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Lingo Review |
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Solid plans from reliable company; Great for frequent international callers |
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Lingo is a great all-around value but is a particularly good choice for those that want to call internationally often. Lingo has been around longer than any of the other VoIP providers we recommend so you know you can rely on them. They are also the only leading provider whose standard monthly plan includes calls to Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand and some Asian countries (although Vonage includes calls to several Western European countries). So you can pay $21.95 per month to call anyone in not only the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico all you want, but also anyone in the aforementioned countries. Even if you never or rarely call internationally, Lingo's price, functionality and reliability make it a great choice. Lingo is currently offering their monthly unlimited plan for $17.95 per month for the first 6 months and $21.95 thereafter. Lingo also has an annual plan where you pay $195 upfront and receive unlimited calling for the rest of the year to the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Please note that this unlimited plan does not include calls to the foreign countries that Lingo's monthly plan includes, so the monthly plan with 1 month free may be a better value. Their 500 minute plan is just $14.95 but again only includes calling to U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Lingo also has some international plans that are a good deal for frequent callers to Mexico and Latin America or to South Asia. The Mexico and Latin America plan adds to the monthly unlimited plan unlimited calling to Mexcio City, Caracas, Bueons Aires and Rio de Janeiro plus discounted rates to the rest of Mexico and Latin America. It costs the same as the standard montly unlimited, you just lose the free calling to the other international locales in the standard monthly unlimited plan. The South Asia plan also takes away the other international destinations but adds 2.9 cent/minute calling to India and Bangladesh. It costs $29.95 per month. Also note that all plans include $29.95 activation fee and a $59.95 cancellation fee if you cancel after 30 days but before 1 year. They will, however, give you a prorated refund for your unused months if you buy the annual plan and cancel before 1 year. Overall, Lingo's monthly unlimited plan really stands out and is a great value for anyone, especially for frequent callers to certain countries. |
Service Details:
| Plans: | Unlimited: $17.95 1st 6 mos. then $21.95; 500 mins: $14.95; Unlimited domestic annual: $195 |
| Setup Fees: | $29.95 plus $14.95 S&H |
| $ Back Guarantee & Cancel Policy: | Free to cancel within 30 days or $59.95 after 30 days |
| Promotions: | $17.95 1st 6 months w/ unlimited plan |
| Countries Included: | USA, Canada, P.R., Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, S. Korea, Singapore |
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