SOHO VoIP
Features to look for:
- unlimited incoming calls
- whitelist and call blocking
- basic SMS
- ATA option (like magicjack adapter)
Contents
8x8 Inc
CallHippo
- Up to $18/mo to have an inbound number, too expensive starting point.
Jive
MagicJack
- No SMS
- avg $3.00/mo
MightyCall
- Too expensive
Nextiva
Ooma
- not completely free as they claim, you will pay a monthly bill regulatory taxes and fees
- requires special proprietary equipment that is costly
PhonePower
- avg $8.33/mo start
Ring Central
ViaTalk
- Too expensive after 1yr promo ends
VOIP.ms
- pay per minute model, however, rates are pennies.
Features include: call waiting, voicemail and caller ID, voicemail to email and DID forwarding, complete list:
- +3-way calling +Audio Conferencing +Call Encryption +Call Forwarding +Call Hunting +Call Recordings +Callback +Caller ID Filtering +Calling Queues +Call Waiting
+Digital Receptionist (IVR) +DISA +Do not Disturb +Failover +Music On Hold +Phone book Groups +Ring Groups +Recordings +Sequences +Speed Dial +Time Conditions +Unlimited SIP URI Calling +Voicemail
Configurations: Asterisk, FreePBX, Talkswitch, Trixbox, LinkSys PAP2T, Cisco SPA2100, X-Lite, Zoiper, PBX Systems, ATA Adapters, Softphones
You need a SIP or IAX2 compatible phone.
VoIPo / HostGator
- $149 for 2 years or $6.21/mo
VoIPo is owned by HostGator, which is fine. However, they (in the past) did run a false marketing ploy on their homepage which leads you to believe that a special event sell is ending in a few hours. Everyday the clock resets and the sale is back on. This is false advertising and demonstrates that you cannot trust the company. This is an automatic disqualification.
Vonage
- Too expensive