One option for VOIP calling is Vonage. You may have seen Vonage in the commercials advertising them as the one good idea among many stupid ones (such as the woman who wanted to swim with the “dolphins” that are really sharks).

Vonage reviews have been slightly mixed. According to CNET, positives include clear calls, home and business plans, easy online account management, transfer of your current number, and emergency call forwarding. The bad is that it is slightly more expensive than other providers. Vonage review from users gives Vonage a lower score, with the most Vonage complaints being about poor customer service and poorer call quality than advertised.

You can look for your ideal Vonage phone on their website online. Besides Vonage phones, you can also sign up for Vonage phone service, or make payments to your Vonage account. You will have a secure Vonage login username and password in order to access your account.

Even Canadian customers can sign up with Vonage Canada, which allows for local calling, as well as long distance calling to Canada, the United States, Puerto Rico, and certain European countries.

Unfortunately, Vonage and AOL do not work well together. Vonage with AOL broadband is not possible, as it requires authentication of the connection using the software client and is not compatible with Vonage. The people generally affected by this are the ones with older modems, and those who are AOL customers through partnerships with Telecom and cable providers can use Vonage.

The Vonage IPO was considered a risky investment for investors, though one that might be worth it if you were willing to take the risk.

The Vonage commercials may be some of the best known VOIP commercials around. With their catchy Vonage theme song and funny spoofs, they definitely made a name for Vonage. However, you may not be getting the tune stuck in your head as often anymore, as recent budget cuts have called for $100 million (about 25 percent) cut from the advertising budget.

In order to decide if Vonage is right for you, take time to look into all of your options. Taking a look at Vonage’s website and the sites of other companies can be very informative, as can be reading actual user reviews. By doing some research ahead of time, you can insure that you are getting the best VOIP service to meet your needs at the best price possible.