Voxilla.com Recognizes the Best 5 Residential VoIP Providers for 2014

By Jyothi Shanbhag
TMCnet Contributor

In recent years the voice over IP (VoIP) market has been growing by leaps and bounds. Small and big businesses, including start-ups, have been tapping the many benefits of VoIP services. While cost has been a major driver, there are several other factors expanding the VoIP footprint in the business world. These include improved productivity, saved capital, green image, mobility, flexibility and scalability.

There are hundreds of VoIP providers in the market, and choosing the best provider can be a difficult task. The telecom experts at Voxilla.com have made it easier for consumers by announcing the best five residential VoIP Providers of 2014.

The company has selected Internet Telephone Company (ITP), as one among the best with its monthly plans starting from $8.32 a month, with no service up front for a year. The company also offers new customers the chance to pay 10 small monthly payments for service. The company is currently offering its residential services with two months of free unlimited calling for any calling plan.

Phone (News - Alert) Power's residential VoIP service is among the best with the plan starting from $5.99 and up. Users can take advantage of free calls to the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Also, the company is currently offering a second line for free, along with other facilities such as e911 (News - Alert), blocklist, and Failsafe, which is a call forwarding feature. Also, Phone Power new customers can currently avail one free second year of service with upfront payment for the first year.

This residential service is also an option for users with monthly rent starting from $6.21 per month with a two-year contract. Users can make use of a variety of features offered by the company, such as text messaging, rollover line, unlimited calling to the United States and Canada, and 60 free international calls every month.

Axvoice is also rated as the best with its residential VoIP service offerings to customers in the U.S. and Canada. Users have to pay $75 for a one year contract, and this amount adds up to a low monthly rate of $6.25. Features comprise free voicemail, SIP support, phone number portability, VoIP codecs, 911 service, and free hardware.

magicJack has also gained a spot in the best five residential VoIP providers list, as announced by  Voxilla.com. The company promises to offer customer service for all hours of the day, and a 30-day free trial period, so that a prospective customer can sample the services. Users can take benefit from a variety of features, such as caller ID, voicemail, call waiting, call forwarding and 411 services.

Edited by Adam Brandt