I need to add something else on a few fronts:

1. The infrastructure is supposed to have backup, but a tech on DSLREPORTS claims that they are not always in working order.

2. Two phones should not be an issue with any system.

3. Any VOIP service will have difficulty running at full modem type speeds especially 56K because of the modulation technique used and the frequency response of the line. Sometimes VOIP services won't get above 14.4K and sometime 9600 baud. It's also why some FAX machines have trouble working on VOIP. It's unclear what mediacom really has. They claim it's a mix. They do offer internet service, so you could look into that.

Hi, KISS!

I don't have a voip system, if that's what you might be thinking. If you aren't thinking that, then I apologize for thinking that you do.

Mediacom is a mess. Many people around here know that. If I can get a Wi-Fi going again with one of my computers, that's what I'm going to do.

I've now been using just the phone line for the Internet connection now for about nine months. Other than being cut off frequently, I'm able to do most functions except for downloading anything in a timely fashion and I also really miss viewing YouTube videos as well as playing certain games online. Oh, well...

There is no money for anything but the basics in my household.

From Mediacom's website: Mediacom | Phone | Our Advantage

[quote]How Mediacom Phone Differs From Other VoIP Phone Service

How Mediacom Phone Differs From VoIP Phone Service Instead of using the public Internet like some VoIP providers, Mediacom Phone utilizes a safer, private network including Mediacom's broadband network, Sprint's state-of-the-art digital network and the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to connect calls.

This guarantees the quality of the network that carries the voice signal and provides a crisp, clear digital voice service. "

PTSN is defined here: Public switched telephone network - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

But, this I'm worried about:

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private network including Mediacom's broadband network, Sprint's state-of-the-art digital network

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If that's not VOIP, then what does

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How Mediacom Phone Differs From Other VoIP Phone Service

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mean?

I think it means you are on a VOIP network, don't you?

Modem over VOIP - voip-info.org

CommsDesign - MoIP: Making PSTN Modems Work on IP Networks

Unless mediacom knows your using a modem, they may be able to fix it or they may not want to.