I the previous article I had posted about how I got Dish Network Program Access Fee Waived. One of my friend had contacted Dish Network technical support to check if the satellite receiver 622 provided by Dish can be connected to Vonage VoIP phone connection instead of landline. Here is the response he received from Dish Network
Connecting Vonage To Dish Network Receiver
Thank you for your email. Only some of our DISH Network receivers support VoIP telephone services. This issue is being researched and we hope to have a solution for our customers with other model receivers and broadband phone users in the near future.
When using VoIP instead of a land line, there are applications that you will not be able to take advantage of such as our interactive TV services, Customer Support Application, and Caller ID. Furthermore, you will not be able to use your remote control to order any Pay-Per-View events or movies. Pay per view can still be ordered online at Dish Network at no cost. You can also call 1-877-347-4778, but please note that a $1 transaction fee will be added to the price of the movie. Another consideration is, without a standard phone line, an additional $5.00 per month access fee will be applied to your account if you have one of our dual tuner receivers (models 322, 522, 625, 622, 722 and 942).
To ensure the receiver is set up for use with VoIP, please perform the following:
Press the Menu button
• Select System Setup
• Select Installation
• Select Phone Setup
2. Change the Outside Line option to Prefix Code.
3. Add the prefix *99.
4. If VoIP requires a filter on the phone line, make sure that is installed as well.
Also, your VoIP provider should set the service to the highest bandwidth setting and enable fax/modem enhancement features.
Your business is greatly appreciated and we thank you for allowing us to be of assistance to you. If you have further questions you can respond to this e-mail or access our online technical support at the following link: link
A Technical Service Representative is available via live chat 24 hours a day, 7 days per week regarding your concerns. Please click the following link to use this option.
Thank you
If I haven’t waived the fee I was planning to try the above solution. But I would had to move my vonage phone adapter to near my tv, which would be real pain with my current setup.
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