📞 VoIP and using your landline number over fibre #
Please note that pricing and product information relating to Switchtel can change. Please visit their website for the latest information.
VoIP is a good option if you want to cancel your landline but not lose your phone number, or save money on phone calls. We don’t offer VoIP ourselves, but we do have some tips and experience in helping customers get set up.
As far as the quality and reliability of VoIP, there should be no difference between a landline and a VoIP line. VoIP is also cheaper and is very convenient if you use a VoIP app on your smartphone.
🏡 VoIP for Home #
A single number account is around R60/m, with an (optional) once-off fee of around R184 to port an existing landline number. You get billed in arrears, and you have a credit limit with them.
🏭 VoIP for Business #
Multiple phones, multiple lines:
⚙️ VoIP Handsets #
You can buy a handset (~R800-R3000) or use an app on your smartphone.
“Bria” is probably the best, and there are plenty of other free options. However, Bria comes with a “Push Notification” service which allows for better reachability, and there is a small monthly fee for this, which is currently around R15/m. Keep in mind your mileage will vary based on your device and whether it is iOS or Android.