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Who is the Cheapest VoIP provider? – SmartVoIP vs. ActionVoIP

By Alok Saboo on April 12th, 2009

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the cheapest of them all? Today, we revisit this debate on who is the cheapest VoIP provider? Well, let me first qualify the objective. We are looking for an overall cheaper VoIP provider and not necessarily the cheapest provider for “all destinations”. You may find another provider that offers cheaper rates to a particular destination.

I looked through the rates of several VoIP providers and came up with ActionVoIP as one of the cheapest VoIP provider. SmartVoIP, another Betamax offering, recently revised its rates (after I wrote that article) and forced me go over my decision again. I have summarized the rates for a few countries (which are important VoIP markets) for both ActionVoIP and SmartVoIP in the table below (rates in Euro cents).

Country SmartVoIP ActionVoIP Country SmartVoIP ActionVoIP
Argentina 0.5 0.5 Italy (landline) 0.5 0.5
Australia (landline) 0.5 0.5 Italy (mobile) 7.5 7.5
Australia (mobile) 4 3.5 Pakistan 4 5
Bangladesh 2 2.5 Philippines (landline) 6 7
Brazil 1 0.5 Philippines (mobile) 8.5 9
Canada 0 0.5 Sri Lanka (landline) 4.5 5
China 0 0.5 Sri Lanka (mobile) 6 6
India (landline) 0.5 0.5 United Kingdom (landline) 0 0.5
India (mobile) 0.5 1 United States of America (USA) 0 0.5

As can be seen from the table, SmartVoIP now does better for a lot of countries as compared to ActionVoIP. You can call India for 0.5 cents (33 paise – this is the cheapest call rate for India we have found so far), Pakistan for 4 cents, Sri Lanka for 4.5 cents, etc. through SmartVoIP. ActionVoIP offers cheaper calls to Brazil, Australia and some other countries (not included in the table). Further, SmartVoIP offers 120 free days wherein you can make free VoIP calls to several countries including China, Canada, USA, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, and a large part of Europe. Both offer local access numbers and SIP support. Both score low on customer service.

In summary, it looks like things are moving in support of SmartVoIP for the crown. So, if you are looking for one “cheapest VoIP provider” you should definitely consider SmartVoIP. You should definitely check the rates for your particular destination and then make a decision.

  • http://truvoipbuzz.com Alok Saboo

    I can try to create an account for you, let me know what email address you want to use with it.

  • http://truvoipbuzz.com Alok Saboo

    I can try to create an account for you, let me know what email address you want to use with it.

  • naseem387

    Dear Alok,

    Thank you very much your reply. Can u create smart voip account
    ID: naseem_83
    password :654321

    Please try this one. And let me know how to create new account. But iam tried so many times. Iam always getting some error message.

    Please help me.

    Thanks.

    Naseem

    ________________________________

  • http://truvoipbuzz.com Alok Saboo

    Naseem,

    I tried it, but a similar error. Guess they have blocked this id for too many registration attempts. Why don't you try some other service. Localphone looks promising

  • naseem387

    Dear Alok,

    Greetings!!!

    Thank you for your prompt reply.

    Let me know what is the other services. pls give me some cheap and best call services. 

    Thank you in advance.
     
                                                                                                              Naseem

    ________________________________

  • iqbalap

    hi. i want reseller panel to action voip. what id o

    • Maruf_tt

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      call me +8801680330871 or maruf_tt@yahoo.com

  • JAYANT

    I sell Dellmont(Jumblo.com, rynga.com, voipgain.com, voipblast.com,actionvoip.com) Reseller's accounts. I also sell any betamax label Reseller's accounts for affordable prizes, If you are intersted in making some money by reselling then contact me on jayantsonone@hotmail.com or +79600576533.

  • gallu

    100 usd=6393 minute white cli//3043 minute bd white cli

    i m looking for serious voip businessmen who is high volume reseller

    phone:008801714909284

    mail:mr.gallu@gmail.com

    wholesell price

    Gplex:2300 taka per 1000 minute (bd cli whilte) 1minute =2.30 taka/// for india per 1000 minute= 16 us dollar// 100 us dollar=6393 minute 10 second grace,no pulse.minimum buying 5000 minute

    bdnet:2280 taka per 1000 minute(bd cli white) 1 minute=2.28 taka
    (Bd rate)///for india 100 US dollar=6050 minute,pulse30/30
    minimum buying:5000 minute

    amader phone:2300 taka per 1000 minute(bd cli white)1 minute=2.30 taka,india mobile 919 per 100 minute 17 us dollar,100 us dollar=5917 minute minimum buying 5000 minute,pulse 30/30

    price not negotiable.

    *i dont sell any kind of gray or E1 calling credit

  • Voipcredi_2009

    hi my dear sir
    i have all betamex you can buy 55. Qatari riyals
    actionvoip.rynga.jumblo Etc:
    pl contect me voipcredit_2009@yahoo.com

  • voip2core

    Betamax Reseller accounts for sale at affordable price. Earn a profit from your customers. More info, email voip2core@hotmail.com

  • TOM OPOLOT

    voip would be the cheapest way for me to call uganda from iraq using internet,please advice me on how much do you charge for calling uganda on both mobile and landlines.
    secondly,can buy credit by sending money through western union? If so to whom shall i send money to,what is the minimum amount ishould send?
    Lastly,iwas using nymgo but it's nolonger going thrugh and sometime it does not open the softwarephone and if it opens and imake acall it just cuts money so ihope voip will not do the same.

  • http://truvoipbuzz.com Alok Saboo

    You could try Rynga.com or any other Betamax VoIP provider for cheap international rates. I would also recommend that you consider other options such as Stanacard or LocalPhone.

  • Harsha

    IS there any best option for MAC os to make PC to phone calls.
    Most of the best prize providers only have the windows client :(

  • QMQpk

    samrt is best quiwelty

  • martinsosiebo

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESEARCH.I AM A USA CITIZEN BUT I WANT TO RUN VOIP BUSINESS IN AFRICA.AM INTERESTED IN RESIDENTIAL VOIP WITH THE HELP OF ADAPTER/ROUTER.
    I WANT MY CUSTOMERS TO BE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VOIP IN MAKING CALLS TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTRY LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS.THE REASON FOR THIS IS THAT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO USE THEIR CELL OR LAND LINE PHONES TO MAKE CALLS TO THE SAME OR OTHER NETWORKS IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY.
    I AM LOOK FORWARD TO START VOIP RESELLER IN COUNTRIES IN AFRICA WHERE A LOT OF PEOPLE MAKE USE OF INTERNET SERVICES IN THEIR OFFICES AND RESIDENTIAL HOMES.
    I NEED YOUR RECOMMENDATION FOR A COMPANIES THAT CAN PROVIDE CHEAPEST VOIP CALLING RATES TO NIGERIA AND GHANA CELL PHONE NUMBERS.AND AT THE SAME TIME VOIP COMPANIES THAT MY CUSTOMERS WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE VOIP CALLS USING VOIP ADAPTERS AND CORDLESS PHONE OR WIRELESS VOIP PHONE.
    PLEASE YOU MAY EMAIL ME YOUR RELY THROUGH osiebo@aol.com AND I WOULD APPRECIATE IF CAN CALL MY PHONE NUMBER (919)758-1095 OR INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER SO THAT I CAN REACH YOU FOR MORE DETAIL AS REGARD MY BUSINESS PLAN IN AFRICA.
    I NEED YOUR HELP
    BEST REGARDS,

  • mizan_pt

    hello, i am in saudi arabia, i have many coustomar for mobile dialer.
    i see on web this address smart voip and action voip, can u give me more imformating about your voip calling card. i want whole sale reseller from your survic. and can u send me for test some minute .
    thanks

  • http://truvoipbuzz.com Alok Saboo

    I am not a VoIP providers, TruVoIPBuzz just provides information about various VoIP service providers. If you are interested in any particular provider, I would suggest that you get in touch with them. Thanks!!

  • chellaganapathy

    how many minutes for bangladesh will i be able to call for 5 euros?

  • http://truvoipbuzz.com Alok Saboo

    You can just look at the current rates and calculate accordingly. The rates keep varying daily and hence it is difficult to provide a fixed number.

  • www.91call.info

    http://www.91call.info
    is the chepast voip provider

  • Zakariavalyaveetil

    give me your mobile no. i will call u. zakariavv this is my action voip id E-mail zakariavalyaveetil@yahoo.com

  • Zakariavalyaveetil

    give me your mobile no. i will call u. zakariavv this is my action voip id E-mail zakariavalyaveetil@yahoo.com

  • Ali

    greeting all
    i need smart voip card in dar es salaam
    any budy tell me from where i can get.? plz

  • http://truvoipbuzz.com Alok Saboo

    Did you try recharging your account from the website? If that does not work, you may have to contact some resellers in your geography. The list of resellers is available in your account page. Hope this helps…

  • Peggy

    I would like to be a reseller or a prepaid calling card provider where there is very like option for cc. The rate is very expensive and there is only one provider. I would like to enter this market providing more affording calling card rate. How would I begin.

  • http://truvoipbuzz.com Alok Saboo

    Wow…you have just described a dream market. You can begin by finding such a market..

  • http://truvoipbuzz.com Alok Saboo

    The exact rates vary with your destination, but in general Nymgo charges about $0.099 to Uganda.

  • Vinay

    Dear Alok,

    I have an action voip account. Since 25/11/2010 I am unable to log-in as it says either they log-in id or password is wrong. It seems sombody has abused my account as I found out that there is a redumption of 100.60 EURO from credit card. I requested Action Voip several times to reset my password, but in vain. Nothing happened so far. They do not show any contact e-mail id on their web site. Can you please help me.

    Regards,Vinay

    • http://truvoipbuzz.com Alok Saboo

      Sorry to hear that, I hope ActionVoIP responds to your requests. However, since Betamax clones such as ActionVoIP are notorious for their customer service, I would suggest that you register a complaint with your Credit Card company. Most credit card have some sort of fraud protection mechanism and they should be able to help you out here.

  • Nepalese

    wat may be the outbond proxy of voipdiscount or as well rynga…any have idea…..

  • Maruf_tt

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    white=0.0365,india=0.0125,pak=0.577,nepal=0.1006
      

    call me +8801680330871 or maruf_tt@yahoo.com

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