So Just How Does Broad Band Phone Service with iConnectHere Work?

To enable the Broadband Phone service, you must have the Cisco ATA 186 or Grandstream BudgetTone 101 IP Phone or another certified SIP device. The Cisco ATA and Grandstream are plug & play when you buy them directly from iConnectHere during sign up.  Calling Plans start at only $8.95.

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This is how it works with the Grandstream IP Phone:

This is how it works with the 
Cisco ATA:

Broad Band ModemBroad Band RouterBroad Band Grandstream IP Phone
Broad Band ModemBroad Band DSL RouterCisco ATAUse any phone for Broad Band Phone Service


A Router is required when sharing your internet connection with your PC. Routers are not sold through iConnectHere and are generally available from most retail stores.  More Info and the best prices on Routers can be Found at Cognigen PC.

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Here is a feature summary to help you compare the Cisco ATA and Grandsteam IP Phone.

Features Provided

 Grandstream IP  Phone

Cisco 
ATA


    Call Waiting
 

Call waiting may be enabled or disabled at any time.

  X


    Caller ID
 

The phone number of the person calling you is displayed on the Grandstream phone. Caller ID also works with the ATA if you have a separate caller ID box or you phone has Caller ID build in.

X X


    Caller ID Block

To block your identity when making a call press *67. This feature is available on a call-by-call basis and is enabled by default.

  X

    
   
Take It With You When You Travel

The Grandstream IP Phone can be taken with you where ever you go and used from any broad band connection.  While visiting family you can bring your phone and plug it into their broad band connection or take it to hotels and use a hotel broad band connection.  Now your phone service can travel with you.  You can also do the same with the Cisco ATA and plug any phone into it even a hotel phone.

X X

   
   
Cordless Phone

Connect any analog phone to the ATA - including a cordless phone.

  X
    
    Direct digital connection

Broad band Phone connects directly to your Broad band Internet connection (Ethernet connection to your modem or router). You do not need to have you computer on to make and receive calls.

X X
    
   
Easy Set-up

No technical knowledge required to set up Broadband Phone.  It is basically plug and play.

X X

    Fax

You may connect a fax machine to either port of the ATA in order to send and receive a fax. All our calling plans work with fax.

  X

    Member-to-Member Calls

Call any iConnectHere or FWD member in the world for Free!  That is from any location in the world to any other location.  Broad band phone service is changing everything about telecommunications.

X X

    Mute Button

Included with the Grand Stream Phone.  If the phone you plug into the ATA has a mute button the feature will work.

X  
    
    Real Time Call Records

See your call records instantly on the web.
You can view your Call Records for the past three months directly through the Members Center, by selecting the 'Call Records' menu from the Navigation Bar on your screen.

X X

    Redial Button

Included with the Grandstream phone.

X  

    Repeat Dialing - [Cisco ATA Only]

Call a busy number repeatedly at periodic intervals for a specific length of time. Repeat dialing tries the busy number for up to 30 minutes and is then automatically switched off unless the called party's phone rings.

  X
    Soft Client - Use Your Account from Any Broad Band PC

A soft-client is not necessary to make Broadband Phone calls. Some customers find it useful to use their Broadband Phone account to make PC-to-phone calls with our free PCPhone software. Great to use with any computer or laptop when you are away from the home or office.

X X

    Speaker Phone Built In

Included with the Grandstream phone.

X  

    Telephone Number Portability

Your telephone number is not limited by where you live. For example, receive calls to your New York telephone number even if you live in Madrid (or anywhere in the world) - take your number with you when you travel or move!

X X

   
Telephone Number Selection

Select the country and area code for your telephone number. Get a US, UK or Israel number no matter where you live in the world.

X X

    Two Telephone Lines and Numbers

The ATA supports up to two phone lines. Each line may have its own calling plan and telephone number.

  X
   
    Voice Mail

Access messages from any phone or the web.
You may retrieve voicemail message very easily from the phone or from the Internet.  Voice mail is free with all plans.

X X

   
Voice Mail Retreival Button

  Included wtih the Grandstream Phone

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