[geeks] Vonage alternative?

[Sheldon T. Hall]

Quoth Dan Duncan ...
>
> Well, since the future of my Vonage line is in question I 
> should start scoping out the alternatives.
[snip]
> I'm now on DSL without a voice line (naked DSL) so adding
> voice service is an option that would probably stack up
> decently against a VOIP service.

One of our winter storms took out my ISP for 72 hours this year, so I'm
leery of an all-IP comms set-up.

I've got DSL for the computers, a POTS line for the house, and a cellphone
with "free" LD.  I could probably find lower-cost providers in each
category, but the ones I have are as reliable as can be expected, and the
prices are reasonable.

I also find having a POTS line to be a great comfort.  It doesn't garner
many geek points, but it always works.  I can use any old phone anywhere in
the house, so the SO can choose them for style.  If my DSL takes a dive, I
can use dial-up over the POTS line. 

So ... Were I you, I'd add a POTS line and take the hit on my geek points.

-Shel