When I moved from North Dakota back to California; I decided that paying for long distance phone service has gotten redicious. Since I had gotten cable Internet that had a minimum connection of 11mbps, I wanted to use some type of VoIP system to handle long distance calls that required a land-line. Around 50 websites and several hours of searching finally yielded netTALK. Now before you leap at the next opportunity to by it, keep in mind that the service is relatively new so there are still bugs to be worked out. (My voicemail still doesn’t work.)
The device itself costs $70, which considering that you get unlimited calling with a local number and free domestic calling, is actually a good deal. It only costs $30/year to keep your phone number and connection to their service. So all around it costs the price of one month’s phone bill in a year. Good deal right? Right! The service is great (you must have a very fast Internet connection though, DSL won’t cut it), I’m able to easily manage voicemails, and the best part is that you can take the device with you and use it anywhere with Internet. On top of it, you don’t have to keep a computer on like with MagicJack or Skype, it plugs directly into your router or modem. All in all it is a great idea!
I’ve only had a few issues with it. One of them being that the voicemail doesn’t work. The other problem arose when I first ordered the device and they shipped to the wrong place, but then made me wait for the return before finally sending out another one (took me over a month to finally get it). Their customer service is also very short with you, no lengthy, helpful, or understandable people. Otherwise this is one of the best inventions I’ve ordered.