[Visitor]

There are many systems out there, they have their advantages and disadvantages. While VOIP is cleaver its no replacement, there could even be a time where NTL decides to add an additional charge for those who use it.
However while the cable modem operates relatively fault free, at times when there are problems, which may only last a second or so, it would sure have an effect on those using it for phone calls. I am also sure that many of us have experienced many downtimes with cable, but very few if any downtimes with phone lines. I know I have never had a single fault with the phone in 5 years, but have experienced many cable faults.
When the cable goes down you don’t have a phone... you cant even ring NTL to report the problem, or even make a 999 call unless you use a mobile phone.
So saving £12.50 a month is good but not at the expense of using an inferior system, why not just ditch the phone line all together and use a pay as you go mobile phone.
People are using VOIP, but still have a landline too