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Recommendations for VoIP Provider? (lemmy.ml)

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I decided I want to ditch my cell plan and rely primarily on a VoIP service for calling. To anybody here have any experience with VoIP: what providers would you recommend?

So far the two that I see recommended the most online are JMP and VoIP.ms. I setup an account with VoIP.ms, but am hesitant to pull the trigger until I have done a little more research. Any insight and info would be most welcome.

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[–] Substance_P 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

A week ago I went to use my Skype and was super frustrated to see that Microsoft took my credit balance, now Skype demands a subscription model. I tried a few other companies but the only one with a PAYG model that suited my basic needs was KeepCalling. I'm impressed with their prices, transparency (privacy model) and also it's been super easy to use so far.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Does KeepCalling have SMS included?

[–] Substance_P 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

As far as I know they do, they were offering it as a competitive rate and all when I signed up, but it wasn't a main concern for me. I know that you can use it and set a caller ID if you need to, the SMS function was a handy option for two factor checks so I went with them. I'd say as a Pay as you go option it was worth a try, although reading a few reviews online, some mentioned that the call clarity could be an issue, no problems here though.

Edit: after reading the other comments I'm going to take JMP for a spin

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

After looking around their website I found the info on SMS. I do like that it has a minimum pay of $5, both VoIP.ms and JMP require $15 to start. Although, I saw for SMS KeepCalling directs you to their app on the play store. I wonder if it is possible to use their SMS service with a third party app? I would like to avoid using apps from the Play Store if I can help it. Otherwise, it might be a viable option to try out with such a low barrier to entry. I'm still leaning JMP since it seems like the easiest to setup and use between mobile and desktop (MX Linux in my case, using the Gajim app).