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VoIP subscribers to triple in the United States by 2011
Posted by Joe on December 20th, 2007
As 2007 comes to a close more consumers in the US are using VoIP than ever. eMarketer estimates that more than 16 million US households are currently subscribed to VoIP services and expects that number to triple to more than 45 million subscribers by 2011.
So, why the tremendous growth in number of VoIP subscribers? There are probably several important factors. For one, VoIP has become an established technology thanks to companies like Vonage, our top rated VoIP service provider. Well over 2 million households subscribe to Vonage service in the United States alone, so we are well past the early adopters here.
The availability of cheap and reliable broadband Internet connections also helps the VoIP industry grow since VoIP calls are made through cable or DSL modems. In fact, the same eMarketer report estimates that more than 45% of households with broadband Internet connections will also be subscribed to VoIP by 2011.
Ultimately, the most compelling feature of VoIP service to most consumers is probably the same reason we like it so much- the monthly savings versus traditional phone service providers. We have been reviewing VoIP services for quite some time now and have found time and again that VoIP service will save most consumers hundreds of dollars per year.
Ben Macklin, senior analyst and author of the eMarketer report, agrees
"Early indications suggest VoIP will be very popular worldwide simply because VoIP calls are cheaper."
We are big fans of VoIP services like Vonage and voip.com. With the explosive growth of VoIP in the United States it is a better time than ever to make the switch from traditional phone service. Read our in-depth VoIP service provider reviews and comparisons to learn more.
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December 27th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Excuse me, but voip.com is a pathetic excuse for a company. View their forum and you'll see why. They offer zero support over the phone. If you want any support, you have to go to their forum to get it! None of the other big players make you do that. Yeah, their prices and features are decent, but beyond that, they are the VoIP company from hell!
December 31st, 2007 at 10:42 am
Thanks for stopping by and for your comment, Bryan.
As a third party resource, our goal is to give as much information and choice to consumers as possible.
We always appreciate the personal opinions of consumers, since they help craft an all around picture of the services we compare and review.
After several years of reviewing VoIP services we have found that each of them offer different benefits that serve different types of consumers.
For example, voip.com's forum based support may be totally sufficient for many consumers while others may prefer phone support. We always encourage our readers to do their homework and make sure that the Internet phone service they are signing up for will meet their personal needs.
Thanks again, Bryan.
January 2nd, 2008 at 11:49 am
[...] With more American consumers than ever using VoIP telephone services, it appears that 2008 should really be a banner year for this important communication technology as even more technological advancements are made across the industry. [...]
January 6th, 2008 at 11:56 am
[...] We couldn't agree more with Redbook's recommendation. Millions of Americans are already saving hundreds of dollars per year on by subscribing to an Internet telephone service. We have reviewed all of the top VoIP service providers. Check out our free online VoIP guide to learn more. [...]
February 26th, 2008 at 1:36 am
Interesting, what think company`s coe about it?
August 8th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
[...] subscribe to our RSS feed.New voice over IP providers are popping up every day to keep up with the dramatic growth of new VoIP subscribers in the United States. One new provider, Phone Power, has caught our attention with its compelling mix of low cost [...]
August 18th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
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