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A broadband telephone and videophone service like no other
Packet8 is an affordable and easy-to-use broadband telephone and videophone service. Designed with both residential and business customers in mind, Packet8 allows anyone with broadband (high speed) Internet access to use their regular phone to make UNLIMITED calls to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada for as little as $24.99 per month. Packet8 subscribers with videophones can make video calls for as little as $24.99 per month. All Packet8 subscribers get world wide UNLIMITED calling to other Packet8 subscribers at no extra charge. Calls to non-Packet8 international numbers (outside the U.S. and Canada) are charged at a very low per minute rate. Check our international rates.

What are the options?

Numerous residential and business offerings
Packet8 offers numerous residential and business Internet phone service plans that utilize your existing high speed Internet connection (i.e. DSL, Cable, T1) to deliver low cost, feature rich phone service. When you subscribe to a Packet8 plan using our online store, you will be shipped a Broadband Phone Adapter, an all-in-one expandable VoIP phone system, a standalone Videophone or Video Terminal Adapter or a Virtual Office business-class speakerphone and Phone Adapter, depending on the plan you choose. These devices can be self-installed and activated in minutes, though Packet8 customer support is available at no charge to assist when needed.


How does it work?

Packet8 routes your calls over the Internet
Packet8 sends all incoming and outgoing calls over a high speed Internet connection (instead of the traditional public telephone networks) through a Broadband Phone Adapter. There are no extra numbers to dial, no special instructions to follow and no talking through your computer. Just pick up your phone, listen for the dial tone and dial any regular phone number. Incoming calls ring your phone the same as any traditional phone.



Packet8 voice over internet call routing diagram

To sum it up, with Packet8 you make and receive calls as you always have, but we route them more efficiently to save you money. Your calling experience will be identical to what you have always had but your phone bill for local and long distance calling will be a lot less. And there's NO EXTRA CHARGE for popular features like voicemail, caller ID with name, call waiting, three-way calling, follow me/find me and more.

What do I need?

High Speed Internet access
To start enjoying Packet8 broadband phone service, you need:

  •  A broadband Internet connection such as cable or DSL
  •  A home router that allows you to share your Internet connection with multiple computers or Internet devices (Many home routers cost as little as $30.00 and take just minutes to set up)
  •  A Packet8 plan and some hardware (either a broadband phone service adapter, VideoPhone, or Video Terminal Adapter)

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