Feb 1 Launch: Toll-Free Numbers, Online Faxing, Virtual Numbers

**VOIPoTim** · 01-11-2008 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by fisamo

As long as all your problems aren't users' ISP related and upstream-provider related, you'll be OK in the end.

Why not? I already have my Comcast thread going. It's an easy excuse

**NY Tel Guy** · 01-13-2008 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by VOIPoTim

Mirrored from the HostGator Forum:

We’re pleased to announce that VOIPo will be launching on February 1st with a trio of services as outlined below. The full line of services including Residential VoIP Service and Hosted PBX Business services will be phased in shortly after the initial launch.

Tim,
Any idea on what the residential pricing might be for those of us testers who might fall into the category of the "light user"?
I really want to get my number away from VT before "Sunrocket II takes place, it is coming soon to a theater near you.....

**gatorrobin** · 01-13-2008 04:39 PM

So this is kinda like a business plan?

The 500 mins/month for a virtual number is going to be a hard sell when every other VOIP service that I'm aware of includes unlimited minutes on the virtual number beside the monthly charge for the number itself.

**VOIPoTim** · 01-13-2008 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by gatorrobin

So this is kinda like a business plan?

The 500 mins/month for a virtual number is going to be a hard sell when every other VOIP service that I'm aware of includes unlimited minutes on the virtual number beside the monthly charge for the number itself.

Remember this is also forwarding out to a PSTN number, not a straight up VoIP DID. Everyone else charges per min for that.

**usa2k** · 01-13-2008 11:24 PM

I've yet to see a virtual Windsor Ontario number from any provider.

Any virtual Canadian numbers in your future?

**VOIPoTim** · 01-13-2008 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by usa2k

I've yet to see a virtual Windsor Ontario number from any provider.

Any virtual Canadian numbers in your future?

Yes, but not solid ETA. We intend to launch a full service Canadian offering across the board, but need to get a few things squared away to make sure we're good regulatory wise there. I don't forsee any issues with that as it's almost all just paperwork, but the plan is basically to finish up the US launch and then add that to the mix.

**Brian** · 01-14-2008 05:42 PM

Tim, with the fun fee increase from VT, I wanted to re-visit the question of fees being included with the monthly cost, and your thoughts on the "regulatory" fees a lot of the carriers charge. What are VOIPo's plans on this?

**VOIPoTim** · 01-14-2008 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Brian

Tim, with the fun fee increase from VT, I wanted to re-visit the question of fees being included with the monthly cost, and your thoughts on the "regulatory" fees a lot of the carriers charge. What are VOIPo's plans on this?

I'm working on a post with residential pricing and the way we're going to be handling some things like this, how our billing system works, etc.

We are basically working around the clock planning and coordinating resources in light of current events. Updates on that to come as well.