physical exchange programming. Is there any other way I can keep my
> Vonage number using something like a call forwarding service without
> having to pay $50/month (business) for Vonage?
Find another cheaper, better VoIP carrier that offers service in the same rate center and port your number there.
I had no trouble porting my Vonage number to Lingo, for example.
It is my understanding that you don't have to port a biz number as a biz number unless you want to list it in the phone book with a business name.
R's,
John