Vonage

Bottom line: Included calling to 60+ countries w/ Vonage World, great quality, no set-up fees, no contracts
VOIPo

Bottom line: Cheapest domestic calling plans, great sound quality, free equipment, and US-based customer support
Phone Power

Bottom line: Inexpensive 2-year plan and overall low international rates
Phone.com

Bottom line: Recommended for great customer service, nice call quality, and web-based faxing
ViaTalk

Bottom line: Nice call quality and relatively cheap plan, but some cancellation problems
VYL Media

Bottom line: Great call quality, no-commitment contract, and excellent customer service
Voip.com

Bottom line: Great value on feature-packed plans with multiple payment options, but buggy service and ineffective customer support
Lingo

Bottom line: Solid plans from reliable company; unlimited calling to 45+ countries; free first month
Skype Phone

Bottom line: Cheap plan with pricey phone is the only way to get Skype without a computer; no 911 calling

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Reader Question: Is Vonage Going Out Of Business?

November 4th, 2008 - Posted by Erik

Q: I have heard that Vonage might go out of business because they have a big debt coming due and they are being sued for patent violations. Is this true?

A: No! Vonage is not going out of business or going bankrupt. As we've all learned in the recent financial crisis, with companies worth tens of billions of dollars one day and nothing the next, we should never say never, but Vonage is probably the most stable VoIP company out there. Yesterday, Vonage completed a refinancing of their debt that was due in December, ensuring their financially stability for several years to come. And over the course of the last year, Vonage has settled all outstanding patent litigation against it.

So while some small, private companies like SunRocket have gone out of business and huge phone companies like AT&T have exited the VoIP market, you can be certain Vonage is going to be around. To learn more about Vonage phone service, read our Vonage review.

One Response to “Reader Question: Is Vonage Going Out Of Business?”

  1. Cherie Gunn Says:

    Thank you for telling me this. I have been with Vonage since 2006 and I love them!!!!! I was worried about all the rumors I have been hearing.

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