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| BroadVoice Billing, Rates and Dispute Resolution |
What are the start-up costs? How much will it cost monthly?
You will never look at your phone bill the same way again. BroadVoice may just be the most cost- efficient telephone service you will find. Costs for BroadVoice service depend on which rate plans you select, and what equipment you need.
BroadVoice pricing is simple, so you'll always understand your bill.
- BroadVoice Unlimited In-State Plan
One flat rate of $9.95 per month includes all in-state calls. State-to-state calls are only 3.9 cents per minute any day, any time.
The Bottom Line... what does it cost?
Based on selection of our standard VoIP Adapter.The first month: Monthly Fee 9.95
One-Time Activation Fee 39.95
Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? 2.50
Shipping/Handling of Adapter 14.95
TOTAL Each Month Thereafter: Monthly Fee Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? TOTAL $15.42
- BroadVoice Unlimited World Plan
One flat rate of $19.95 per month for all calls to 21 countries including the USA.
The Bottom Line... what does it cost?
Based on selection of our standard VoIP Adapter.The first month: Monthly Fee 19.95
One-Time Activation Fee 39.95
Int'l Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? 2.50
Shipping/Handling 14.95
TOTAL Each Month Thereafter: Monthly Fee Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Int'l Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? TOTAL $30.42
- BroadVoice Unlimited World PLUS Plan
One flat rate of $24.95 per month for all calls to 35 countries including the USA.
Based on selection of our standard VoIP Adapter.The first month: Monthly Fee 24.95
One-Time Activation Fee 39.95
Int'l Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? 2.50
Shipping/Handling of Adapter 14.95
TOTAL $90.32 Each Month Thereafter: Monthly Fee Int'l Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? TOTAL $35.42
- BroadVoice Business Plan
This plan includes one flat rate of $29.95 per month for all local and unlimited long distance to all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Canada. Calls to anyone in the US and Canada are free. Included is your choice of area code and phone number. Additionally, you can add "remote" offices in other cities with one or two of our alternate numbers.
Based on selection of our standard VoIP Adapter.The first month: Monthly Fee 29.95
One-Time Activation Fee 39.95
Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? 2.50
Shipping/Handling of Adapter 14.95
TOTAL $90.32 Each Month Thereafter: Monthly Fee Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? TOTAL $35.42
- BroadVoice BYOD-Lite Plan
For just $5.95 a month, you will get your pick of numbers, all our basic and advanced features, including 100 minutes of outbound calls in the United States or Canada AND the option to upgrade to our unlimited plans anytime for no additional charge. Additional outbound minutes in the US and Canada are just 3.9 cents per minute.
Based on selection of the BYOD Lite Plan.The first month: Monthly Fee 5.95
One-Time Activation Fee 39.95
Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? 2.50
TOTAL $51.37 Each Month Thereafter: Monthly Fee Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? TOTAL $11.42
- BroadVoice Internet Video Service Plan
One flat rate of $34.95 per month with an OJO 900 included, or upgrade to the OJO 1000 with removable wireless headset for a one-time $50 upgrade fee.
Based on selecting the FREE Video Phone.OJO 900 –
INCLUDED FREE WITH PLANThe first month: Monthly Fee 34.95
One-Time Activation Fee 39.95
Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? 2.50
Shipping/Handling of Adapter Runtime Quote
TOTAL
+ s/hEach Month Thereafter: Monthly Fee Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? TOTAL $40.42
Based on upgrade to the OJO 1000.OJO 1000 with WIRELESS HANDSET –
$50.00 ONE-TIME UPGRADE COSTThe first month: Device Fee for Ojo 1000 Monthly Fee 34.95
One-Time Activation Fee 39.95
Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? 2.50
Shipping/Handling of Adapter Runtime Quote
TOTAL
+ s/hEach Month Thereafter: Monthly Fee Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Universal Service Fund - what's this? Regulatory Recovery Fee - what's this? TOTAL $40.42
NOTE: A one time $39.95 set-up fee applies to all BroadVoice Plans.
The only extra calling costs are calls to directory assistance at only 99 cents per call and international calls based on BroadVoice’s cost efficient per-minute rates. $2.50 Regulatory Recovery Fee applies to all plans.
What are your international rates?
BroadVoice offers low international rates and, better, rate plans that include unlimited international calls to many countries.
What taxes does BroadVoice charge?
BroadVoice does not charge taxes.
Are there any hidden costs with BroadVoice?
BroadVoice has no hidden costs.
- When you sign up for service, you will pay a one-time activation of $39.95 plus the first month's service charge
- $14.95 fee for shipping and handling your equipment (if any)
- There is a Regulatory Recovery Fee of $2.50 per voice line in your account.
- There is Emergency 911 Recovery Fee of $1.00 per voice line in your account.
- There is Universal Service Fund Fee of $1.97 per voice line in your account.
- International calls are billed on a per minute basis.
- Unlimited World and Unlimited World Plus plans have an International Regulatory Recovery Fee of $5.00 per primary line in your account.
If you cancel from the BroadVoice:
- The $39.95 Disconnect Fee is waived through our Money Back Guarantee If you cancel within the first 30 days of service activation for any reason.
What is Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Fee?
The Emergency 911 Cost Recovery Fee of $1.00 applies to each voice line in your account. This fee is used to recover costs directly associated with developing, implementing and maintaining a nationwide E911 in compliance with FCC regulations, 911 dialing and national 911 emergency call center.
What is The Universal Service Fund Fee?
The Universal Service Fund (USF) is a FCC program designed to ensure the availability of affordable telecommunications services to schools, libraries and rural healthcare facilities; it also serves to subsidize local service in high-cost areas and low-income households. In June 2006, the FCC required VoIP providers to contribute to the USF. For additional information on the USF, please visit www.fcc.gov
What are Regulatory Recovery Fee surcharges?
The Regulatory Recovery Fee is $2.50 per BroadVoice primary phone number. It is a fee that BroadVoice charges its customers for but not limited to local number portability costs, CALEA compliance costs and other regulatory related fees and cost. The Regulatory Recovery Fee also includes similar cost incurred in foreign countries.
What are International Regulatory Recovery Fee surcharges?
The International Regulatory Recovery Fee is $5.00 per BroadVoice primary phone number that have opted in for either the Unlimited World and Unlimited World Plus plans. This fee is for recovery of increasing costs and further International regulations being charged as BroadVoice expands into new foreign markets.
How does BroadVoice bill for services?
BroadVoice only offers convenient online billing. Your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express) is charged automatically on a monthly basis. Your account will be activated upon sign up. However, your billing cycle begins when the order is fulfilled.
Currently, each month we deduct your balance automatically from the credit card you provided at signup. You will be sent a statement via email detailing your call log and charges. We are working to implement online billing and call log features to the BroadVoice Account Portal. We anticipate availability of these features soon.
If you have a specific question about your bill, please contact .
BroadVoice bills 100% electronically to keep costs low. Your bill is available on-line by email and via the BroadVoice Account Portal. You can view your service usage, charges and all account activities for any billing period.
A detail from the BroadVoice Account Portal,
which allows you to keep precise control over your monthly billing.
What does my on-line Monthly Statement look like?
Every month you will receive a BroadVoice Monthly Statement via email. This Statement will include all charges outlined in an easy to understand chart that includes all In State Calls, State to State Calls, International Calls, Directory Service Calls, Inbound Toll Free Calls, the Regulatory Recover Fee and the Universal Service Fund Fee. You will know exactly what you've been charged. Additionally, all of your Statements are archived in your Account Portal.
Can unused minutes be carried to the next month?
With BroadVoice service you do not have to manage your minutes. If you sign up for the BroadVoice Unlimited Plan all calls within the continental United States are included in the basic monthly plan service charge. The only extra charges are directory assistance calls. If you select the BroadVoice Unlimited In-State Plan, all in-state calls, except for directory assistance calls, are included in the basic monthly plan service charge. International calls are charged on a per minute basis.
Do you take any other method of payment besides a credit card?
BroadVoice only accepts payment by credit card. BroadVoice accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
What if there is a problem with my credit card?
If your automatic monthly credit card payment cannot be processed for any reason, we will notify you immediately by email.
- Your outbound calling service will be suspended.
- If after 14 days of suspension, your account balance has not been paid in full, your BroadVoice service account will be deactivated.
There are no overage charges with BroadVoice service. All in-state calls are included in your monthly plan service charge. State-to-state calls on our BroadVoice Unlimited In-State Plan are billed at 3.9¢ per minute.
Note: If you are using BroadVoice for business calling, please be sure to sign up under the appropriate Unlimited Business Plan. Use of Residential vs. Business Services are outlined in our Terms of Service.
Can I change my rate plan at any time?
You can change your rate plan—with no additional charges—once per billing cycle. When changing rate plans, you may choose to have the change take effect immediately or at the end of your billing period. If you choose to change your rate plan immediately, your service will be pro-rated for the period it is on the old plan and the new plan
There is no charge for changing your billing plan, and you can make the change yourself, once in a billing cycle, with your BroadVoice Account Portal.
What are the Terms of Service?
You can find the terms of service here.
If I suspect an error on my bill, who should I contact to resolve it?
If you feel you have any questions concerning charges on your bill, contact BroadVoice's Billing Department .
We hope you won't, but yes, you may cancel at any time. If you cancel within the first 30 days of service activation for any reason, through our Money Back Guarantee we will waive the $39.99 disconnect fee and refund your activation and first month of service*.
To cancel contact BroadVoice's Billing Department .
*You must cancel your service within 30 days of the activation of your account, return your equipment within 14 days of cancellation and not exceed 250 minutes of in-plan usage in the first 30 days of service. You are responsible for any charges for overage, international or directory assistance calls. If you exceed 250 minutes, you will not be refunded for the first month of service. Customer is responsible for return shipping.
Are calls to cell phones or mobile phones included in the plans?
Calls to cell phones or mobile phones in US and Canada are included in the plans. Calls to international cell phones or mobile phones are not included in the plans. Also excluded in the plans are calls to Special Service numbers such as Toll-Free or Caller-Paid Information Service or 900 numbers.