Packet8
So much for this caller id spoof, I logged in today and received this message:
PRIVATEPHONE SERVICE WILL BE ENDING ON DECEMBER 15, 2007
You can keep your PrivatePhone number by transferring your service to our partner, Packet8. We have worked out a special deal with Packet8 to transfer your number to their phone service at a special price. If you decide to transfer your service, you can keep your current phone number and will be able to use it to make and receive calls. We recommend that you transfer your PrivatePhone number as soon as you can to avoid any interruptions in service.
Note: If you transfer your PrivatePhone number, you will be signing up for a pay service with another service provider, and will no longer be affiliated with PrivatePhone in any way.
When you visit Packet8, I get this:
Special Welcome Offer for NetZero Voice Subscribers
Sign up for Packet8 digital phone service and receive discounted pricing - just $19.99/month! Then, as you read the fine print, you get this:
DISCONNECTION AND CONVERSION FEES. Subsequent to the expiration of the Trial Period, if an End User terminates fax or voice Services within twelve (12) months of the initial purchase of the Services, 8x8 shall charge a service Disconnection Fee of fifty nine dollars and ninety nine cents ($59.99) for each Virtual Office extension and nine dollars and ninety nine cents ($9.99) for Softalk Office extension. If an End User terminates a Plus Extension or converts to a non Plus Extension within twenty four (24) months of the initial purchase of the Services, 8x8 shall charge a Disconnection or Conversion Fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each Plus Extension. Disconnection or Conversion Fees shall be billed to End User's Credit Card when End User notifies 8x8 of the cancellation of the Services.
RATE CHANGES. 8x8 may change the prices for the Services and toll charges from time to time. 8x8 may change prices, plans, taxes or fees without any advance notice. In the event of a change in prices or toll charges, 8x8 will post such changed rates to the web site currently located at http://www.packet8.net. International toll calling rates are updated monthly on the first of each month and no other notice shall be provided for changes to international toll calling rates.
Oh well, I thought I had found a great service that would not only provide me a free phone number, but hide my caller ID and afford me a bit of privacy. I’m not up to paying $19.00, termination fees, price changes and having it all tied to my credit card!
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