Is it possible for one person’s long-distance bill via home phone service to total more than $3,000 in a year? The answer is yes and this is based on a true story. In the early 1990s, a close friend‘s partner decided to work overseas. There were no Skype or messenger apps so my friend consumed a massive amount of long-distance minutes and paid for it...
Category - The Home Phone Blog
Read blog posts about timeless topics for the Home Phone. There are tens of millions of customers already using or that will move to a VoIP solution. That is because a VoIP home phone offers unbeatable cost savings and amazing service elasticity. Learn how a modern-day VoIP-based home phone differs from a traditional landline. Find the Best and the Home Phone providers to avoid. Consult useful resources and checklists.
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Do I need a voice plan for my mobile phone?
With the advent of messenger apps such as Skype, staying in touch with families and friends locally or globally is just an app away. The best part is: texts, video chats, and calls between messenger app users are free as long as a speedy Internet connection is present. As a result, I want to find out if a messenger app could replace my mobile phone’s...
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First Encounter: Setting up OBi with Call Centric
I consider myself a non-technical person when it comes to setting up VoIP equipment. This requires a more complex manual configuration (e.g. analog telephone adapter also known as ATA). That is why I prefer using full-service VoIP providers that offer 24/7 support and pre-configured ATAs for simple plug and play.
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Confessions after going VoIP
Going VoIP is an adventure worth having. Here is my experience: once upon a time in the beautiful province of British Columbia, home telephone service was monopolized by Telus (formerly known as BC Tel). When the telephone industry was deregulated by the CRTC in 1985, many telephone companies emerged. However, none of them were able to challenge Telus...
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Providers Iristel and netTalk dispute affecting thousands of Canadians
The US-based provider netTalk was forced to enter into a legal dispute with Canadian Iristel. This was the result of a long-battle that saw over 75,000 Canadians without access to their numbers. Since GoneVoIP brought the news it then gained national newspapers’ attention. Which is good as anger over the standoff and issue were not decreasing.
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The Year that Was: 2015 in Review
Highlights and Low-lights of the Year It is incredible we are in December already! 2015 is going to be a year to be remembered. In particular, we saw great progress in favor of Canadian consumers. Thanks to CRTC, there is no more 30-day cancellation notice since January of 2015 (read more about this policy here) – this new policy makes switching a...
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Canada Best 3 International Calling Plans
VoIP International Long Distance Calling services did hit the ground running ever since they were brought into the playing field of telecommunications. VoIP services have revamped the pricing structure of every type of medium currently available.
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The Positive Influence of Millennials
Customer service has changed immensely in the past five years, due in part to millennials’ rise into adulthood and their spending influence on Canadian corporations. Due to the variety of options available in every industry, customers aged 18-34 expect a lot more from companies in terms of service, responsiveness, and overall brand value.
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The cost distance of international calling
The diversity found in Canada is an amazing wonder to see as there are people from around the entire globe. Many of these people leave their loved ones behind to come and enjoy a prosperous life in Canada.
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Four Tips for a More Secure VoIP Connection
The telephone has come a long way in a short time. From the rotary dial to the smartphone, technology has made making and receiving calls quicker and more convenient than ever. The latest development in telephony is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).