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Vidéotron Softphone is the first complete Softphone in North America. You be the judge.
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Cable telephone service |
Softphone
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| Unlimited local calling |
Yes |
Yes |
| Same way of dialling local and long distance calls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Free, unlimited long-distance calling between Vidéotron subscribers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Long-distance plans |
Yes |
Yes |
| Emergency service (911) |
Yes |
Yes* |
| Directory assistance (411) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Operator service (0) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Calling card |
Yes |
Yes |
| Directory and canada411.ca listings |
Yes |
Yes |
| Overseas calling (011) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Long-distance services by other carriers |
Yes |
Yes |
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Cable telephone service |
Softphone
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| Call display |
extra |
Yes |
| Voice mail |
extra |
Yes |
| Voice mail by e-mail |
extra |
Yes |
| Call waiting |
extra |
Yes |
| Three-way conference calling |
extra |
Yes |
| Call forwarding |
extra |
Yes |
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Cable telephone service |
Softphone
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| Call display blocking (*67) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Call tracing (*57) |
Yes |
Yes |
On-line management interface (Internet)
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Cable telephone service |
Softphone
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| Log of all calls |
no |
Yes |
| Multiple ringing feature |
no |
Yes |
| Call screening to block unwanted calls |
no |
Yes |
| Peace of mind feature that sends calls to your mail box depending on your schedule |
no |
Yes |
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Cable telephone service |
Softphone
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| Keep your number (transferability) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Secured communications via the Vidéotron network |
Yes |
Yes |
| Communication quality managed by the Vidéotron network |
Yes |
Yes |
| No effect on Internet usage on the Vidéotron network** |
Yes |
Yes |
| The line is provided by a multi-purpose modem (Internet + telephone) |
Yes |
no |
| Battery power backup in case of power failure |
Yes |
no |
| Feeds house phones |
Yes |
no |
| Compatible with alarm systems |
Yes |
no |
| Compatible with fax machines |
Yes |
no |
| Works on a computer |
no |
Yes |
| Can be used anywhere in the world |
no |
Yes |
| Allows video communication between subscribers |
no |
Yes |
| Can handle 3 calls at the same time |
no |
Yes |
| Four-way conference calling |
no |
Yes |
| Includes an Outlook-compatible address book |
no |
Yes |
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Cable telephone service |
Softphone
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| Competent, available and courteous customer service |
Yes |
Yes |
| Technical support available 24/7 |
Yes |
Yes |
* 911 emergency services are limited, to learn more,
visit videotron.com/911nomade.
** Internet usage may be affected under certain conditions.
Click here for details.
