Can we get separate Vonage accounts with different phone numbers on the same internet connection?

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April 6th, 2010 - Posted by Tasha

The following is an actual-user submitted question:

Q:  My mom and I live at the same address and use the same cable connection for broadband internet service.  Can we get separate Vonage accounts with different phone numbers?  Will it be separate phones or will it be like a party line where if she is on her phone and I pick it up to make a call I will hear her conversation and visa versa?

A: Yes, you can have 2 separate Vonage accounts at the same physical address using the same broadband internet service.  If you sign up one account under your name and one under your mother's name they will be billed seperately.  You will also get 2 different phone numbers.

The Vonage phone service supports up to 5 phones on one broadband internet connection.  This is because Vonage only uses a limited amount of bandwidth to function.  You can either have these phones all on the same Vonage account, or you can sign up for different and separate accounts where each account has it's own  phone number.

If the accounts are different, as in the case of you and your mom, you will not be able to hear or intercept each other's phone calls.  It will work just as if you had 2 different land lines.  Your phone won't hear any of her conversations, and she won't hear any of yours.  Because they are are 2 separate phone lines you could actually call her phone from your line and you could talk to each other (this would come in handy if you have a big house!).

There are a myriad of uses for multiple Vonage lines.  It's convenient for large families who want a separate line for their teenagers, or homes with multiple families under one roof.  It also works well for those who would like both a home and business line at their address.

Right now Vonage World is running a special where the first 6 months are only $14.99 a month (and $25.99/mo  thereafter).  With Vonage World you can make unlimited calls within the US and to 60+ countries.  You can sign up online, or if you're more comfortable you can call Vonage direct with questions at 888-692-8076.