Vonage VOIP
Vonage international calling plan costs a whole lot more than 24.99!

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!!!

Company: Vonage VOIP
Country: USA
Site: www.vonage.com

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