VOIP Info - VoIP Calling Plans (Part 1)
VoIP is gaining popularity all across America. VoIP is the technology that carries audio across the Internet. You may already be familiar with Vonage. There are many more VoIP providers and services available beside Vonage though. Prices vary and selected features vary from provider to provider. To find the best deal, you should compare various plans and select the one that best fits your needs.
You should be well aware of the fact that VoIP has conflicting problems with the 911 emergency systems, before you decide upon a plan. The FCC has instigated various rules and regulations that pertain to VoIP services and 911. Before you sign up for service, you will have to sign either a waiver or a statement that you are aware that you will not be receiving 911 services the same as you would with a landline telephone.
Here are a listing of various VoIP providers and some of their featured calling plans.
Broadvox- features included Online Account, Caller ID, Caller ID Block, Conference Calling, Family Address Book, Speed Dialing, Do Not Disturb, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, Voicemail, Call Logs, Call Transfer, and Customizable Contact. Broadvox Direct offers residential and small business services. Their residential services include the Residential Choice Plus plan for $9.95 per month. The Residential Choice Plus plan includes 100 outbound minutes and unlimited incoming minutes. Their Residential Unlimited Plan costs $29.95 a month and includes unlimited calling anywhere in the US and Canada. The SoHo Small Business Regional Plan costs $34.95 per month and includes 1500 monthly minutes in the US and in Canada. The SoHo Small Business Unlimited Plan costs $44.95 per month and includes unlimited calls in the US and Canada and also includes a free fax line and Yellow Page listing.