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Will I be given a phone number?Some broadband telephone service providers provide phone numbers while others do not. (Q23)
Will I be given a phone number?
Some broadband telephone service providers provide phone numbers while others do not. (Q23)
How is my phone number assigned to me?When signing up for the service, depending on your location, you will have the choice of having a new number assigned to you, or transferring an existing phone number to your broadband service. (Q48)
How is my phone number assigned to me?
When signing up for the service, depending on your location, you will have the choice of having a new number assigned to you, or transferring an existing phone number to your broadband service. (Q48)
What is "Alternate Number" service?Some broadband telephone service providers can provide additional phone numbers, attached to the same phone line. When anyone calls your alternate number, your phone will ring differently, compared to your phone number. This service could be used to indicate calls to different members of the household, as incoming fax line or to let your family and friends from out of town to call you locally. (Q10)
What is "Alternate Number" service?
Some broadband telephone service providers can provide additional phone numbers, attached to the same phone line. When anyone calls your alternate number, your phone will ring differently, compared to your phone number. This service could be used to indicate calls to different members of the household, as incoming fax line or to let your family and friends from out of town to call you locally. (Q10)
Can I have a phone number in a different area code than my home phone?Yes, you can. When you sign up for the service you will be asked both where you reside and where you want your phone number area code to be located in. You will still be able to place and receive calls at your home, but callers will assume the calls are coming from and going to the location defined by the area code and prefix you chose. (Q50)
Can I have a phone number in a different area code than my home phone?
Yes, you can. When you sign up for the service you will be asked both where you reside and where you want your phone number area code to be located in. You will still be able to place and receive calls at your home, but callers will assume the calls are coming from and going to the location defined by the area code and prefix you chose. (Q50)
Can an alternate number have a different area code than my main number?Yes, this is possible with some broadband telephone service providers. (Q11)
Can an alternate number have a different area code than my main number?
Yes, this is possible with some broadband telephone service providers. (Q11)
Can I get multiple phone numbers?Some broadband telephone service providers support this while others do not. (Q9)
Can I get multiple phone numbers?
Some broadband telephone service providers support this while others do not. (Q9)
Will my phone number listed in the phone book?Probably not. Check with your prospective broadband service provider. (Q22)
Will my phone number listed in the phone book?
Probably not. Check with your prospective broadband service provider. (Q22)
Can I transfer my phone number to a broadband telephone service?Many broadband telephone service providers can transfer landline phone numbers within their serviceable areas. (Q6)
Can I transfer my phone number to a broadband telephone service?
Many broadband telephone service providers can transfer landline phone numbers within their serviceable areas. (Q6)
What happens to my phone number if I move to a new permanent address?You can still take your broadband telephone and phone number with you. As long as you have a high speed cable modem or DSL Internet connection available with the minimum 90 Kbps speed (upload and download), you should be able to connect the Telephone Adapter and begin using it exactly as you did at your former residence. Everything about your service, including your telephone number, login, and password will remain the same. (Q54)
What happens to my phone number if I move to a new permanent address?
You can still take your broadband telephone and phone number with you. As long as you have a high speed cable modem or DSL Internet connection available with the minimum 90 Kbps speed (upload and download), you should be able to connect the Telephone Adapter and begin using it exactly as you did at your former residence. Everything about your service, including your telephone number, login, and password will remain the same. (Q54)
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