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Lingo
 is definitely a strong player in Voip industry.
Being a subsidiary of Primus Telecom Group Inc., a Fortune
1000 global communications company with operations in
North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, Lingo
offers
very competitive deals to consumers in the United States
and Canada. Lingo
first entered the VoIP market in 1999
and owns and operates an extensive global network, including
a VoIP network which spans 150 countries and carries
nearly 2 billion minutes of worldwide VoIP traffic annually.
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Price Value
VoIP is all about saving money, and Lingo
saves you
probably the most for international calling. For around
twenty dollars per month customers get unlimited calling
to most of Western Europe. For $5-$10 you wil get Canada
or a international phone number.
For a moderate fee, Lingo
offering new customers different
packages to choose for their calling needs. Installation
is simple. Lingo
designed the setup for consumers, not
techies. Lingo
is rated very highly for call quality
and customer service and is tough to beat if you make
a lot of international calls.
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Features
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Free Features
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| Voice Mail |
Anonymous Call Rejection |
| 3-Way Calling |
Do Not Disburb |
| Speed Dial |
Last Number Redial |
| Call Forwarding |
Lingo 911 Service |
| Simultaneous Ring |
Free In-Network Calling |
| Call Waiting |
Online Account Management |
| Caller ID with Name |
Local Phone Number Portability |
| Call Return |
Connection Enhancer |
| Caller ID Block |
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Add On Features
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| Extra Virtua Number ($4.95/mon)l |
Dedicated Fax Line (free with business
plan) |
| 411 ($0.99 /call) |
International Phone Numbers ($5 for
canada number, $10 for international number) |
| Toll Free Number ($4.95/mon, 100 mins
free and 3 cents after |
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Plans
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Monthly Fee |
Activation Fee |
Cancellation Fee
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Shipping |
Equippment Cost |
U.S. & Canada Calling |
International Calling |
| Chatter Box |
$21.95 |
$29.95 |
$39.95 |
$9.95 |
Free |
unlimited |
Canada, Puerto Rico, and 21 countries
including Western Europe plus Australia, New Zealand,
Singapore, and South Korea |
| Talk
365 |
$195 |
$29.95 |
$39.95 |
$9.95 |
Free |
unlimited US, Canada and Puerto Rico |
Varies |
| Global Gabber |
$34.95 |
$29.95 |
$39.95 |
$9.95 |
Free |
Unlimited US, Canada, and Puerto Rico
calling plus 300 international* minutes |
Varies |
| Small Talk |
$14.95 |
$29.95 |
$39.95 |
$9.95 |
Free |
500 minutes US, Canada, and Puerto
Rico |
Varies |
| Lingo Link |
$7.95 |
$29.95 |
$39.95 |
$9.95 |
Free |
unlimited in-network call
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Varies |
Note: *Lingo offer money back guarantee in 30 days
(restriction applied)
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Customer Suppot
Lingo
runs customer support with email, phone and a
extensive FAQ knowledgebase. The member service is available
7 days a week.
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Editor's Note
Lingo
is a great provider with a decent feature set
and competitive prices. If international calling is
your major concern, Lingo will be a good choice.
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