4 Top Residential VoIP Providers in the US Market

Due to the booming VoIP industry, the providers’ list has gone longer than before. Hence, it has become a bit difficult for the customers to find a better and more suitable option for them. Not every customer is equal, nor his requirements are same. A wiser option is to read the actual reviews, comparisons and overviews of the service providers and resultant decide which one to prefer. This article is written with the same intention and is focused on finding the most suitable package and provider for residential needs.

The analysis will cover the popular residential plans for an average household with calling needs restricted to US (all states) and Canadian territory. It’ll also cover the additional value and features that come side by side the calling package. 

Axvoice:

Axvoice a leading VoIP company, which has always marketed itself as ‘inexpensive but high quality VoIP’ service provider. It has been working for the last 7 years in US market and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. It offers VoIP solutions for residential as well as business customers. Moreover, it offers specific local, long-distance and international calling plans, where the customers can make free in-network calls. Looking at the residential calling plan, we see 4 different options. From pay as you go to standard local US/Canada calling plan, the packages are available at $4.99, $5.99 and $8.25 per month.

The standard calling plan with complete freedom to make unlimited local and long-distance calls is available at $8.25 per month. Over 23 calling features are also offered with every calling package. Some of them are call forwarding, call blocking, anonymous call rejection, music on hold, conference call, distinctive ringtones and online account management etc. One additional advantage of Axvoice is its mobile app, which allows you to enjoy its’ services portably. You don’t have to sign up for extra packages; instead, already subscribed package will work on your smartphones.

VoIPo:

VoIPo was formed in 2006 with the intention to provide internet calling solutions to the people in local market. The primary focus of the VoIPo is on small business and residential customers. If you purchase the calling plan on the monthly basis, it offers services for $15/month. While, if you go for yearly subscription, the charges are $149/year and $129/year (for 2 year subscription, for new customers). VoIPo offers over 40 calling features, like; call forwarding, blocking, speed dial, SMS voicemail notifications, distinctive numbers, 30 days money back guarantee, softphone availability and 100% US based customer support.

Once you subscribe to the package, you can make free calls anywhere in the US/Canada region. Moreover, 60 international minutes (conditional) are also offered per month. However, keep in mind that the calling limit per month is 5000 minutes, and when you cross the limit, VoIPo charges you 1.9¢ per minute.

Vonage:

Vonage is a name that requires no introduction in the market. The company has been in direct completion with Skype and Google for the past many years and with recent launch of its mobile application, has gained significance advantage in the market.

These days, the most sought after calling plan of Vonage is Unlimited US/Canada for $9.99/month for first three months. Then the monthly bill goes to traditional $24.99 with freedom to make unlimited local and long-distance calls in US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Other residential calling plan by Vonage can be availed at $19.99 and $11.99/month (with one year agreement). You can find all standard industry features at Vonage including 3 way calling, anonymous call rejection, 411 enhanced directory assistance, number portably and many more others.

RingCentral:

RingCentral is another important name in the industry, which offers a bundle of VoIP and faxing service. It’s a virtual or cloud based VoIP service, which primarily focuses on the business communications and business needs. That’s why, you find it offering bundle of services, which is more suitable for businesses. The most popular package by RingCentral is available at $29.99/month, with unlimited calling and (conditional) unlimited faxing service.

Some other packages are also available but they cost more like $39.99 and $26.99 per month. It offers the same standard calling features along with call logs, virtual calling cards, extensions, dial by name click to call me, conference calls and many more others. The details can be obtained from the company’s website.

In short, there are many service options for you, if you want to have enhanced experience with faxing, RingCentral leads the race. However, for pure household needs, Vonage, Axvoice and VoIPo lead the race, where cost advantage rests with Axvoice, while Vonage leads in service features but of course, costs more.