Vonage- am i paying for something i could get for free?

[WSB]

I've been signed up with vonage since they came out in the UK but there seems to be a huge variety of options available now and I'm wondering if vonage is still my best bet?

They gave me a free pre-configured linksys router and i simply plugged my cordless in and i was good to go.

So...heres what I'm paying for...

9.99 per month for unlimited landline uk calls.
2.99 for a virtual US number so people in NY can call me as if its local.

The virtual number is great but i guess i could live without it if needs be. I also travel a bit so use my laptop when i'm away but all the providers i've seen provide the software so thats not so much of a problem.

oh..and the web interface is cool as it allows redirect to my office when i'm at work.

So am I paying too much?

[svkhtn]

Yes, you are paying much.

If you can get a PAP2 Linksys from Comet for 19.99pounds and unlock it, or you can buy the unlock version for about 42-44pounds & you register to sipgate & sipdiscount, you can make/receive FREE phone calls to serveral countries. Please check www.sipdiscount.com for the list of FREE countries.

It means you don't have to pay monthly line rental.

www.sipgate.co.uk will provide you a FREE geographical landline phone numbers (i.e. starting with 01, 02).

www.stanaphone.com will provide you a landline US number.

If you would like a hardware which can forward/re-direct, pls have a look at the Sipura SPA-3000.

Cheers!

[vpereyra]

sipura 3000 is a little hard to be config, but when it's done, you'll be very happy using its functions

[fleeced1]

Voipcheap.co.uk is causing a few ruptions across Voip providers across the UK. Free calls across the UK and really great prices to call worldwide. Give it a try-its free to download!

[jimbobaggins]

I've found the VoIPCheap quality has gone down over the last few months, has anyone else had the same experience?

[Craw]

Well my wife has been on the phone for about 2 hours to her brother in Finland using Voipcheap so the only complaint here is from her husband who hasn't had any dinner yet..!

PC to PC I think Skype is far superior quality wise, but for free calls with occasional hicups you can't beat Voipcheap. My phone bills have dropped from £70 a month to £18.