.php   (1369 words)

  
 Packet8 | Frequently Asked Questions
Packet8 only charges a 3% Federal Excise Tax (FET) on the total amount of your bill, so if you make no international (non-Packet8 calls outside the U.S. or Canada), your total monthly bill from us will be $20.55 on the $19.95 plan.
Packet8 phone numbers are never "busy" calls are always routed to an available endpoint or to your voicemail box.
Packet8 will assign you a new Packet8 telephone number that works over your existing internet connection, but you are responsible for making any changes to your existing telephone service, if you so desire.
www.aitelephone.com /packet8-faq.html   (2982 words)

  
 8x8 Packet8 Braodband Phone Adapter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Packet8 uses your existing high-speed internet connection to deliver unlimited calling from a regular analog telephone.
Packet8 asks you to specify the "rate center" (calling area or city name) that you would like to have assigned to your account.
Packet8 is available to you even if we do not have your local area code or rate center.
www.digitaletailer.com /shop/product.aspx?sku=8X8DTA310   (433 words)

  
 8x8 Announces Packet8 Virtual Office for Small Businesses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Packet8 Virtual Office(TM) is an easy-to-use business class telephone service alternative to traditional PBX systems or expensive Centrex class services from legacy telecommunications providers, while providing features and services that neither can provide.
Packet8 Virtual Office allows users anywhere in the world to be part of a virtual PBX that includes auto attendants, conference bridges, extension-to-extension dialing and ring groups, in addition to a rich variety of other business class PBX features normally found on dedicated PBX equipment.
Packet8 Virtual Office allows users anywhere in the world to be part of a virtual PBX that includes auto attendants, conference bridges, extension-to-extension dialing, ring groups and a host of other high end business class PBX features while still following true to Packet8 unlimited calling anywhere in the United States and Canada.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-29-2004/0002136291&EDATE=   (769 words)

  
 Packet8 Broadband Phone Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Packet8 is an affordable, easy-to-use broadband telephone and videophone service designed with both residential and business customers in mind.
Packet8 allows anyone with broadband (high-speed) Internet access to use their regular phone to make UNLIMITED calls to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada for as little as $19.99 per month.
Packet8 Virtual Office is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) hosted PBX service that allows small to medium-sized businesses anywhere in the world to use an unlimited number of extension options.
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 Packet8 Broadband VoIP Phone Service
When you subscribe to a Packet8 plan using our online store, you will be shipped a broadband phone service adapter (at no extra cost) or a standalone videophone (at a greatly discounted price) depending upon the plan.
Packet8 will transfer your existing number or give you a new telephone number from the area code of your choice.
Packet8 sends all calls to and from you through the broadband phone service adapter or the videophone which then route the calls over the Internet, instead of using the traditional public telephone network.
www.voiphunt.com /packet8.htm   (670 words)

  
 Packet8 VOIP Broadband Telecom Service
Packet8 is an affordable, most complete and easy-to-use broadband telephone and videophone service.
When you subscribe to a Packet8 plan using our online store, you will be shipped a broadband telephone adapter (at no extra cost) or a standalone videophone (at a greatly discounted price) depending upon the plan.
Packet8 sends all calls to and from you through the broadband phone adapter or the videophone which then route the calls over the Internet, instead of using the traditional public telephone network.
home.comcast.net /~escape4freee/Packet8.htm   (378 words)

  
 Packet8 Broadband Phone Reduces Activation Fees
Packet8, a service of 8 x 8, Inc. is an affordable and easy-to-use broadband phone service that allows anyone with broadband (high-speed) Internet access such as DSL, Cable or T1 to use their regular phone to make UNLIMITED calls to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada for as little as $19.95 per month.
Packet8 sends all calls to and from their customers through a broadband phone adapter (included free) which then routes the calls over the Internet, instead of using the traditional public telephone network.
Easley, also points out that Packet8 is now offering local number portability (LNP) which allows customers in the US to retain their local telephone, cellular or Internet telephone service providers' phone numbers when switching service providers.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2004/11/emw177005.htm   (779 words)

  
 Packet8 Broadband Telephone Service
You use Packet8 like you would any telephone, because you actually use a regular telephone connected through Packet8's adapter to your broadband connection.
Currently, Packet8 is offering unlimited calls to anywhere within the USA and Canada for $19.99/month for residential users.
Packet8 has great international rates--often about 5 cents per minute to call Europe.
pcpitstop.com /internet/packet8tip.asp   (430 words)

  
 Packet8 DV326 Videophone PC Magazine - Find Articles
And now the company is pushing to bring the Packet8 DV326 Videophone to the mainstream by offering it at a low price: just $99 direct (plus a one-time $29.95 activation fee and shipping charges of $26.95).
Other consumer VoIP offerings, including a nonvideo offering from Packet8, have separate ATA (Analog Telephone Adapters) that let you hook your VoIP line to a cordless telephone base station, or distribute a dial tone throughout your house using your existing phone wiring.
If you know someone else with a Packet8 videophone, or want to set up an inexpensive way to video conference—whether with family and friends or for work—the DV326 videophone is the affordable way to go.
findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_zdpcm/is_200506/ai_n14683581   (918 words)

  
 Packet8 VoIP User Review
Packet8 VoIP service has proven to be over 99% reliable.
Packet8 is also very good about keeping subscribers informed of upcoming changes via email.
If you are interested in learning more about VoIP, or would like to compare providers, please visit http://www.saveonphoneservice.com To read other articles she has written about internet phone service, visit her blog at djvoip.blogspot.com.
home.aol.com /rudixworld/seo/print-story-10491.html   (775 words)

  
 Packet8 Videophone update
It's worth mentioning that one of my knocks against the original Packet8 videophone was that it uses a corded handset attached to it, which forces you to be near the videophone for all calls - including non-video calls.
What I forgot to ask Packet8 (8X8) was if they plan to allow this hybrid ATA/videophone to work with any ITSP (SunRocket, Vonage, etc.) or if it must exclusively work with Packet8.
Packet8 promised me a photo (soon) and a review unit as soon as they get some units in.
blog.tmcnet.com /blog/tom-keating/packet8/packet8-videophone-update.asp   (1057 words)

  
 broadband help » Review of Packet8
Packet8 finally released some long awaited features and they seem to be working quite well.
Packet8 has yet to provide fax and modem service though, even though it isn't that hard to provide that service (just a different codec)...
To start, I signed up in the middle of the month, so instead of charging for a full month, they prorated the first month, as should be expected.
www.dslreports.com /comment/2413/42516   (789 words)

  
 Amazon.com: 8x8 Packet8 Broadband VoIP Service with DTA-310 Phone Adapter: Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Packet8 service and adapter allow you to enjoy all the features that you have come to expect from traditional phones, such as call waiting, caller ID, personalized voicemail, and three-way calling, while also taking advantage of features only possible by utilizing the latest in internet technology.
Packet8 provides terrific value, and I never had any problems that their technical support staff wasn't willing and able to quickly address.
Packet8 just started hitting customers with a lot of extra fees, taxes, etc., bringing that nice $20 monthly plan up to almost $30.
www.amazon.com /Packet8-Broadband-Service-DTA-310-Adapter/dp/B0002JUHJ8   (2685 words)

  
 E911 Service from Packet8
Packet8 is the first broadband telephone service to offer Enhanced 911 (E911) service which automatically routes emergency calls and provides computer-based "screen pops" of caller information to emergency personnel at local Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs).
Packet8 service, including E911 service, does not function during an electrical power or broadband provider outage.
If Packet8 E911 service is available, when you dial 911, the call will be routed to the local PSAP designated for the address you have registered with Packet8.
www.voip-news.com /art/3u.html   (536 words)

  
 Packet8 Broadband Phone Service
Packet8 uses your existing high-speed Internet connection (DSL or Cable) to deliver high quality phone service at dramatically lower rates than the phone companies.
Packet8 Virtual Office is an affordable, easy-to-use alternative to traditional PBX systems that allows business users anywhere in the world to be part of a VoIP-hosted virtual phone system.
Otherwise, you need to switch to a modem that includes RJ-45 connetors which would allow Packet8 to be connected directly to the modem, or to be connected to a home router that is connected directly to the modem.
www.easycall.net /packet8   (2070 words)

  
 Packet8 Review: Compare Packet8 VoIP
Packet8 has a very large in-network, and most notably Packet8 is making a big impression on the business world, where it's office packages have many enthusiastic small-business customers.
All Packet8 plans include caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, and voicemail, and while their international rates may be lacklustre, Packet8 does offer an unlimited international plan for a mere fifty dollars, which has been saving many Packet8 customers hundreds of dollars.
The Packet8 price is great, and Packet8 has been making a big name for itself as the reliable and friendly alternative to Vonage.
www.voipjudge.com /packet8.htm   (383 words)

  
 broadband help » Detail : Packet8
Packet8 customers can choose a direct-dial telephone number from any of the more than 270 area codes offered by the service, and then use an 8x8-supplied terminal adapter to connect any telephone to a broadband internet connection and make or receive calls from a regular telephone number.
Packet8 was replacing a back end profile server and ran into a few snags so I am sorry to hear it took 3 days for you to get activated, My service went up right after setup when I started.
I got packet8 wanting to save money on calling in the states, and it more than did that, it worked great, I never had a single problem with it, the installation was breeze, practically plug 'n play.
www.dslreports.com /reviews/2413   (5280 words)

  
 HardwareGeeks.com - Packet8 Newsletter Mistake
Packet8 today accidently sent out a newsletter that exposed all of its clients emails.
If you are a Packet8 User please be wary of any email you recieve from now on.
According to this report, the threat is much greater than just spam: phishers can now send out emails asking Packet8 customers to "update" their information.
www.hardwaregeeks.com /comments.php?shownews=3607   (334 words)

  
 8x8, Inc. Expands VoIP and Videophone Service Offerings With CounterPath-Powered Packet8 Softalk(TM) - Technology - ...
Packet8 Softalk (TM) Basic allows unlimited IP to IP ("in- network") voice and video calling between Softalk users and existing Packet8 voice and videophone subscribers free of charge.
In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.99 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 offers the Packet8 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone with worldwide video calling for $19.99 per month.
Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP solution for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX service comprised of powerful business class features.
www.redorbit.com /news/technology/349583/8x8_inc_expands_voip_and_videophone_service_offerings_with_counterpathpowered/index.html?source=r_technology   (671 words)

  
 Packet8 VoIP Reviews and VoIP Ratings
I requested them to send me a new box, but that has to probably be approved by the CEO since they made such a big deal out of it.
If you make the mistake of giving Packet8 your credit card number, get ready for a crap storm should you be smart enough to actually attempt to use the technology to any level of what VOIP is capable of doing.
However, the best benefits come with Packet8 and knowing that they have the BEST e911 system available on the market today, I know my family will always be safe.
www.whichvoip.com /voip/user_reviews/packet8_user_review.htm   (1939 words)

  
 Amazon.com: 8x8 Packet8 Broadband VoIP Service with Adapter 410: Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Packet8 is an affordable and easy-to-use broadband telephone and videophone service.
Packet8 customer service gave me credit for the two weeks I was without service (because I was on a business trip and didnt order a new adapter right away).
Packet8 told me that it was the customer's responsibility to explicitly notify them to stop the service.
www.amazon.com /Packet8-Broadband-VoIP-Service-Adapter/dp/B000935SDC   (2169 words)

  
 Peninsula Communications - Packet8 Virtual Office
Virtual Office allows Packet8 subscribers anywhere in the world to employ a hosted PBX that permits an unlimited number of extensions for staff located in the same building or spread far and wide around the world.
8x8 has done all the "back-end" heavy lifting so that all our Packet8 subscribers need to do is plug in their Virtual Office phones and connect to their broadband access.
For Virtual Office to work, the Packet8 phones must be connected via an adapter (VO DTA-310) to the Internet.
www.pcnt.com /packet8/packet8-installation.html   (436 words)

  
 Review: VoIP Phone Systems For Small Business - Hardware Technology News by InformationWeek   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In the same way that Vonage provides a phone number and dial tone, Packet8 provides a "virtual office" by means of a hosted PBX that you can connect to from any broadband connection.
Minimum configuration for a Packet8 system is three extensions, but there is no upper limit to the number of extensions.
I connected a Packet8 model 390 phone unit to each, and as soon as the units were connected to the Packet8 PBX over the Internet, my three-extension virtual office was live.
www.informationweek.com /hardware/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=60400077&pgno=2&queryText=   (569 words)

  
 Packet8 Virtual Office: Business VoIP Hosted PBX Small Business Phone System
Get Packet8 Virtual Office and start enjoying calling features you never imagined your business could afford.
This powerful, automated inbound call routing solution enables small businesses to connect wired, mobile, home phones and other Virtual Office extensions under a single primary phone number.
Packet8 Selected as Preferred Replacement VoIP Service by SunRocket
www.packet8.net /business_services   (304 words)

  
 Packet8 VoIP DTA310 Broadband Phone Adapter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Packet8 offers a VoIP phone service that let's you use the power of a high-speed Internet DSL or Cable connection and a regular telephone to lower your phone bill.Packet8's VoIP phone service is loaded with features like the ones you pay extra for from a regular phone company.
Packet8, designed with both the residential and business customer in mind, is an affordable and easy-to-use broadband telephone service.
Packet8 allows anyone with high-speed (broadband Cable or DSL) Internet access to use their regular phone to make UNLIMITED calls to and from anywhere in the U.S. and Canada for a low monthly fee.
www.electronics-batteries.com /networking_hardware_8x8_inc_equ0201.htm   (303 words)

  
 Review: Packet8 Residential VOIP service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This makes your Packet8 VoIP phone functionally identical to all normal telephones, and it means that you can call any ordinary telephone user, who can in turn also call you.
Once you receive the DTA device from Packet8, it is very simple to install.
Packet8 has multiple plans available but the most popular plan is the “Freedom Unlimited” which offers unlimited calling in the US and Canada, voicemail, caller id, three-way calling, local number of your choice, and many more features for only $19.95/month.
www.homenethelp.com /web/review/packet8.asp   (848 words)

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