Comments on: Phone.com Launches Virtual Number Service

By: Phone.com Launches First Hosted HD Voice Phone Network

Phone.com Launches First Hosted HD Voice Phone Network — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:32:22 +0000

[...] quality! Of course, there is a catch. You have to purchase an IP business phone to compliment your Phone.com virtual office [...]

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RingCentral Office Wins Kudos from Clients, Analysts — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:43:45 +0000

[...] For that price, you get four unlimited phone lines with local numbers, unlimited virtual extensions and voicemail boxes, an auto-receptionist and dial-by-name directory, integrated Internet fax with a dedicated fax number, and unlimited inbound/outbound calling and faxing. There are no contracts and no set up costs. This is a competitive move against Phone.com. [...]

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Virtual Office Company Offers 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:19:25 +0000

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By: Maggie Correta

Maggie Correta — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:04:55 +0000

I agree with Melanie. Phone.com’s offer is really great in the sense that they are providing an opportunity to get a free virtual number, but how many people are seriously going to spend the time to make it a significant issue? I don’t think that’s the point of the release. The point is, you can have one number that condenses all your phone numbers. Now that’s worth it!

By: Melanie Jones

Melanie Jones — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:58:41 +0000

Um… Yeah, I suppose a virtual number could end up being free if you got five of your friends to sign up for Phone.com every month, or had some sort of affiliate banner on your site to refer folks there. But I don’t think that’s really what most people are going to do. Virtual offices technologies are great, but most people, I would think are too busy running their business to spend so much time trying to save five or ten dollars a month on Phone.com.

By: Some reports on Phone.com Virtual Number | Phone.com

Some reports on Phone.com Virtual Number | Phone.com — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:30:55 +0000

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By: John

John — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:01:34 +0000

I think the Virtual Number service can end up being free from Phone.com if you refer friends. $1 per month credit from each friend that signs up, and if you sign up more than 4 then you earn credits for other services. Neat!

By: Elizabeth Sanchez

Elizabeth Sanchez — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:14:19 +0000

I agree that this is a valuable service, like its competitors. But don’t let the $4.88 a month starting price fool you. You end up getting charged about twice that even if you don’t use it. Virtual phone number companies are extremely vital to many small business owners, but there are often hidden costs.

By: Marcus Hester

Marcus Hester — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:33:09 +0000

Phone.com definitely has the global phone number advantage. I don’t think FreedomVoice and RingCentral have focused as much on those area. So if you want a virtual office set up in London or Brussels and want to work with an American virtual phone provider, I think Phone.com is the way to go.

By: Bill Brookshire

Bill Brookshire — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:39:17 +0000

Looks like some healthy competition in the virtual office/800 number landscape these days. I like it. We’re seeing a lot of innovation among the three companies you mentioned, as well as pricing incentives. This is the right response to the current economy and the growing competition. Phone.com has the advantage with global numbers, though, in my opinion.