How Do You Order Home Phone Service?

Ordering home phone service is as simple as using the comparison engine, choosing your service provider and options and clicking the "Send" button! You will be connected with your new service very quickly and efficiently, with minimal delay.

If you order a VoIP based service, you will have to wait several days for your ATA (analog telephony adapter) to be shipped to you.

There also may be a credit check required, which can take up to 48 hours in some cases. 

Ordering New Local Service by Phone

A great way to preview the choices available to you for ordering home phone service is by using a selection engine to pick the best package for you.  

Details about features and extra charges are included in the summaries provided, however, it is possible that you will still have questions after using the service. Just because you ordered the service online, doesn't mean you can't contact the comparison search engine's customer service. Call the number located on the website if you have further concerns.

Are Credit Card Numbers and Personal Information Secure?

Most websites use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Private Communication Technology security standards that are supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 and Netscape 4.0 or later to encode your information so that it cannot be easily hacked into. This actually means that purchases made over the site are more secure than those made over the telephone!

A site like connectmyphone.com also has a credit card guarantee, which means that if fraudulent charges are ever made on your card because of what you entered into the site, you will receive full reimbursement. 

How Do I Order Phone Service on a Site That Compares Providers?

Are you ordering your phone service on a site that lets you compare phone services? After entering your home or service address, select the type of service you need -- local, long distance, telephone or Internet. You can usually review the service providers and make a selection based on the prices, packages and features. 

Finally, hit the "Order" button and enter your payment information.

What Payment Options are Available From Phone Providers?

Payment options are determined by the local telephone providers themselves, and can vary from provider to provider. 

Usually, you will have the option of paying by credit card, electronic funds transfer or an e-check. 

Check your Account Summary to see if the payment option you entered has been accepted or not.

Which VoIP Services Can I Order from Sites That Compare Providers?

Even sites that let you compare traditional phone service are riding the VoIP wave. They are now offering VoIP and digital services from a wide variety of providers.

Digital services can be ordered from Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Bright House, RCN, WOW! and Buckeye Cable Systems.

VoIP over the public Internet services can be ordered from Myphonecompany.com and OPEX. 

How Do I Order Skype as a Supplemental Service?

Do you want another phone service to go along with your current landline, but don't want to pay anything? Try a PC-service, like Skype. Visit the Skype website and click on the icon that says "download Skype." You will be prompted to choose a Skype ID, and can also select an icon or avatar to represent yourself. From the menu inside your Skype screen, you can enter a credit card number and add minutes to a Skype-out account.

You can also sign up for unlimited Skype for a flat annual rate.

Can You Order Separate Long Distance and Local Service on Sites That Compare Services?

If you want to order separate long distance and local service on a site that lets you compare services, it's possible! For instance, ConnectMyPhone has a navigation bar on the left side of the search engine to scroll through local providers, then switch to long distance providers. 

This allows you to put together the lowest cost, most feature-rich package for your needs. Be sure to add in all the costs and do the comparison with unlimited packages that will also be uncovered by the engine in order to make the most economical choice. 

How Do You Order A Cell Phone Docking Station?

Cell phone docking stations are a great way to transform those unused night and weekend minutes into local home phone service, if you can put up with the lowered cellular call quality.

There are several site offering these docking stations at reduced prices, but you can expect to pay between $80 to $200 for a cellular docking station. 

What Other Services Can Be Ordered From a Site that Compares Phone Services?

In addition to local and long distance telephone service, sites that let you compare providers also allow you to choose from Internet providers (broadband and dialup), cable TV providers, electrical services and newspaper delivery.

Moving services are available, along with financial services, pest control, lawn care and satellite radio.