An Introduction to Top VoIP Providers

As I was searching online, I come across several top providers of VoIP. VoIP or internet phone is fast becoming a new way of communicating. It works by converting an analog speech signal into a digital signal so the other caller can hear you. VoIP can help you save a bundle on long-distance and international calling.

Skype

One of the top providers of VoIP is Skype, Their motto is ”The Whole World Talks Free” . It can be downloaded at no cost for placing Skype-to- Skype communications. If you want to make landline communications, you have the option of upgrading your account for a small charge and you can  select you unique phone number with area code.

This gives your contacts a chance to call you locally if your area code is the same as theirs. It can operate with MAC, Windows, Linux, and pocket PC platforms.

Vonage

Number two on the list of top VoIP providers is Vonage. It is not just one of the top VoIP providers but it is the most costly.  There are two packages to choose: modest company and residential. You can get the Basic 500 plan for $14.99 per month that gives 500 minutes of air time. If you want more, the premium offer allow unlimited calling for 424.99 per month.

A small company can opt for the Small Business package for $39.99 each month giving them 1500 minutes of air time.

Dial Pad

Third on the list of top VoIP providers is Dial Pad. However, they have now collaborated with Yahoo. They provide these three bundles: Dialpad USA for $11.99 per month, 300 minutes for $7.50 per month, and the monthly 500 deal for $9.99 per month.

Broad Vox Direct

Broadvox is among the top VoIP providers of both home and modest-size company services. The Regional Small Business package has 1500 minutes of talk time for $34.95 monthly and the unlimited option is $44.95 each month that includes calls to Canada and U.S.

The unlimited option also has a listing gin the Yellow pages and fax services included.  The unlimited package for residents is $29.95 each month that includes calls to U.S and Canada. The Choice Package allows 100 minutes for outbound communications and unrestricted incoming call minutes.

Galaxy Voice

You can choose one of two packages from galaxy Voice: Business and Residential.  The company package is priced at $39.95 and includes 3-party calling, call block, call transfer, call waiting, voice messaging, call forwarding, call return.

Their residence package consists of a monthly unrestricted package at $19.95 and has 3-part calling, call forwarding, voice mail, call return, and call waiting.

VoIP American

This is among the top VoIP providers that offer three package options. You can choose from American Voice PBX, American Voice, and PBX. The lowest cost plan is for a persona line beginning at $19.99 per month and unrestricted costs $44.99 per month. The residential basic starts at just $14.99 per month it costs $29.99 monthly for unlimited. The company offer is unlimited for $34.99 monthly.