ACN Digital Phone and Videophone Service
ACN vs. Competence
Listed below are some disadvantages associated with using other phone services compared to using ACN’s digital phone service and video phone.
Disadvantages of Skype
• Not a viable replacement for traditional phones.
• Both parties need active computers, Skype WiFi phone or video phone
• You need to be registered and online to receive / make calls
• For 24/7 access, the computer must be on at all times, which increases cost and shortens the life of the computer.
• Security venerability – Since the computer must be on at all times and you must run this application with the computer-based service, there is an increased risk of security issues (ie viruses)
• It does not come with the ability to make outgoing non-Skype calls. You must purchase a pay-as-you-go service or monthly subscription to make outgoing calls to non-Skype users
• It does not come with the ability to receive incoming calls other than Skype. The user must purchase a phone through the Skype website to receive incoming calls from non-Skype users.
• Wireless devices that provide mobility within the user’s home cannot be connected
• It does not support 911 and cannot be used for emergency calls.
• Does not support caller ID in the US, Mexico or other countries
• Does not include more than 16 calling features you receive with ACN digital phone service
• Skype only includes call forwarding, which only works if the user has purchased credits for outgoing calls
• Customer incurs a fee for voicemail
Disadvantages of MagicJack
• Video capabilities not included
• Not a viable replacement for traditional phone service
• Computer required to use the telephone service
• You must install the application on the computer, be connected and online to receive / make calls
• For 24/7 access, the computer must be on at all times, which increases cost and shortens the life of the computer.
• Security vulnerability – Since the computer must be turned on at all times and you must run this application, there is a high risk of security problems (ie viruses)
• Does not include more than 16 calling features you receive with ACN digital phone service
• The service will not work if the computer is in sleep mode
• Customer service is not available beyond online chat.
Disadvantages of cable
• Video capabilities not included
• Requires purchase of high-speed Internet service from cable company
• Voice service can only work with cable company’s high-speed Internet service.
• The price may be higher if it is not part of the cable company bundle offer.
I hope this gives some clarity to those of you looking for the best deals on home phone service. Sometimes finding the service you need with the features you want can be tricky, especially for those of us with a busy lifestyle.