Vonage launches Vonage Pro

Posted by Caitlin on July 28th, 2008

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Back in January, we described Vonage’s “MyVonage” product strategy, which included a number of planned next generation enhancements for Vonage subscribers.

Today, Vonage announced the launch of Vonage Pro, which is a new service designed to give Vonage customers access to their home phone while traveling. Vonage Pro will allow customers to access their home phone number from any computer with access to a high speed internet connection. With Vonage Companion, a  next generation SoftPhone client, customers can make and receive calls using their PC’s built-in microphone and speakers or use a headset with a microphone. Incoming calls will ring on the customer’s home phone as well as Vonage Companion. Customers can also use both devices simultaneously, which essentially provides a second phone line. Vonage Companion also offers customer requested features such as selective call block, conference calling, personalized ringtones and call recording.

This type of remote access VoIP service is the first of its kind from any VoIP provider. Vonage Pro comes with Vonage’s Residential Premium Unlimited Plan, and will be available to new customers for a plan fee of $34.99 per month, plus taxes and fees. As part of an initial promotion, the first month is free. Existing customers who are already on the Residential Premium Unlimited Plan can add Vonage Pro for an additional $10 per month, and the first month is also free for these customers.

To read more about Vonage and other VoIP services, see our comparison and reviews. We recommend that consumers interested in learning more about Vonage Pro call their toll-free number specifically for NextAdvisor.com readers: (800) 560-4243.

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