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Internet Phones: Clear Winners

With improved call quality and low rates, the best Net phone services may finally be ready to replace your Baby Bell.

Jeff Bertolucci

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The Price Is Right: Cut Your Phone Bill in Half

Depending on your calling plan, your state, and your long-distance company, you can save a significant amount of cash by switching to an Internet-phone service. Our comparison here offers one example of the potential cost savings; your mileage may vary.

1The charges listed come from actual bills.
2Includes California state taxes.

Chart Note: In this chart, we chose VoicePulse because it is one of our Best Buys; SBC's (comparable) landline plan is the author's current phone service.

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