Originally posted September 2019. Costs and features vary by provider, so call us for current options.
Ready to cut the cord and stop paying for landline phone service? Most traditional landlines cost at least $400 a year. Voice over IP (VOIP) delivers a phone line over your internet connection for much less, often with just a small equipment purchase and setup fee and no ongoing fees. One of our customers saved more than $400 a year after we helped replace their landline with a VOIP phone.
Who It Is for
If your cell phone is your main number but you want a landline for other reasons, VOIP may fit. Popular uses include:
- A phone line at your cabin or second residence.
- A fax number.
- A phone kids can use after school, so they don’t need a cell phone.
Features You May Get
Beyond the savings, you may get features that cost extra on traditional service:
- Caller ID
- Free calls to the US and Canada
- Low-cost international calling
- Voicemail sent to your email
- Three-way calling
- Call screening, call waiting and call recording
Other options may require an extra installation or ongoing fee:
- Keeping your existing landline number
- A wireless phone adapter, if a wired connection is not available
- E911 services
- Receiving home-number calls on your cell phone
Know the Trade-Offs
VOIP has been reliable in our years of using it, but you should understand the differences from traditional service before you switch:
- If you lose power, you lose your phone, because you lose your internet.
- 911 service can work differently. We believe we have a solution that makes it the same.
Questions about how VOIP works or what it costs? Give us a call.