Unlimited Calling plans are favorite for the people who make high amount of calling. Vonage has started giving unlimited Calling to INDIA in unlimited world calling plan, after that we have seen number of VOIP providers for unlimited INDIA calling. Broadvoice is a VOIP provider which provide Equipment/SIP based cheap VOIP calling service and video phone service. We have reviewed their Unlimited World PLUS plan which included unlimited free calling to over 57 countries across world including INDIA.
Broadvoice provide range of VOIP plans which included unlimited In-State, Unlimited USA, Unlimited USA plus, Unlimited World, Unlimited World Plus, Unlimited Business and Video Phone. We have reviewed Unlimited World plus calling Plan --
Main Features are --
The first month:
Monthly Fee ----> 24.95
One-Time Activation Fee ----> 29.95
Int'l Regulatory Recovery Fee ----> 5.00
Emergency 911 Cost Recovery ----> 1.00
Universal Service Fund ----> 1.97
Regulatory Recovery Fee ----> 2.50
Shipping/Handling of Adapter ----> 14.95
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TOTAL $80.32
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Each Month Thereafter:
Monthly Fee ----> 24.95
Int'l Regulatory Recovery Fee ----> 5.00
Emergency 911 Cost Recovery ----> 1.00
Universal Service Fund ----> 1.97
Regulatory Recovery Fee ----> 2.50
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TOTAL $35.42
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Review--
We can easily realize that most of the features are common except a few like Softphone availability and Outlook integration. The only issue which we realize is 12 month commitment and initial fee. If company is taking a 12 month commitment, then I think fees like Activation fee and one time fee should be eliminated. One more thing, company has not defined any Fair usage limit for Unlimited calling Plans. So please go through these points before signing up for the Broadvoice Unlimited World Plus Plan.
Main Features are --
- Unlimited Calling to 57 countries including India
- All Basic call features included (like Call waiting, Call Forwarding etc)
- Directory Assistance (411)
- Speed Dial 8 & Speed Dial 100
- Three-Way Calling
- Voice Mail
- BroadVoice Call Manager
- Calling ID Blocking
- Outlook Integration
- Priority Alert
- Simultaneous Ring
- SIP/Softphone Support
- Money Back guarantee
The first month:
Monthly Fee ----> 24.95
One-Time Activation Fee ----> 29.95
Int'l Regulatory Recovery Fee ----> 5.00
Emergency 911 Cost Recovery ----> 1.00
Universal Service Fund ----> 1.97
Regulatory Recovery Fee ----> 2.50
Shipping/Handling of Adapter ----> 14.95
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TOTAL $80.32
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Each Month Thereafter:
Monthly Fee ----> 24.95
Int'l Regulatory Recovery Fee ----> 5.00
Emergency 911 Cost Recovery ----> 1.00
Universal Service Fund ----> 1.97
Regulatory Recovery Fee ----> 2.50
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TOTAL $35.42
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Review--
We can easily realize that most of the features are common except a few like Softphone availability and Outlook integration. The only issue which we realize is 12 month commitment and initial fee. If company is taking a 12 month commitment, then I think fees like Activation fee and one time fee should be eliminated. One more thing, company has not defined any Fair usage limit for Unlimited calling Plans. So please go through these points before signing up for the Broadvoice Unlimited World Plus Plan.
If you call India that much, go for it. For me, not even close in value! I find pay-as-you-go is always the best deal. Apparently, no company is going to get the short end of the stick with these Unlimited plans. They are ALWAYS stacked in favor of the provider. The customer always seems to lose in the end!
ReplyDeleteI Just got confirmation from Broadvoice Customer Care about the Fair Usage limit....
ReplyDelete1500 min max per week and appx 3000 minutes per month..
I've had the Unlimited World Plus Plan for almost 2 years. Received an email indicating “possible abuse” from them and that they had changed my plan due to “more than normal activity”. I explained that my wife makes international calls her family regularly (as she's done for almost 2 years) and was recently out of the country visiting them for about 6 weeks. I asked them to compare current activity to activity prior to March. They did and agreed to restore my plan on the phone, but later sent another email saying I'd have to agree to some terms before they restore my service. I agreed to continue to pay for the service I've had since Oct '08, but didn't agree to their new plan. So, they charged my credit card about $70 (in addition to the $42 monthly payment already charged 2 weeks ago). I've had no response from them for at least 3 days.
ReplyDeleteDispute the $70 charge to your bank, they would do inquiry and give the money back.
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