There are many factors to consider when choosing a VoIP service.
Do you want to VoIP over your PC, or VoIP like a regular phone without having to connect through your PC?
Do you want VoIP as a "Long-Distance Replacement", or do yo want VoIP as a "Home Phone Replacement" service?
VoIP for Long-Distance replacement over PC, I use all the following:
Gizmo Project (Gizmo5), Skype, Efonica, Hotfoon, PcCall
All these have good (very low cost) world-wide international long-distance phone calling over my PC. No other hardware or purchases necessary to use them.... except for mic and speakers (preferably a good USB headset).
Pay-As-You-Go... No Contracts, commitments, or gotchas...
Otherwise, for "home phone replacement" VoIP with all the bells and whistles + 911 and Long Distance calling, you generally need to have an ATA VoIP adapter (or Router/ATA combo) connected to your Internet Modem/Router (usually purchased from your VoIP service provider). But, having an ATA adapter free's you up to not having to use a computer to VoIP.
I use InPhonex and CallCentric as my "home phone replacement" VoIP services (links through my profile).
Most important is that both services are Pay-As-You-Go service... **No Contracts**, or commitments, obligations, or gotchas... Both have very low rates.
I purchased my 2-line Linksys PAP2T ATA VoIP adapter separately through VoIP Depot in Canada. Then, I programmed line-1 for InPhonex and Line-2 for CallCentric. Thus, I have only 1 VoIP box, but through it I am subscribed to two separate VoIP services...
I currently subscribe to the InPhonex "Lite-Line" for only $7.95/month, which includes unlimited incoming calls + all bells & whistles phone companies charge extra for + E911 + 2.5 cents for all outgoing calls to anywhere in USA/Canada/Europe.
They also have Unlimited USA/Canada calling package for $24.95/month...
With CallCentric, I have a Canada phone number for $1.95/month + 1.5 cent/min incoming calls and 1.9 cent/min outgoing calls to anywhere in USA/Canada/Europe, etc...
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There are many factors to consider when choosing a VoIP service.
Do you want to VoIP over your PC, or VoIP like a regular phone without having to connect through your PC?
Do you want VoIP as a "Long-Distance Replacement", or do yo want VoIP as a "Home Phone Replacement" service?
VoIP for Long-Distance replacement over PC, I use all the following:
Gizmo Project (Gizmo5), Skype, Efonica, Hotfoon, PcCall
All these have good (very low cost) world-wide international long-distance phone calling over my PC. No other hardware or purchases necessary to use them.... except for mic and speakers (preferably a good USB headset).
Pay-As-You-Go... No Contracts, commitments, or gotchas...
Otherwise, for "home phone replacement" VoIP with all the bells and whistles + 911 and Long Distance calling, you generally need to have an ATA VoIP adapter (or Router/ATA combo) connected to your Internet Modem/Router (usually purchased from your VoIP service provider). But, having an ATA adapter free's you up to not having to use a computer to VoIP.
I use InPhonex and CallCentric as my "home phone replacement" VoIP services (links through my profile).
Most important is that both services are Pay-As-You-Go service... **No Contracts**, or commitments, obligations, or gotchas... Both have very low rates.
I purchased my 2-line Linksys PAP2T ATA VoIP adapter separately through VoIP Depot in Canada. Then, I programmed line-1 for InPhonex and Line-2 for CallCentric. Thus, I have only 1 VoIP box, but through it I am subscribed to two separate VoIP services...
I currently subscribe to the InPhonex "Lite-Line" for only $7.95/month, which includes unlimited incoming calls + all bells & whistles phone companies charge extra for + E911 + 2.5 cents for all outgoing calls to anywhere in USA/Canada/Europe.
They also have Unlimited USA/Canada calling package for $24.95/month...
With CallCentric, I have a Canada phone number for $1.95/month + 1.5 cent/min incoming calls and 1.9 cent/min outgoing calls to anywhere in USA/Canada/Europe, etc...