beki
join:2005-03-30
Prospect, KY
| reply to UBdude
Re: That sucks
A friend put me on to www.phonehomeservice.com, and I have been very happy with my VOIP service. They even state that there is no limit on outgoing calls. I have a small business so I use it a lot. This service has really saved me a lot of money over the past few months. |
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grannybeki
@insightBB.com
| reply to Phoenix__1
Have you checked out www.phonehomeservice.com? I have my VOIP through this company which actually sells for Lightyear Alliance. There are no restrictions on outbound calls. I also have an 800 number with 500 minutes that only cost me $7.99 per month so my friends and family can call me for free. |
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hottboiinnc
ME
join:2003-10-15
Cleveland, OH
 ·Time Warner Cable
·buckeye cable
| reply to drewfell
i had VarTec as local and long distance and they limited my LD usage to 2000 per month. But didnt provide me with this information until i hit the 3500 limit. thats when they finally sent me the TOS and other information.
i left and went with a different company. |
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Cybertek_TMC
@comcast.net
|  reply to Nerdtalker
Re: That sucks
I personally use Vonage, which although more expensive than Packet 8 has no limit, and as I talk to people around the US and Canada, I prefer true unlimited no hidden cost long distance. Also, with the federal ruling that Vonage doesn't get to be nailed with the same state taxes as phone or other regional VOIP providers, I think that I will stay with them.
In the past they actually lowered my monthly service cost. When is the last time you heard of any POTS phone company actually reducing your bill while providing better service? |
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Denjin
join:2001-01-18
Schaumburg, IL
| reply to UBdude
Not true. With lingo I routinely make over 6,000 minutes of calls per month. Their billing page even counts down your minutes left from the number of minutes in a 30 day month.
said by UBdude  :seems like all voip is this way. when i signed up for att cv the agreement had if you use more then 5000 minutes monthly you would be investigated.
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oliphant
I Have 8 Boobies
Premium
join:2004-11-26
Corona, CA
| reply to voiplover
They're more strictly regulated by tariffs. If the limit isn't in the tariff, then it doesn't exist. VoIP is only governed my truth in advertising regulations which Packet 8 clearly violates by advertising that the service is unlimited while it's clearly not and clearly not disclosed in the unlimited calling advertisements.
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drewfell
join:2005-01-27
Puyallup, WA
clubs:
| reply to yabos
said by yabos :Strange. There's no limit on POTS is there? I haven't heard of a POTS company limiting your unlimited local calls, but they all limit your unlimited long distance plans. I think Qwest is something like 3000 minutes, then your account is put under review. |
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raderator
join:2003-07-22
Conklin, NY | reply to Phoenix__1
If they didn't have some kind of informal cap on residential users, business users would just sign up for the residential plan. Use your head. |
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Rogue Wolf
Is Kind Of A Big Deal In Yemen
join:2003-08-12
Troy, NY
·RoadRunner Cable
| reply to voiplover
Re: 8500 minutes before P8 contacted them not 3K
Personally, I'm fine with that. I know that companies have to operate within a margin, and that abusing a certain plan can actually cause someone to be an expense to a company rather than a profit.
However, the primary objection here is to hidden, secret or otherwise non-up-front rules on just how much is "too much", and the penchant many companies seem to have in switching you to something more expensive the moment you cross a line you're more than likely unaware exists. VoIP companies, and many companies in general, would be much better off if they dumped the "unlimited" marketing claptrap and were transparent with the terms of their packages.
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voiplover
Premium
join:2004-05-28
Portsmouth, NH
 ·callwithus
·Axvoice
1 edit | reply to yabos
Re: That sucks
said by yabos :Strange. There's no limit on POTS is there? Of course there is. Who do you think changed the definition of the word 'Unlimited'. 
Check your TOS, and it also depends on the plan and the State that you are in. |
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voiplover
Premium
join:2004-05-28
Portsmouth, NH
·callwithus
·Axvoice
| reply to Phoenix__1
Re: 8500 minutes before P8 contacted them not 3K
The subscriber used ~8500 minutes a month which cost P8 more than they are making on a $20/month plan. They didn't disconnect the subscriber they just tried to work out a solution. Many Voip providers would not have been so accommodating. I don't know of any voip providers offering DIDs and this many minutes a month for ~$20/month. If you do please post it, A.S.A.P. They need an affordable service.
Thank You |
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yabos
join:2003-02-16
Ingersoll, ON | reply to UBdude
Re: That sucks
Strange. There's no limit on POTS is there? |
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Mordhem
Love it, Hate it.
join:2003-07-10
Baltimore, MD | reply to Phoenix__1
ya  makes wonder I am a packet8 consumer hope some time soon they straighten that up |
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check all fine print
@optonline.net
| reply to Phoenix__1
Optimum voice and Sunrocket are the only two that have stated policies that say the bottom line price is the bottom line price for unlimited calling, beyond that you take your chances.... (with ultra high use)
sunrocket at $199 a year ($16-25 depending on billing options), or optimum for $30-35 depending on package deals..
If the bottom line price matters.. this will probably change the growth patterns of the companies that surcharge/cancel customer accounts... |
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Cesssnaa
join:2004-11-12
Charleston, SC
| reply to Phoenix__1
Wow people are just now finding out about this. I'm not sure if you've ever heard of Default Radio, but this was brought up on episode 2.5 November 28, 2003. You can listen to this episode of Default Radio 2.5 by clicking here. »files.pig-monkey.com/audio/defau···02.5.mp3 This radio show isn't currently a weekly show anymore but they talked alot bout telecom, preaking,and hacking related stuff. The main website is at »www.defaultradio.com Enjoy! |
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Kearnstd
Elf Wizard
Premium
join:2002-01-22
Mullica Hill, NJ | reply to Phoenix__1
why do disconnection fees even exist, to me they allways seemed like a way to make money on people who probally leave due to crappy service.
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rawgerz
In Debt we trust
Premium
join:2004-10-03
Grove City, PA
 ·Verizon Online DSL
 ·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| reply to Rob
yeah...i would defiantly report that to the BBB its obviously not "unlimited" even though that in itself is an oxy moron..theres only 43,200 minutes in a month
same should go for broadband ips's it wouldent hurt to know..
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Rob
In Deo speramus, God Bless the USA
Premium
join:2001-08-25
Kendall, FL
·Comcast
| reply to Nerdtalker
said by Nerdtalker :said by Phoenix__1 :I hate it when companies hide small notes in like that. As do I. That must really suck. Looks like I won't be moving to VOIP anytime soon. Don't let one VOIP's stupidty and lies prevent you from taking advantage of VOIP. It's a great service with great potential!
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RadioDoc
58ef2c0
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11
·AT&T Midwest
| reply to Damon85
said by Damon85 :Bait-and-switch or deceptive marketing, whichever you want to call it... Yup. And just because some other company is doing it too doesn't make it right. These folks need to be honest with their potential customers. They give a 30 day, 300 minute "trial" but once that's over you're locked in, and they won't let you out without a "disconnection fee" even after they pull the switch part of the bait and switch.
I see 'packet8sucks.com' is available. Maybe it's time to make an example of one of these. |
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