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I'm converting my phones to Comcast VOIP, and they offer several different tiers of service. The base model is a 12 mbps up /2 mbps down (which is comparable to what I have now, and it seems to work well), but I'm wondering if it would be best to move up to the second tier, which is 22 mbps/5 mbps.
I have a Skype line that I use now on my current setup, and it seems to work fine for the most part. However, I'm concerned that if I have two VOIP lines, I'll end up with troubles. The cost is about $40/month more for the faster service so if I don't really need it I'd rather not pay it, but at the same time I don't want to shortchange myself. I can always go up after the install, but I'd have to pay a new fee of course.
I also use Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Vudu, along with standard internet usage (email, surfing, etc). I have 3 machines connected at the office, with no plans to add more at this time.
Any recommendations, especially from those with real-world experience? I don't need SpeedTest links or anything like that ...
I have a Skype line that I use now on my current setup, and it seems to work fine for the most part. However, I'm concerned that if I have two VOIP lines, I'll end up with troubles. The cost is about $40/month more for the faster service so if I don't really need it I'd rather not pay it, but at the same time I don't want to shortchange myself. I can always go up after the install, but I'd have to pay a new fee of course.
I also use Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Vudu, along with standard internet usage (email, surfing, etc). I have 3 machines connected at the office, with no plans to add more at this time.
Any recommendations, especially from those with real-world experience? I don't need SpeedTest links or anything like that ...
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Thanks for your comments. I've been researching my router and the QoS features, and I think that is where I need to concentrate my efforts.
Your comments helped me to better understand the concepts of VOIP and such - thanks again.
Your comments helped me to better understand the concepts of VOIP and such - thanks again.
I wasn't aware of the bandwidth requirements for voice calls, and it's kinda surprising - just thought there would be quite a bit more used for voice. The phone lines will be very busy for several months of the year (it's for my HVAC company here in the south, and we get heavy phone loads during the summer months, but not so much during the winter).