All of Phone Power’s VoIP plans include
unlimited inbound and outbound calls to the US and Canada, servicing
both residential and business VoIP customers. Phone Power displays
their competitors’ “bundle” plans directly on their homepage, including
a chart that outlines prices against AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, and
Time-Warner. Residential VoIP plans start at $9.95 per month, while
Business VoIP plans start at $39.95 per month. Residential subscribers
have the option to sign up for the Monthly Promo plan with or without a
12 month contract, or they can choose the 6 Month Prepay or 12 Month
Prepay, for $89.95 and $199.95 per year, respectively. Phone Power
enables international calling automatically on all new accounts.
Skype offers unique features that other VoIP
services do not provide via their website. In addition to making
standard phone calls via the Skype interface, you can make completely
free video calls as well with up to 25 people. This free feature is
convenient for small and large businesses that rely on video
conferencing to facilitate open and regular global communication
between employees. The Pay as you Go Skype Credit option gives you the
opportunity to purchase Skype credits that allow you to do the
following: call landlines and mobile lines, activate your voicemail,
forward calls and messages, and send text messages. Monthly
subscriptions vary in price depending on the extent of features you are
looking for, ranging from $2.95 to $5.95 to $9.95 per month.
Lingo’s international rates are particularly
competitive, supplementing the unlimited calls in the US with unlimited
calls to 22 countries as well. By selecting the residential Chatter
Box Plan for $21.95 per month, with the first month free, users can
avoid a hassle by keeping both their existing phone number and their
current phone. The other two residential plans are the Small Talk plan
for $14.95 per month and the Global Chatter plan for $34.95 per month.
There are additional plans to choose from that vary in terms of monthly
prices versus yearly prices, and each plan includes different features
like voicemail, call forwarding, call waiting, and more. The Lingo
Business plans target small organizations that are looking to increase
productivity while lowering overall costs.
