NextAdvisor Daily » Phone Power http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog Daily resource for independent consumer information and service reviews Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:11:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 AT&T shuts down CallVantage VoIP service; Subscribers have strong replacement options http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog/2009/04/22/at-subscribers-have-strong-replacement-options/ http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog/2009/04/22/at-subscribers-have-strong-replacement-options/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:31:22 +0000 Joe http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog/?p=1804 Subscribers of AT&T's CallVantage began receiving notification this week that the VoIP service would be phased out between now and the end of the year. This announcement comes just about a year after AT&T stopped signing up new CallVantage subscribers.

This is the second time this year that a traditional phone service provider has decided to shutter a VoIP service. Verizon shutdown the VoiceWing Internet phone service in January.

Luckily, CallVantage subscribers have several great options to choose from when looking for a replacement VoIP service. CallVantage plans ranged from about $20 to $30 per month, so most former subscribers could save a significant amount of money by switching to a VoIP service like Vonage or PhonePower. These providers offer plans starting at $9.95 and $8.33 per month respectively.

Whether you are a current CallVantage subscriber looking for an alternative or simply interested in learning more about VoIP, we suggest that you read our comparison and detailed reviews of VoIP services.

]]> http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog/2009/04/22/at-subscribers-have-strong-replacement-options/feed/ 5 NextAdvisor.com launches new Phone Power VoIP review http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog/2008/08/08/nextadvisorcom-launches-new-phone-power-voip-review/ http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog/2008/08/08/nextadvisorcom-launches-new-phone-power-voip-review/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:43:19 +0000 Joe http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog/?p=276 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 unlimited service plans and consumer friendly policies, such as no activation or cancellation fees. Today we are launching our new review of Phone Power VoIP service.

Phone Power offers 6 months of unlimited service for $89.95 and 18 months of unlimited service for $199.95. Both of these plans offer exceptional values for consumers that are willing to trade a long term commitment for lower effective monthly fees. The downside is that Phone Power doesn't offer any refunds for subscribers that sign up for a long term contract and decides to cancel at a later date.

Our favorite option is Phone Power's unlimited monthly plan. It is just $9.95 per month for the first three months and $14.95 per month thereafter. This a very cost effective, unlimited calling plan that still represents a good value to subscribers but doesn't lock them into longer term contracts.

You can learn more by reading our full review of Phone Power or by visiting our reviews and comparison of VoIP providers.

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