I was really excited when Vonage came out with a $24.99 plan for unlimited international calling for over 60 countries. But when I was about to place an order, after giving my address, and credit card details, the estimated monthly charges that I was expected to consent to was $38.53 a month! BTW, this does not include the monthly recurring sales tax! Here is the break up of costs:
Monthly Recurring Charges
Vonage World Plan:
$
24.99
Estimated Taxes & Fees
State Communications Service Tax:
4.23
Local Communications Service Tax:
3.62
Federal Program Fee:
2.41
State Telecom Infrastructure Maintenance Fee:
0.30
Regulatory and Compliance Fee:
1.49
Emergency 911 Service Fee:
1.49
Total Monthly Charges:
$
38.53
Estimated Taxes and Fees do not include monthly recurring sales taxes.
I did go thro a referral and the first two months was supposed to be free. But the estimated charges for the first free month was $9.49!
Here is the break-up for the first fee month:
First Month Charges
Vonage World Plan:
$
24.99
Refer-A-Friend Credit (Referee: Month 1 of 2):
-24.99
V-Portal Phone Adapter
($79.99 Value):
0.00
Activation Fee:
0.00
Shipping & Handling:
0.00
Taxes & Fees
Local Communications Service Tax:
1.82
Federal Program Fee:
2.41
Sales Tax:
0.00
Regulatory and Compliance Fee:
1.49
Emergency 911 Service Fee:
1.49
State Telecom Infrastructure Maintenance Fee:
0.15
State Communications Service Tax:
2.13
Total Charges Today:
$
9.49
So, it's not completely 'free' either!
I think Vonage VOIP is a complete rip-off!!!
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