Choosing a Voip Phone service provider for General - local domestic use

Competition for local service and long distance is intense. The recent introduction of Voice over Internet Protocol Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone service in Canada will give a new twist to the competitive landscape bringing down prices even more.

Regardless of the provider, you must pay a fixed fee between $ 20 and CAD $ 30 CAD for a basic local phone service (including taxes) and will give you unlimited free calls within your area code.

If you do not have the references / credit history in Canada, probably you will require a security deposit when applying for residential telephone service (depending on how much use the phone, the deposit will be approximately CAD $ 200 - If you're not sure how to use the phone, the amount may be higher). Deposits are returned after a year of service, with interest added (about 3-6% annually depending on market interest rate).

The following table contains a list of major telecommunications companies in Canada, indicating the services provided in the different Canadian Provinces.

• BellCanada: (Ontario & Quebec): landline, Long Distance, Wireless (CDMA 1X), VoIP, Internet, Satellite TV, IPTV
• Rogers Communications: (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland): Wireless (GSM, GPRS), Cable TV, VoIP
• Fido / Microcell (Now Rogers): (Ontario & Quebec): Wireless (GSM, GPRS)
• Telus (Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta): Wireless (PCS - 1X), landline, Internet
• Virgin Mobile: (Ontario) Wireless (PCS)
• Shaw Communications (Alberta, British Columbia) Satellite TV, Cable TV, Internet
• COGECA: (Ontario, Quebec) Cable TV, Internet, VoIP
• Videotron (Quebec) Cable TV, VoIP, Internet
• Manitoba Telecomm Services MTS (Manitoba) landline, wireless, VoIP, Internet
• SaskTel (Saskatchewan) Wireless landline, Internet, Satellite TV
• Aliant (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI) landline, satellite TV, Wireless (CDMA 1X), IPTV

Long Distance and International Service:

Once you've chosen your local phone provider, you are free to choose another provider for long distance calls and international. Given the wide variety of plans from many providers, it is difficult to compare here. To see what would be the best deal for you for when choosing, consider how much and where you're calling.

Providers and international long distance include: Bell Canada, Sprint Canada, Allstream, Primus, etc. If you already know what countries / cities call more, some companies offer up to 80% off the maximum amount covered per minute.

Many providers advertise their television dial indirect through a prefix that consists of a seven-digit number (10-10-XYZ). Just dial the area code before each call to get their rates. If you forget to dial the area code, the bill is simply a standard charges from your provider. Pay attention, most of these services 10-10-XYZ offer discounts based on conversations with more than 20 minutes. If your 10-10XYZ brands to make a short call, you may be paying a substantial premium.

VoIP is also available for long distance services and in some instances can provide significant savings. Keep in mind that some VoIP providers will require an initial investment that could hinder extra routers, special phones, or a combination of both.

Finally, there are a variety of phone cards for long distance and international calls that can be purchased at any corner store in the major cities. The rates and characteristics of these cards vary significantly, in some cases could save up to 90% of normal rates for long distance.