In article <yR%Lg.15471$r61.7183@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk >,
Carl Waring <carl.waring@REDyonder.co.uk> wrote:

>As I said, I DO NOT want to be tied to my PC. That's it!
>
>With both Vonage and Draytel I can use my current DECT cordless phone either
>by renting (with the former) or buying (with the latter) an ATA that will
>plug into my existing router; a Netgear WRG614.
>
>My other idea was to buy a new Router with a built-in VoIP adapter and sell
>my current one on Ebay. I then don't need one off either company.
>
>Any clearer?

Sure. So what I said earlier was valid, but it sounds like you're on a
very tight budget though. You'd probably be better off sticking to your
current router (it's fine), and buying an ATA than go through the hassle
of buying a new router & selling your current one. Then you have the means
to talk to any VoIP provider and not just Vonage (who'll sell/rent you a
locked ATA) or Draytel (fine, but not the best prices as I understand it)

However, ATAs are slightly more expensive than the cheap phones you can
get now! (but shop around and you might find something - eg.

http://www.orbtalk.co.uk/content/view/25/1/

£50 up front and they give you a free ATA... (I've not used these people,
but their rates look reasonable...)

Gordon