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VoIP is the topic of discussion all around us these days. No doubt, it deserves the attention due to the features and services offered by this awesome invention.  As the demand of Voice over internet, protocol is increasing, so are the number of service providers. Different companies are jumping into this field. Increase in number of VoIP phone service providers is surely beneficial for users, however, simultaneously it is problematic also. As the number of service providers increases, so does the competition. In this competition, vendors try to offer better services at reduced prices to capture more market share. Now the problem is that, there are so many vendors offering variety of packages. When a customer actually gets out in the market to select a VoIP phone provider, he gets so confused among various packages that the decision becomes difficult. In such a situation, a user must have some backhand knowledge to make things easy.

Before you shop for a residential VoIP service, it is imperative that you take some of the following questions into consideration.

Q: What will be the monthly charges of the service?

Take quotes from various residential service providers and compare them, however be careful, it is imperative that you do not compare an unlimited call plan with a limited call plan or long distance and local charges.

Q: I am paying for which service/feature?

Most of the service providers charge a flat rate per month, which is inclusive of all taxes and fees; on the other hand some VoIP service providers advertise the rate exclusive of taxes.

Q: How much am I going to pay to set it up?

Some service providers may provide free equipment and charge shipping cost to your bill, make sure that you take advantage of any promotion, i.e. free one-month subscription.

Q: What if I want to terminate my connection?

To encourage customers to switch to VoIP service, some service providers do not charge anything for termination of connection, others will ask the customer to buy the equipment or buy it if it is not returned in a brand new condition.

Q: Payback Guarantee?

Most of the VoIP service providers will allow the user to use the service for a trial period and charge nothing if the customer cancels the service within the trial period.

Q: International Calls:

International call rates are not included in the monthly charges besides calls to some countries, which are included in the contract. International call charges will vary between VoIP providers. Therefore, get the service, which offers the lowest international calling charge to the country you frequently tend to dial.

In order to make the best decision and to be satisfied with your service it is imperative that you conduct a survey of the market keeping the above-mentioned questions in mind. However, it is important to note that the voice quality will not differ; however, cost difference is one thing you need to concentrate on when making the decision to buy a package plan.