Anybody use Talkparade or have any info about it. The $9.99 softphone service looks inviting. It is new but where does it purchase its service and what is there backbone like?
Do you have the URL? I couldn't really find it, just a single Russian language page. (which I didn't visit.) IPphones use the internet as a "backbone". You can pretty much acquire a number almost anywhere in the world which will ring on your PC. Your family across the country can reach you by dialing a local number, reducing long distance costs.
I use the SJ Labs softphone with good results. I also have used XTen, but it has not gotten much use lately. http://www.sjlabs.com/ My service is an add-on to my Vonage service.
Also fairly good service and quality using Glophone; easy to use, free peer-to-peer, they even give new users 30 "anyphone" minutes free. http://www.glophone.com/
Sound quality largely depends upon your PC sound card unless you buy a digital USB handset. for example: http://www.glophone.com/content/store.aspx I have both of these handsets. I actually prefer the cheaper phone (the USB model is well made and very nice quality sound).
I have arthritis and have trouble holding the USB handset without hitting the dialer buttons. The handset is metal with a nice feel, just difficult for *ME* to use. I prefer using the softphone dialer as it saves a directory.
I think the same <cheaper> phone is available from Sipphone. (sipphone item is a few dollars less and free shipping as recently as Christmas)
Pepperoni
<sunny@comcast.net> wrote in message news:422207b1$1_4@127.0.0.1...> Anybody use Talkparade or have any info about it. The $9.99 softphone> service looks inviting. It is new but where does it purchase its service
What I want is a number that I can use or call forward - with my PC. Talkparade appears to be providing that at a reasonable price. I just want to make sure it is not one of those to good to be true deals.
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What I want is a number that I can use or call forward - with my PC.> Talkparade appears to be providing that at a reasonable price. I just want> to make sure it is not one of those to good to be true deals.>
It seems to be similar to the Vonage service, with which I have been quite satisfied.
Will they let you use the soft phone without the regular modem? Vonage markets their soft phone as an add-on service. My (SJLabs) soft phone is so reliable that I've loaned out my modem to a friend who is currently traveling so we can stay in touch.
Read the features. It seems to have what you want. I have most of my features turned off, but everything you need seems to be included. You will also have a voice mail option that you can likely access from another phone line, or have forwarded via email.
If you can get the softphone alone for that price, I would jump on it. I like the service and all the optional features.
Here it is:
"Stand alone service Unlike other broadband phone companies, we do not require that you use our Home or Office phone service before you can sign up for our Laptop SoftPhone. We're sure that once you try our Laptop service, you will switch to TalkParade for all your calling needs. "
You're gonna love your soft phone. I use mine exclusively at home now. Even if your PC isn't on 24/7, you can configure your features to serve your needs.
In the event you do sign on for the phone adapter modem, make sure you save the box to return the modem at the end:
"Is there any minimum term commitment on the TalkParade calling plans? All of our plans are month-to-month which means you can change your plan or terminate our service at any time. You will need to return the TalkParade Phone Adaptor in its original box in good condition within 14 days of cancellation otherwise there will be a termination fee of $119."
This is comparable to Vonage, but I believe the charge is a bit higher for non-return. *SAVE THE BOX FOLKS*
They seem to have Vonage beat on the stand alone soft phone. There *MAY* be a one time set-up fee (and maybe a free service month), but I did not check that far into their requirements.
Go for it Sunny. I don't know how they do their billing. Vonage auto deducts using the debit card (visa) tied to my checking account. There are no paper bills, but everything is available online immediately. (Vonage)
You will need a headset or handset for best quality. PC speakers will make feedback (echo) through your microphone. I have used a cheap (free) earbud with good results.
Pepperoni wrote:> I use the SJ Labs softphone with good results. I also have used XTen, but> it has not gotten much use lately.> http://www.sjlabs.com/> My service is an add-on to my Vonage service.
I have tested a lot types of soft phones. I had also the best results with sjphone. But where can i buy a G.729 codec? Who know a source?
"jpk" <jpk8201@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:d0i32e$qea$1@atlas.ip-plus.net...> Hi all>
Pepperoni wrote:> > I use the SJ Labs softphone with good results. I also have used XTen,
it has not gotten much use lately.> > http://www.sjlabs.com/> > My service is an add-on to my Vonage service.>
I have tested a lot types of soft phones.> I had also the best results with sjphone.> But where can i buy a G.729 codec? Who> know a source?>
jpk
XTen Pro includes the G-729 codec. The "lite" version does not.
Sipphone sells a "PRO" version for $7.99 http://sipphone.com/softphone/ Setup for Xten Pro was twitchy (auto profile loaded improperly; hand configuration was successful but tedious)
I signed up for TalkParade Friday evening. The software download had a .a extension and tries to open in Excel. I've emailed customer support three times, called twice, no response as of Tuesday mid-day. So customer support is I'd say, can't speak for the service yet.
I've been using TalkParade for 3 months now the 4.99 plan and its perfect for me. The only thing is that I want to use x-lite on another PC and I do not know how to set it up. Anyone done this?
I second the opinion that TalkParade customer service is non-existent. I emailed and call twice for some billing issues...no response. Just imagine if you were trying to cancel service. Good luck! Planning to disputing with my credit card company directly.
help! I have been usting Talkparade and it's a great service, but yesterday for no reason at all it stopped working (keep getting a Login timeout error) and today, I can't even go to their website. Anyone know if something major is happening with the company? OR just an outage? Thanks! Lucy
I've used TalkParade for about 9 months now. I agree - customer service is poor, but the price is right and it has been working well for me until today. I'm stuck on 'awaiting proxy login information' with no dial-tone and can't make calls. The site is inaccessible. I'm hoping this is a temporary issue. Anyone else have any info?
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