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Well I decided to give my local telco the boot today and go with VOIP (Voice over IP). For those of you that don't know what VOIP is, it allows you to make calls using your internet connection and an adapter. You dont even have to change your existing phones. You do have to have a broadband internet connection though. No dial-up.
Anyways.. I decide to go with Voip.net as my provider. I picked the $19.95/mo residential plan which gives me Unlimited calling throughout Canada and the US, as well as all those other feature like Call waiting , forwarding, voicemail, etc.
I also had them give me a dedicated fax number as well for an additional $4.95/mo.
Setting the system up is quite easy. It takes no time at all. Mine was a little different though. I had to have it work with my intercom at my gate as well as the security system. The customer support line was awesome. They are very helpful in getting you up and running.
Once mine working properly, I made my first call. The quality was outstanding. You could not tell that you are using the internet to make a call. The person on the other end couldnt even notice the difference. I will now be paying around $25.00/mo as apposed to $130-$180/mo with the local telco. A savings of $1,260 - $1,860/year with all the same features plus more.
The only drawback is that when your power goes out, so does your ability to make calls. No big deal to me , I have a cell as well.
Just thought I would share the saving tip with everyone
Cheers
Anyways.. I decide to go with Voip.net as my provider. I picked the $19.95/mo residential plan which gives me Unlimited calling throughout Canada and the US, as well as all those other feature like Call waiting , forwarding, voicemail, etc.
I also had them give me a dedicated fax number as well for an additional $4.95/mo.
Setting the system up is quite easy. It takes no time at all. Mine was a little different though. I had to have it work with my intercom at my gate as well as the security system. The customer support line was awesome. They are very helpful in getting you up and running.
Once mine working properly, I made my first call. The quality was outstanding. You could not tell that you are using the internet to make a call. The person on the other end couldnt even notice the difference. I will now be paying around $25.00/mo as apposed to $130-$180/mo with the local telco. A savings of $1,260 - $1,860/year with all the same features plus more.
The only drawback is that when your power goes out, so does your ability to make calls. No big deal to me , I have a cell as well.
Just thought I would share the saving tip with everyone
Cheers