Lingo is a pioneer in the VOIP arena and has recently started to offer more and more features in order to compete with other VOIP providers. Lingo latest offer of 1 free month, free activation, and unlimited calling in the U.S. and 22 other countries has made them a great choice. Lingo has a great service that was recently named Editors Pick by Wired Magazine and awarded by IT Week Magazine.
Lingo Features Included: Voice Mail, 911 Service, Caller ID, Caller ID Block, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, 3-Way Calling, 69 Last Caller Info, Manage Account Online, Keep your old phone number, Choose your area-code, Virtual Numbers, Voicemail sent to your email, 7-Digit Dialing, Do not disturb option, 100+ speed dial, return call, Anonymous Call Block, Simultaneous Ring, and Free Unlimited calls to other Lingo members, free calls to U.S, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Finland, Austria, Luxembourg, Norway, Vatican City, Portugal, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, & South Korea
Pros = 1. 1 Month Free on Chatterbox plan 2. Free Activation 3. Excellent voice quality 4. Free equipment (adapter) 5. Unlimited calling in the U.S. and 22 countries on Chatterbox plan 6. Only $16.25 for unlimited calling if you pay for the entire year upfront. Unused months refunded if you decide to cancel before 1 year 7. 30 Day Money Back Guarantee 8. Really low international rates
Cons = 1. $39.95 cancellation fee after 30 days and before 1 year 2. $29.95 setup fee
Residential Rate Plans Available (unlimited minutes): $16.25/month if you pay for the entire year upfront and $21.95/month if you pay month-to-month with the first 3 months free (no contract necessary) Limited Minutes Plans Available: $14.95/month for 500 minutes
Final thoughts: $21.95/month with 3 free months and unlimited calling in the U.S and 22 countries is one of the best offers we've seen in years. If you don't plan on making many international calls then the $195/yr ($16.25/month) plan is the cheapest in the industry. |