If one good thing comes out of the economic recession, it is that consumers are getting smarter and better on how they spend their money.  Many households have assessed their monthly budgets and either slashed spending or justified their costs with purchases that offer great value.

Take a look at your home telephone service.  You pay the phone bill every month – perhaps automatically!  That means you either write a check monthly, without scrutinizing all the extra fees and charges your telephone service provider is charging you, or you have the amount automatically deducted from your checking account.  Not smart!

Let's look at the top features you want for your home telephone service:

1. CALLER ID.  We all want to know who is calling us. If your phone has display capabilities, you can decide whether to take the call or not!  This leads us to...
2. VOICEMAIL.  Callers can leave you a message.  You can easily check messages from your email account.  If you do not want to use Voicemail, then you should have...
3. CALL FORWARDING.  You can forward your calls to a designated number and you manage it yourself from your phone.  Now you will never miss a call!  But what if you are on the line?  Then you need...
4. CALL WAITING.   You can accept a call from another caller when you hear a short beep alerting you someone is trying to call you.  Want to toggle between the two callers?  Here is a solution...
5. CALL HOLD.   You can put one caller on hold while you talk to the other person.  But what if you want to talk to both people?  You want...
6. THREE WAY CALLING.   This is a conference call!  Three parties in three different locations can join in on the same call!  What fun!

Do you know you can make phone calls over your Internet connection? You can even save up to 60% off your current phone bill.  This technology is Voice Over Internet Protocol, or VOIP.  It converts the speaking sounds into digital information that is carried over the Internet or broadband connection you already have and are paying for! 

If you are a Chinese consumer, look into a company called iTalkBB.  This company serves tens of thousands of Chinese consumers in North America and they are all saving 40% to 60% off their monthly
telephone bills!  iTalkBB is a pioneer in the VOIP industry and a leader in the international telecommunications industry. This company carried the first VOIP call to China. 

If you want more free features, here are some features unique to the iTalkBB service:

1. CHINA PHONE NUMBER.  Only iTalkBB can offer you a free China Phone Number with your account.  Your friends and family in China can dial this number from their landline or cell phone to reach you in the United States.  The caller in China does not incur long distance or international charges.  It is just like making a local call for them! This is great for everyone wanting to talk to you, leading us to...
2. IN-NETWORK CALLS.  If your friends and family are also iTalkBB customers, then your calls are free!  Talk as long and as much as you want, even if you are not on the same continent!  Continue talking with...
3. TRAVEL EASE.  You can take your iTalkBB adapter anywhere you go – local, national, or worldwide.  Whether it is a short trip or a permanent move, all you need is a broadband connection and you can make calls as if you were at home.  Best of all, everyone can still reach you!  But what if you want to call people?  Then you must have...
4. iTALKFREEDOM.  This great service offered by iTalkBB is a mobile international long distance feature.      Throw away your traditional phone cards!  With iTalkFREEDOM, you simply dial an access number from your cell phone dial your international call to anywhere in the world with low, low international rates. But remember, if you have the free China Phone Number, your friends and family in China can call you anytime, anywhere, and they don't incur any long distance charges!

Ready to start saving money?  Get VOIP today and get these 10 features for FREE. 

For more information about iTalkBB, call the 24-hour Chinese customer service line, 1-877-iTalkBB (1-877-482- 5522).  You can also visit the Chinese language website at www.iTalkBB.com.

About iTalkBB 
iTalkBB offers the smart alternative solution for your telephone needs. iTalk Global Communications, Inc.is a pioneer in the VoIP revolution and a leader in the international telecommunications industry. iTalkBB provides high quality Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service at very competitive prices. Customers replace their traditional phone company service with iTalkBB's state-of-the-art technology using their broadband connection. Enjoy a menu of calling plans tailored for residential or business usage. Advance features such as call waiting, three-way calling, caller ID, call forwarding and more are included in your plans at no extra charge. iTalkBB offers some of the most competitive international rates. iTalkBB offers their customers an exclusive feature; a free China and Taiwan telephone number. Friends and family in China or Taiwan dial your China or Taiwan number to reach you directly in the USA or Canada, without incurring local or international long distance charges. This service is unparallel in the industry. Hong Kong, and Korea numbers are available for a nominal monthly fee. Get 24-hour customer sales and support at 1-877-482-5522 and on the web. See detailed information on the company website www.iTalkBB.com.