I don't have any VOIP service, but of the ones I've seen the VOIP router does have an RJ-11 jack on the back for plugging in a telephone. As far as the telephone (or any other device is concerned - my experience was with a credit card machine), it's still connected to POTS (plain old telephone service). So, IMHO, a receiver is not going to care...
Re: the guide, that's via the satellite down-link, so no concern there...
Re: VOD, you'll still need to use your BB connection... So how that connection happens is based on your network topology... Most VOIP routers will also have (typically 4) Ethernet ports on the back, so depending on location, you'll most likely end up plugging your receiver into the router (if it's close enough for that phone connection).
Lastly, again no personal experience, but I think some people do drive multiple home phones via the VOIP box (T-Mobile's is made by Linksys if I'm not mistaken), by plugging it into their existing home wiring... Obviously if you have an alarm system or DSL, some modifications/filters may be required.
From what I've seen, the wireless handsets designed to work with the router (I forget the protocol name) are pretty slick...
Re: the guide, that's via the satellite down-link, so no concern there...
Re: VOD, you'll still need to use your BB connection... So how that connection happens is based on your network topology... Most VOIP routers will also have (typically 4) Ethernet ports on the back, so depending on location, you'll most likely end up plugging your receiver into the router (if it's close enough for that phone connection).
Lastly, again no personal experience, but I think some people do drive multiple home phones via the VOIP box (T-Mobile's is made by Linksys if I'm not mistaken), by plugging it into their existing home wiring... Obviously if you have an alarm system or DSL, some modifications/filters may be required.
From what I've seen, the wireless handsets designed to work with the router (I forget the protocol name) are pretty slick...