When your selecting an IP home Phone Service compare Internet Phone Providers, and include your local land line providers. You'll Be surprised at the cost savings with IGONET. The IP phone service is VoIP and there is a difference between providers. Some you have to talk through your computer, others you don't. Some you can move any where as long as you have high speed Internet, others you have to stay at home. Some have no charge long distance in North America, others make you pay additional fees. Some have no charge phone features such as voice mail, caller ID, call waiting, 3 way calling, call blocking, find me follow me, and more, others make you pay additional fees for each feature.
Many people are moving over to IP phone systems and 3 of the Top reasons they move to IGONET are:
- IP phone systems are cost effective
- More services for less money
- People want to get away from the monopolies
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Does it work on VoIP
Your checklist should include all the functions and features that YOU want!
When you select your Internet (broadband) phone provider, choose one that makes it simple to understand their offer.
You should be able to pick a plan from two, or three options, receive equipment, plug it in to any high speed connection in the world and talk. It should be just that easy.
Avoid hidden fees and contracts. Consider being able to order an optional remote number and a toll free line (if desired).
Expect all the additional calling features you want, such as Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call Blocking, Call Forwarding, 3-Calling, Voice Mail, Voice Mail Notification by Email and others, free.
Make sure you're getting 24/7 on shore technical support and on shore customer care at no cost.
Limited plans are cheap and you get what you pay for! Don't settle for a plan that doesn't make it clear what the extra charges are, And the cost per minutes over the allotted limit. I recommend getting an unlimited service.
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Sample Check List --
(All $ values shown in CDN)
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Can You try the service at home or at the office before you order it?
What other companies are involved?
How long have they been in the VoIP or digital phone industry?
What’s the full monthly Cost before provincial and federal tax?
Is there a North America Unlimited Free Calling Plan
Is there an International Unlimited Free Calling Plan
Is there a listing for International Rates outside the Plan
Are there any hidden monthly charges?
Ask to see an actual (sample) bill.
Can you get a local # outside North America?
Can you Download the Soft Phone S/W to your Laptop at no charge? What is the cost of the download? What is the cost of the monthly service? Or is it Free with your account?
Is there a limit on minute usage?
Do you have to sign a contract? If so; How long is the term of the contract?
Is there a disconnected FEE for the first month?
What features are included with the Plan?
Can you take the service any where, locally or international?
What other companies are involved?
How long have they been in the VoIP or digital phone industry?
What’s the full monthly Cost before provincial and federal tax?
Is there a North America Unlimited Free Calling Plan
Is there an International Unlimited Free Calling Plan
Is there a listing for International Rates outside the Plan
Are there any hidden monthly charges?
Ask to see an actual (sample) bill.
Can you get a local # outside North America?
Can you Download the Soft Phone S/W to your Laptop at no charge? What is the cost of the download? What is the cost of the monthly service? Or is it Free with your account?
Is there a limit on minute usage?
Do you have to sign a contract? If so; How long is the term of the contract?
Is there a disconnected FEE for the first month?
What features are included with the Plan?
Can you take the service any where, locally or international?
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Do you get the following features?
Administration Website
Alternate Caller ID Number
Anonymous call rejection
Blacklist
Call Filter
Call Forwarding
Call Return
Call Waiting
Call Blocking
Caller ID
Do Not Disturb
Find Me Follow Me
International Call Blocking
Music on Hold
Repeat Dial
Short-Digit dialing
Speed Dialing
Three-Way Calling
Personalized Voicemail
Voicemail notification via email
Wake up Call
VoIP To Go (available in some areas)
Hunt Groups
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What Services do you really need or want? Make your own list of features
Do you get as part of the service?
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Customer Service
Technical Service 24/7
Port your Current Phone Number
Remote Number
Toll Free numbers
911 Emergency Assistance
411 Directory Assistance
30 day 100% money back guarantee
Other than the phone, is the required equipment for the service included in the initial set up fee? Or is it rented as part of the monthly payments?
Technical Service 24/7
Port your Current Phone Number
Remote Number
Toll Free numbers
911 Emergency Assistance
411 Directory Assistance
30 day 100% money back guarantee
Other than the phone, is the required equipment for the service included in the initial set up fee? Or is it rented as part of the monthly payments?
