Part 1 of our VoIP product and services roundup includes: MyNetFone, Broadbandphone, Skype, Firefly, BBP Global and Chat-Cord.

Part 2 of our VoIP products and services roundup includes: MailVoice, LetsChat, Netgear TA612V, Netcomm V40 and Octtel gateway.

Type: VoIP service with IP phoneWeb: www.broadbandphone.com.auPrice: $199 plus monthly charges

Supplier: Octtel Web: www.octtel.com.auPrice: $299

Type: HandsetPrice: TBASupplier: Netcomm

Type: Soft phoneWeb: www.skype.com

Type: VoIP service with ATA Web: www.myfone.com.auPrice: $149 plus monthly charges

Type: ATA/RouterPrice: TBASupplier: TBA

Type: HandsetSupplier: OzVoIP (02) 9016 3844Price: $41

Type: ATA/RouterPrice: TBASupplier: TBA

Type: Phone adapterSupplier: OzVoIP (02) 9016 3844Price: $45

Type: Soft phone serviceWeb: www.broadbandphone

Type: Type: Soft phoneWeb: www.freshtel.net

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