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Congratulations on your decision to go voip. The hardwork is done, now your next step is choosing the right provider and getting started. The question you should first ask yourself is, \'what provider has the best service and rates for my company\'? The answer? Estimate how many phones youll need and the extent to which your employees will be talking on them. Certain providers charge a flat fee for each seat no matter how many calls are placed or received. Some voip providers charge a lower flat fee for a specific number of minutes, then charge extra for each minute over the flat rate. While this might work for firms with extremely low call volume, generally we recommend the unlimited plans. After all, you have more important things to do with your time than pour over every charge on your phone bill. Similarly, for a toll-free number, some providers charge a low monthly fee, then charge an additional per-minute rate for all calls. Other companies charge a flat fee for unlimited calls to the toll-free number. Take away message: If you have over than 1,000 minutes of toll-free usage a month, or more than 30 minutes daily, an unlimited number is more economical. Also, unlimited plans are just easier, why complicate your life? Continue reading →