Below is a Comparison Chart that hopefully will make it easier for you to choose.
| COMPANY | COST | COMMENTS |
| Free | PROS:This is totally Free as long as you have a Gmail Account | |
| CONS: You do not get a Phone Number. Customers and Friends do not know who is calling. No Customer Service | ||
| SKYPE | Free | PROS: This is totally Free as long as the other person you are calling has a Skype account Set up. Another great feature, Can use your web cam. Skype does have some customer support, but on the free account you have to find most of the answers to your problems online. |
| CONS: There is a cost to get a phone number or call someone that does not have a skype account. | ||
| PINGO | .018 Min Local
___________ Starting at .015 International |
PROS: Easy software installation. Very easy to use and understand chart for local and international calls on their Site. |
| CONS: Some complainants about poor customer service, but to their defense they will address and take care of whatever issue comes up. Must use a calling card that you have to recharge. Pingo should have a customer service number on their Home Page. | ||
| PHONE POWER | As low as $8.33 Month
___________ 60 Free International per month As low as 0.08 per min. After |
PROS:Free Calling to United States and Canada. Good customer service with chat now feature for Sales and Support. Easy to use International Chart. They have good Customer Feedback and rating at DSLReports.com If you ask a question via support ticket they will answer |
| CONS: Some complaints on customer service and the website does not seem to have some info on cloned line setup. Source – DSLReports.com. | ||
| VIA TALK | As low as $8.47 Month- Unlimited Local
_______ 60 Free International per Month As low as 0.05 per min After |
PROS: Via Talk has a tech support number you can call or submit a Support Ticket. Two unlimited Phone Lines. Flexible price plans.and Reliable call quality. No Cancellation Fee |
| CONS: Had some issues on customer service that they have seemed to have worked through. $29.99 activation fee and $9.95 shipping cost . Some complaints about long wait times to reach support. |