Hi,
I have posted a few times on here about the cheapest unlimited UK landline
calls packages available (either PSTN or VoIP).
It appears as I had hoped and largely expeted, the price point on these
services is starting to improve.
Current best offers appear to be (and all feedback, experience and thoughts,
etc. welcomed):
- Raketu -
http://www.raketu.com/ - appears to be offering unlimited calls
to a bag of approx. 20 international destinations contingent on a nominal
top-up of $10 (which does not expire provided the account is used for a call
once every [I seem to recall] six months - a free call counts / is
sufficient [according to their website]. Usage limits do not appear to apply
(probably fair use but not the combined "free days" rolling semi-unfree and
rather restricted 300 minutes type limit or the lottery system of Betamax
service destination changes and general uncertaintieis / vagaries [such as
changing T&C's etc.]). This all seems rather good! Unlimited (including UK &
US and many more), one time top up of $10 [does not expire provide one call
is made ~ six months {which doesn't not even have to be chargeable}],
appears to be a "long term" offer rather than fly by night or Betamax
rolling changes / uncertainty / etc., all round sounds good (have probably
forgotten some of the other apparent key benefits - but still - I am sure
some of you can pick me up on them!). Only possible concerns - reality
factor / is it actually a long-term offer / beta or viable / reliable; have
to use their softphone [I believe - I think they may be pending hardware
device / SIP support - and it may be possible to do this manualy oneself
with sufficient nowse or knowledge, engineering, etc.]
See:
http://www.myvoipprovider.com/Free_VoIP/ for some further information
(note: they seem to "incorrectly" record Raketu as providing only 120 days
of expiring credit but Raketu's own site confirms otherwise...? [otherwise
generaly a great site]
- Globe 7 - now offering a $4.99 per month unlimited calls package
including US, UK and 20+ish other international destinations. No credit
expiry type issues. Quite a big operator, UK company, etc. Apparently it is
"possible" to use SIP clients / adaptors [see recent newsgroup post
detailing specific parameters] - allthough this is officially unsuported
[although may be pending / imminent]. Otherwise, have to use their softphone
(which whilst kind of interesting and fun probably deserves a warning!)
[Aside: no guarantees, experience, knowledge {first hand} of the Raketu
client software either mind - but does sound / seem rather good]
All in all seeming and sounding quite good & positive - the "sub-£3ish" per
month unlimited UK calls type packages (longed and hoped for on my pary at
least!) - and in reality both of these services actually also provide
~20ish+ international destinations as well.
All thoughts, feedback, etc. appreciated.
Best wishes,
News Reader
P.s. Thoughts, etc. of other competing / alternative similarly good value
and complete (at least unlimited UK landline calls) services welcomed.
Unlimited Calls Packags: Update(d)! - There or nearly there!? - £2/3 per month unlimited price range 
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