Comparing International Calling Rates for Home Phones!

(Vienna, Virginia)

07/30/2009

During economic downturns, many phone companies introduce various promotional rates and plans. But which one offers the best value?

Both Comcast and Verizon offer discounted international calling rates to China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan ranging from $0.07 to $0.15 per minute. With Verizon, customers must pay an additional $4.99 monthly fee on top of their basic phone service to access these rates. Alternatively, customers can pay $15 extra for 300 international minutes from either Verizon or Comcast. However, this means paying $15 monthly even if you use fewer than 300 minutes, plus the standard $11-$24 phone service fee, totaling $26-$39 per month - an unnecessary expense. Additionally, constantly checking remaining minutes or worrying about exceeding the limit creates unnecessary stress.

Are there better options? Yes! iTalkBB's Home Economy Plan costs just $4.99/month and offers premium rates of only $0.02/minute for calls to the U.S., Canada, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. No prepaid minute bundles - you only pay for what you use, eliminating waste. For detailed comparisons, see the table below. Visit www.iTalkBB.com or call iTalkBB's 24/7 bilingual customer service at 1-877-482-5522 (1-877-iTalkBB) for more information.

Comparison Table: International Calling Rates for Home Phones:

iTalkBBComcastVerizon
Carefree Minutes™ PlansInternational Calling Plans
Minimum Plan Requirement$4.99/month (Home Economy Plan)
$0.02/min to US/Canada
$24.95/month
(Local with More®)
Unlimited local, others $0.05/min
$11.80/month
(Local Measured Service)
$0.01-$0.04/min to US
Fee for Discounted International Rates$0.00$0.00$4.99/month
100 mins to China/HK/TW$10 total, no monthly fee$4.95/month (~$0.05/min)Not available
300 mins to China/HK/TW$6 total, no monthly fee$14.95/month (~$0.05/min)$14.99/month (~$0.05/min)
500 mins to China/HK/TW$6 total, no monthly feeNot available$19.99/month (~$0.04/min)
Calls to China$0.02/min (landline & mobile)$0.15/min (landline & mobile)$0.15/min (landline & mobile)
Calls to Hong Kong$0.02/min (landline & mobile)$0.10/min (landline & mobile)$0.10/min (landline & mobile)
Calls to Taiwan$0.02/min (landline), $0.09/min (mobile)$0.07/min (landline), $0.13/min (mobile)$0.07/min (landline), $0.09/min (mobile)
Service CoverageGlobal serviceNot nationwideNot nationwide

*Information collected from third-party sources in July 2009, for reference only. Please check providers' websites for current rates.

About iTalkBB:
iTalkBB is a leading telecommunications brand renowned across North America, pioneering in international communications. Leveraging top-tier global networks and cutting-edge technology, it offers high-quality, crystal-clear local, domestic, and international calling services at competitive prices, along with HD Chinese TV live broadcasts, replay and on-demand services. Its phone service completely replaces traditional landlines while including free value-added features like call waiting, three-way calling, caller ID, and call forwarding. Unique offerings include local numbers for Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea - allowing local contacts to call these numbers to reach U.S. relatives without paying international rates. iTalkBB's HD Chinese TV service has been widely acclaimed since launch, featuring 50+ popular channels with live broadcasts and 48-hour replay, plus unlimited free on-demand movies and shows. iTalkBB remains committed to enhancing customers' lives through innovation. Contact 24/7 bilingual customer service at 1-877-482-5522 or visit www.iTalkBB.com.

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