PennyTel - Voice Over IP (VOIP)
June 22nd, 2008 | by winsonlee |
Voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) is a protocol optimized for the transmission of voice through the internet. For those who would want to call the above countries, with $5 / month you are able to make calls for 8 cents for unlimited amount of time. To make use of this service, you will only need a router modem with VoIP, an account with PennyTel and a phone. Two recommended router modem would be Billion 7401VGPM ($149) or Netcomm NB9W VOIP ($184).
The above is the cheapest call card that I can find from MelbourneConnect. Voip is definately worth it if you are calling for more then 9 minutes each time ($0.08/$0.009 = 8.88 minutes). But since we have to take the monthly fee into consideration as well which is 5 bucks. Assume you are making 12 calls in a month. Each time your call duration needs to be more then 56 minutes to take advantage of the voip savings. If you are making 20 calls in a month, each call duration needs to be more then 37 minutes to take advantage of the savings. Although some people who do not call as much but they still go for VoIP is because of the quality of the service. Using call card, it is common that you face problem getting through during peak period or it takes you to call quite a few times before you manage to get a clear line.
It is worth going for VoIP service if you are calling oversea and talk on the phone for long period of time.
