Vonage - A robust rival to BT (Vonage VoIP Service)

Member Name: vascha

Product:	Vonage VoIP Service
Date:	24/05/09 (12 review reads)
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Advantages: Great call clarity, great features and above all, cheap!

Disadvantages: You will need internet access for the phone to work and there is an initial outlay.

Vonage is one of the best purchases I have ever made. I completely understand that skepticism kicks in when you see an American company selling cheap phone packages in the UK amidst very large players like BT and Virgin. I was one of those people until my boy friend convinced me to try it.

There is an initial outlay of approximately £40 (may vary depending on your current broadband set-up). On the bright side, there is no contract and you can cancel whenever you like.

They have a variety of plans that suit individual needs and from observation, I can tell that it is consistently cheaper than BT.

I have a package where I pay £7.99 a month for free call to 15 countries including the UK and the US. This plan automatically includes day time calls as well (unlike BT). 0845 and 0870 numbers are cheaper to call as well.

The best part about this phone is they are portable. The adapter can be carried anywhere with you and can be plugged into any broadband socket and you are good to go. This means, that if you went of holiday abroad and wanted to call your family, you will not have to incur roaming charges. All you pay for is accessing broadband in the local area and you are ready to chat away!

My family live abroad and I have bought 2 phone lines and installed the other at my parent's place. We can now chat away for all long as we like although we are 4000 miles apart!

Definitely recommended, especially if you have a very global lifestyle!

Summary: Great product that is definitely worth a try!