How Vonage VoIP Works

Vonage enables you to make phone calls to other landlines and mobiles using your existing high-speed Internet and home phone handset. Find out more by watching our video below.

How VoIP Works: Vonage uses the Internet to power your phone

Vonage routes your phone calls over your existing Internet rather than through a traditional telephone line. But even though your phone uses the Internet, it has nothing to do with your computer. In fact, your PC or Laptop doesn't even need to be switched on to use Vonage. The people you call don't need Vonage or an Internet connection. All they need is a regular phone. Likewise, when someone calls your Vonage phone, your phone rings as usual.

Requirements for using Vonage

  • Broadband connection
  • A touchtone phone - any touchtone phone will do
  • A Vonage phone adapter - the device that connects your high-speed Internet to your phone.
  • UK, Spanish or Portugese shipping address
  • A UK credit or Debit card

How to use multiple phones on one Vonage line

Cordless phone system

Some cordless phones come with base units and a choice of twin, trio or quad handsets. The base station of the cordless telephone plugs directly into the Vonage phone adapter. Multiple handsets can then be placed anywhere around your house.

Home wiring

Use your existing broadband and telephone sockets to route the Vonage service throughout your house. The Vonage line can support up to 5 phones.

Multiple Phones Diagram
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