To make voice over IP (VoIP) telephony service attractive for senior citizens across the country, VoIP call provider ITP VoIP has tailored broadband phone service for seniors who are on limited budgets and shy away from advanced technologies. The VoIP call provider said that the new IP telephony service features low-cost plans, quick installation time and general ease of use.
According to ITP VoIP, unlike traditional phone and cable services, , the VoIP call service combines simplicity and cost-efficiency with the freedom of individual customization, making it a universally accessible communication option. Thus, bringing savings of over $100 per month in telephone service to seniors, said the service provider.
ITP VoIP said that its long-distance VoIP service is suitable for retirees who have moved away from their families and make it a priority to remain in contact on a regular basis, but who are troubled by the typically high cost of long-distance minutes. Consequently, the company’s basic plan begins at $9.99 a month, which includes 500 minutes for calls to the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, while the premium plan includes unlimited minutes to these same countries for $19.99.
In addition, ITP VoIP is also offering a global plan for $24.99, which lets subscribers place unlimited calls to friends and family members in 60 different countries around the world. All three plans include a free Linksys (News
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The company said that its VoIP softphone service is as simple as sitting down in front of the computer with a headset. An easy and hands-free set-up, the softphone service is reliable and also allows for simultaneous on- or off-line work, ITP VoIP said.
Additionally, the service provider has also created a VoIP App Plan for smartphones, which also costs only $9.99 a month.
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Ashok Bindra is a veteran writer and editor with more than 25 years of editorial experience covering RF/wireless technologies, semiconductors and power electronics. To read more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.Edited by
Rich Steeves