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Internet Phone Companies
There are a variety of Internet phone service companies out
there and all of them have different plans and prices.
So be sure to read the fine print so you will get the provider
that is perfect for you. Listed below are a few
choices:
Top Pick
- Skype has several plans that range
in cost from 2.95 to 9.95 a month. Their services
include features like Unlimited landline and cell
phone calls* to the US, Canada or even world-wide,
and no missed calls. It is easy to use and setup,
and it doubles as an instant messenger application
as well. Skype is our favorite.
Other Great Internet Phone Options
- Broadvox Direct’s plan is $19.95
a month for unlimited residential service. Because
they are operated by an IP network, their service
is very efficient. Customers describe its service
as excellent quality with numerous features; however,
it’s not available in all areas.
- Packet 8 is $19.95 with unlimited
calling. It was one of the first Internet phone services,
but is not as well-known as they used less aggressive
marketing than their chief competitor, Vonage. Packet
8 has the same features as Vonage, but cost a lot
less. They have excellent reviews by their customers.
Packet8’s main hub is in California. Consequently
those living on the east coast or as west as the Mississippi
river have had glitches in their service.
- Broadvoice is also $19.95 a month
for unlimited world-wide calling, making them one
of the best international Internet phone services.
Customer satisfaction varies by location, and you
will want to watch for hidden fees that can make the
final monthly bill as much as $34 a month.
- Vonage has an unlimited calling
plan for $24.95 a month—however; the first 3 months
are only $9.95. They offer a business service for
$39.99. Other features include a toll-free number
($4.95 monthly), a second box for a fax line ($9.99
monthly), and standard features like call-waiting,
caller ID, voice mail and call forwarding. Customer
satisfaction is high and only minimal number of complaints
such as taking some time to port #, and CSRs who are
overly eager).
- VoicePulse is 34.99 a month for
their America Unlimited Plan; however, for the first
year you can get the service for $24.99. It has great
customer reviews for its extensive array of features,
ease of setup, tech support, call quality and much
more.
- AT & T CallVantage has an unlimited
calling plan for $29.99 a month. And, although it
is a bit higher than others, it has high praise from
its customers for its ease of installation, call quality,
reliability, tech support and money value. In addition
AT & T no longer markets traditional consumer phones,
so it appears that they are truly committed to VOIP
services.
- Time Warner Cable with their Nationwide
Plan, you can make unlimited calls anywhere in the
U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada for $39.95 a month and
their International Plan is an additional $19.95 a
month. However, be sure to read the fine print as
some features and additional charges may occur from
state to state.
- Viatalk has several calling plans
ranging from a single line for $9.95 a month to $199.00
for two unlimited phone lines for the price of one
and one free year of service.
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