September 27, 2005

PlusNet to enter VoIP market


by brian_turner

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Internet service provider PlusNet confirmed yesterday that it plans to unveil a broadband telephony service shortly. The company, which is based in Sheffield, said its PlusTalk VoIP service is based on open standards. Customers will be able to communicate for free with other open standards-based services.

PlusNet is confident that its tariffs for chargeable calls will be very competitive. The company said in a statement “PlusNet expects to offer a range of call packages at market leading prices.”

There is speculation that the launch of the VoIP service is imminent. Even before the product has been unveiled PlusNet has reduced charges. There is intense competition in the rapidly-expanding VoIP sector, with BT planning to reduce charges and Dixons to launch its Freetalk service this week.

PlusTalk Evening & Weekend package will now cost £2.99 a month. This includes 3,500 free minutes and 15 MB voicemail allowance. It was previously priced at £3.99. PlusTalk Anytime - which includes 4,000 free minutes and 25 MB voicemail allowance - will cost £4.99 a month, instead of the previously planned £7.99 a month.

PlusNet is also planning a pay-as-you-go VoIP service, although its VoIP services are not available as standalone products and can only be used by PlusNet broadband customers.

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