Packet8 Internet Phone Service - Review

Packet8 internet phone serviced has been around since 2002, when it was introduced to the public by its parent company 8X8. 8X8 has been in the telecommunications business for 20 years, and is considered one of the "pioneers" of VoIP.

The main part of Packet 8's business involves delivering high quality, reliable VoIP service to business customers. Packet8 also serves residential customers, and is considered to be one of the best VoIP providers in the industry. When you subscribe to Packet8 broadband phone service, you can be assured you will receive crystal-clear, high quality phone service at a fraction of the price you would pay for similar "land line" telephone service.

Packet8 develops their own VoIP technology, and they also have their own hardware built to their specifications. Packet8 holds over 68 multimedia and VoIP technology patents. Because they use their own proprietary technologies, you won't find Packet8 getting caught up in the expensive patent infringement lawsuits like some VoIP providers have been involved in.

Packet8 VoIP Plans

Packet8 offers three residential VoIP plans, and all are "unlimited calling" plans. For subscribers who want to make unlimited calls within the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, they have a monthly unlimited plan called Freedom Unlimited.

For subscribers who want the ability to make unlimited local and long distance calls, but want to get the best value for their money, Packet 8 has an annual (pay for the whole year up front) VoIP plan called Freedom Annual.

Packet 8 also offers a cheap international calling plan that provides customers with the ability to make an unlimited number of international calls for a low monthly price. This plan is called Freedom Global, and it includes free international calling to about 40 destinations. If your overseas calls happen to be to one of the locations covered, you're in luck. You can talk all you want with friends and loved ones overseas for one low monthly price.

Included Free with Packet8 VoIP Plans

Packet8 is one of the few "top" VoIP providers that includes free softphone service with any of its unlimited calling plans. Download and install Packet8 softphone to your laptop and take your VoIP service with you wherever you go! This is great if traveling because you will never miss a call, and you can use your internet phone service just as if you were at home.

As is standard among pretty much all the best VoIP providers, you get a ton of free calling features when you have internet phone service. Features like voicemail, call waiting, call hold, caller ID, call return, call forwarding, etc... come standard with every Packet8 service plan.

Packet 8 VoIP Setup is Easy!

When you order Packet 8 VoIP service, you can either choose to get a VoIP adapter (a little device that connects between your broadband router and your phone), or a Packet 8 phone system. With the VoIP adapter, you will use your own telephone. If you get a phone system (highly recommended), the VoIP adapter is built into the base station of the phone and is preconfigured for Packet8 service.

Easy, clear instructions are included with your Packet8 hardware, which normally takes about a week to arrive. Once you have made the connections as instructed (no tools required!), simply dial a special access code and your service will be activated immediately. If you have trouble, excellent Packet8 technical support is just a phone call or email away!