VoIP? Lingo, Broadvoice, Primus, which 1?

[metroplex]

I'm looking for a solid VoIP carrier for the least amount of money where i can place unlimited local and CONUS (US) long distance calls for a flat monthly fee. Free calls to China and Taiwan would be great too, I don't know anyone in China but I have relatives in Taiwan.

Broadvoice seems to have a $19.95/mo deal that appears to fit my needs but what's the catch?

I have Cable Internet, and a good analog phone. I currently use SBC and I hate their guts especially at $25/mo for absolutely nothing except a damn #.

 

[beatle]

I don't have Broadvoice personally, but I love Voicepulse. Great features, great price, great reliability. Unfortunately it's not available in MI.

Here's a list of several providers and their ratings at BBR.

 

[pm]

No offense intended, but this is General Hardware?

My friend switched his primary phone service to Lingo and was unimpressed with the quality. If you do do it, get a new number from the VOIP until you decide you like it. Getting your primary number switched from one of the Baby Bells to a VOIP and then back again can be frustrating.

I have CallVantage and we've been pleased with it. My mother has Vonage (and she's convinced a bunch of her friends) and she (and they) have all been pleased.

 

[metroplex]

I just saw "General..." and posted... woops

Vonage appears to cater to English speaking countries mainly. I'll look into Call Vantage and Voicepulse.

I live in SE MI.

 

[metroplex]

oh, they're offering an adapter for $40... should I buy my own?

 

[randomlinh]

www.sunrocket.com

been pretty good for me here. search for it in the hot deals thread.

 

[Googer]

DUDE you are screwed if you have an emergency and need to call 911. CYA sucker!

 

[metroplex]

Did you forget that 911 isn't the only number to call in an emergency?

Put the Police, EMS, and Fire #s into speed dial. 2 key presses instead of 3:
Memory, #

vs

9 - 1 - 1

Plus you don't have to pay a BS 911 fee.

There you go, free of charge. Most PDs have emergency #s and non-emergency #s that aren't 911.

 

[beatle]

I also have a cellphone for 911 access.

 

[bigboxes]

I have Vonage and 911 service. I am very happy with my service. I was paying close to $70 a month with SBC and now just $25. Yes, their free LD just covers the U.S. and Canada. I wish it was worldwide too. Not that I know a lot of people outside of the U.S., but it would be nice nonetheless. Plus, I have a cell phone(s). If you don't have alternate communications I would not get VoIP. If your internet goes down you have no phone service.

 

[laketrout]

Originally posted by: metroplex
oh, they're offering an adapter for $40... should I buy my own?

If you check out that Sunrocket Thread in Hot Deals it has some promo codes for an awesome SunRocket Deal. $199/year $16.58/month Free US, Canada and Long Distance, 2 free phones.

For the long distance I was checking in and some services offer some packages but SR also gives $3.00 free for international calls. I sometimes call China and that was listed at 5 cents. So, for me that was all I needed since most places are between 3-5 cents it would give me roughly 80-100 minutes free a month. Enjoy! Good luck!