[OT] Comcast phone service?

[Jerry Feldman]

On Wed, 4 Jan 2006 21:47:08 -0500 (EST)
Scott Ehrlich <scott at ehrlichtronics.com> wrote:

> I know this is a bit off-topic, but I think it is still relevant (correct
> me if I'm wrong).
> 
> What are people's thoughts/experiences with Comcast residential phone
> service?   How does it compare with Verizon?   What is the call quality
> like?   How is the customer/technical service?   If something goes wrong,
> how good are they with responding and troubleshooting?    Do they have
> their own power source like Verizon?    Can I have as many phones
> connected as I want?
Comcast has 2 different phone services.
1. Digital Phone. This is what I have. Power source is supplied in the
same manner as Verizon. Cable comes from the pole to the outside
junction box. The line was very much clearer than Verizon. Have not had
any problems.

2. Digital Voice - This is VOIP using the cable modem as the in-house
equipment. The VOIP is delivered to Comcast's head-end where it ties
into the phone network unlike other VOIP systems where the Internet is
used. The Arris cable modems have 2 internal rechargable battery slots
with one battery supplied. 


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