VoIP Broadband Phone Solution Reviews

Packet 8 (8x8)
Packet 8 provides all the same features as your traditional phone, and big savings as well. Choose from residential, business, PBX Business and video phone plans starting at $0 (free) to other in network users. $24.99 off first months service plus free activation by following the links in this review.

Inside Scoop
Packet 8 provides a great service, including one of the only unlimited video phone services available. Note, 911 service is additional, not included in your monthly fee. Additional virtual and toll free lines are reasonable at $4.95 per month. Their business plan provides for a PBX style system, with features that rival most other business phone systems. Equipment (router) is included for the residential plan, and video and business phones are additional and reasonably priced. Their current promotion gives you 24.99 off your first month and free activation for all accounts except for video phone accounts. Packet 8 just released their Whole House VoIP phone system. It's a Uniden base phone and cordless handset with the Packet 8 phone adapter/router configured ready to plug into your existing network router. Visit the site for more details. Highly recommended.

Skype
Make and receive calls to ordinary phones with your computer for about 2 cents a minute worldwide with no monthly fee (new unlimited calling plans bring that down even more). Talk free to other Skype users. Share files, create conference calls, video calls, get a phone number with voicemail in 18 countries. Free download.

The Inside Scoop
Excellent PC based all-around service. And the most recent version (3.5) has added video, call transfer, video snapshots and a new interface as well… free of course. Software is state of the art, intuitive and easy to use. Now offering an unlimited calling plan to any number in the US or Canada for $29.95 a year or $8.85 per quarter. Voicemail is particularly good - no downloading necessary. Skype is a free download, only the optional Skype In and Skype Out services are paid options. Great for work at home telecommuters, home business owners and those that want to stay in touch with friends and family world-wide for free (if members) or at a very low cost (about 2 cents p/min). USB handset, phones and cordless phones are now readily available. Overall Skype is an excellent communications option.

Vonage
Save Lots of Money on your phone service with Vonage, a Broadband Phone Company. Get Unlimited Calls to anywhere in the US and Canada for only $24.99/month! An unheard of rate for unlimited calls!

The Inside Scoop
Softphone service that allows you to receive and place calls from your PC available, E911 service (included), additional lines (fax and voice) and includes a good feature set (voice mail, calling features, etc). Add local phone numbers in US, Canada, Mexico and UK. Good business service plan, but doesn't offer a PBX solution link Packet 8 (if you need it). Free phone adapter (includes router) if you order direct (recommended). Lacks conference calling, 3 way calling is supported. Has activation fee - to avoid it try Lingo or DLinkVoIP. Great tech support by toll free call. Get your second month free through this special offer. Highly recommended.

Lingo
With Lingo, get your first month FREE on the Chatter Box Plan for $21.95 per month. Lower priced services, annual plan and extensive business plans.

Inside Scoop
Strong on international calling and plans. Offers first month free on Chatter Box service. Strong on international calling with 22 countries for 21.95 a month. Lower additional line costs than most others and the 1st month free is attractive. Highly recommended.