Packet8 is a respected 20 year old telecommunications company that introduced its internet phone service (VOIP) in 2002. They are a publicly traded company that is in the VOIP business for the long haul. We have found Packet 8 voice quality to be slightly inconsistent in our tests. Packet8 is the only VOIP service provider to offer a VideoPhone option. Welcome to the future!
Packet8 Features Included: Voice Mail, 911 Service, Caller ID, Caller ID Block, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, 3-Way Calling, 69 Last Caller Info, Manage Account Online, Keep your old phone number, Choose your area-code, Virtual Numbers, Voicemail sent to your email, 7-Digit Dialing, Do not disturb option, and Anonymous Call Block, and Free Unlimited calls to other Packet8 members, Video Phone available, 1-800 numbers available (about $5/month extra), Virtual office option
Pros = 1. Free Uniden cordless phone with all plans 2. only $16.58/mo for unlimited minutes if you pay for the entire year upfront 3. FREE phone adapter 4. Video phone available 5. Free calls to France, Italy, Ireland, Spain and United Kingdom on $24.99/mo plan 6. $29.99/mo for free calls to 40 countries 7. 30 day money back guarantee
Cons = 1. $29.99 activation/setup fee 2. Voice quality is inconsistent 3. $59 cancellation fee after 30 days is way too much
Residential Rate Plans Available: $16.58/month if you pay for the full year and $24.99 if you pay month-to-month (no contract necessary), $29.99/mo for Global Unlimited, $14.99/mo 500 min |