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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 in order to 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; however, as Packet8’s main hub is in California. Those living on the east coast or as far 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 also offer a business service for $39.99. Other available features include a toll-free number ($4.95 monthly), and a second box for a fax line ($9.99 monthly). Standard features are call-waiting, caller ID, voice mail and call forwarding. Customer satisfaction is high with minimal complaints such as taking some time to port #, and CSRs who are overly eager being minimal.
- 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 has a Nationwide
Plan that offers unlimited calls anywhere in the
U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada for $39.95 a month with their International Plan costing 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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