The best VoIP providers. Comparison of tariffs and services of SIP operators

The most widespread messenger in the world with a closed protocol. Provides video communication and video conferencing for up to 10 people. Allows you to make calls to regular phones and receive calls. There are versions for mobile devices.

Service for business communications. Consists of the Meet application (for group video calling) and Chat (for creating group chats). Works on mobile platforms.

Mobile VoIP application for iPhone. Integrated into the address book and authorized by phone number. Allows you to carry out free calls in high quality between smartphones with Viber installed. You can call regular and mobile phones at low rates.

Virtual PBX and IP telephony service. Provides multi-channel number, voicemail, voice menu, intelligent call routing, conference calling, receiving faxes by email, recording conversations

Virtual PBX for business. All the necessary functions of an office PBX are available for use: forwarding, black list, voice mail, multi-level voice menu (IVR), etc.

Telecom operator. Virtual PBX. Multi-channel numbers in code 495, 499, 812 and 8800, voice menu, call management (IVR), recording and storage of conversations, integration with CRM, FMC SIM cards, Call API auto-dialer protocol, notification of missed calls and other 80 functions for business telephony

IP telephony service + virtual PBX. Large numbering pool in 80 countries and 90 Russian cities, as well as tool-free numbers in 60 countries. PBX functions include internal numbers, voice menu system (IVR), call transfer, call interception, call forwarding to mobile, receiving calls from the website, voice mail, receiving faxes, answering machine, call waiting mode, statistics and call recording system

Operator telephone communication based on VoIP solutions. The main range of services it provides includes: provision of virtual telephone numbers to subscribers; installation of multi-channel city numbers in offices; use of numbers starting with 8-800; implementation of virtual PBX service

If you think that IP telephony services are only available to foreign subscribers, then you are deeply mistaken. You can use inexpensive and even free telephone services in our country. IP telephony providers in Russia are represented by a large list of telecommunications companies. But most of them operate in the segment of providing services to corporate subscribers. You and I will consider SIP providers that are beneficial for individuals, that is, for you and me.

In our review we will consider offers from the following providers:

  • Sipnet;
  • Comtube;
  • Zebra Telecom;
  • Zadarma.

There are many other telecommunications companies operating in Russia, but you can find out about them on your own. We will only touch on the largest and most famous players in the Russian IP telephony market.

IP telephony from Sipnet

Sipnet is not a native Russian service, but there are several of its representative offices in our country. The service’s services are available to all residents of Russia, which is why it is one of the leaders. The service has been operating for quite a long time and has managed to gain popularity among Russian subscribers. Today Sipnet provides its services not only to individuals, but also to corporate clients.

The cost of calls within Russia from the IP telephony provider Sipnet ranges from 70 kopecks/min. The most expensive calls are to mobile numbers– their cost is from 1.8 rubles/min. The final price depends on the destination and operator, the number to which the call is made. You can find out the cost of a call on the Sipnet website by indicating the phone number you are calling in the appropriate form - tariffs for international calls are also displayed there.

As for calls within the network, they are completely free. For calls from landline and mobile numbers, gateways are provided in almost 30 Russian cities. In order to reach a Sipnet subscriber, you need to dial the gateway number, wait for an answer and enter the internal number of a particular subscriber in tone mode.

As additional features Sipnet offers the connection of direct numbers, packages of minutes within Russia, as well as a number of additional services - calls from the site, conference calls, call holding, provision of beautiful 8-800 numbers and much more. Also, the provider’s arsenal includes solutions for corporate clients.

IP telephony provider Comtube

This SIP provider is one of the youngest. It provides its clients with a wide range of services for any purpose. IP telephony from Comtube is presented in two tariff plans - “Starter” and “Premium”. Both tariffs are provided without a monthly fee, but differ in the cost of domestic and international calls. The differences lie in the provision of additional lines and additional services on the premium tariff, as well as in higher quality of communication. The “Start” tariff provides the optimal combination of quality and cost of calls.

The list of additional services includes:

  • Providing free numbers for dialing network subscribers;
  • Providing direct virtual numbers;
  • SMS services;
  • Distribution of paper mail in envelopes;
  • Distribution of fax messages;
  • Additional voice services;
  • Callback;
  • E-mail.

Get acquainted with full list You can find services from this provider on its official website.

VOIP provider of Russia Zebra-Telecom

The provider Zebra-Telecom is one of the major players in the telecommunications market. It provides inexpensive communication tariffs within Russia and with other countries. Scratch cards can be used to make calls, as well as a special software for computers and smartphones. Calls between subscribers of the Zebra-ZIP IP telephony network are absolutely free.

As for calls within Russia, their cost is from 0.49 rubles/min. Calls to mobile phones cost from 1.49 to 1.79 rubles/min. Also, We provide very affordable rates for calls to the CIS countries and around the world. Additional services from IP telephony provider Zebra-Telecom:

  • Cheap calls from mobile phones;
  • Providing multi-channel numbers;
  • Virtual PBX services;
  • Services for online stores and corporate clients.

VOIP providers in Russia are represented by many other companies. But they most often work either with legal entities, or work in certain regions without entering the all-Russian IP telephony market.

IP telephony operator Zadarma

Finally, let’s look at the most advanced Russian IP telephony operator - the Zadarma operator. It got its name for a reason. It has really low tariffs, and the high quality of communication is confirmed by numerous user reviews. Reviews of Zadarma indicate:

  • About fast connection establishment.
  • About the absence of failures in voice communication (no gurgling, clear, intelligible speech, minimum noise, good audibility in both directions - this is all that competitors lack).
  • About a stable connection without unexpected breaks.

Subscribers are also pleased with the following advantages - free calls between network subscribers, per-second billing, inexpensive calls around the world, a variety of tariffs for any needs.

Current tariff plans

Zadarma offers several tariff plans for subscribers to choose from:

  • “Standard” – high sound quality, per second billing, no monthly fee, 100 free minutes per month for calls to Moscow, St. Petersburg, USA, Canada, China, Spain, Poland and the UK (mainly to landline numbers).
  • "Economy" - maximum low prices while maintaining high quality communication. Per-minute billing and cheap calls. For example, a call to Canada costs only 30 kopecks.
  • “Corporation” – tariff plan for business, subscription fee 3200 rubles/month, including 5000 minutes of communication in various directions and 20 outgoing lines. Billing is per second. It is possible to increase the size of the basic package of minutes.
  • “Free” is a unique tariff plan that allows you to call for free to 40 countries around the world. When registering, you are allocated 30 free minutes, after replenishing your account with 350 rubles - another 400 minutes for 2 months. Call destinations: USA, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Spain, China, Australia and many other countries.
  • “Unlimited” – the highest quality of communication, 2000 minutes for calls to 80 countries, 500 minutes for calls to Russian mobile numbers. Free on-net calls. Subscription fee– 790 rubles for 30 days.
  • “Personal Unlimited Europe” is a new tariff plan that provides 1000 minutes of communication with European countries, as well as with the largest countries in the world. Subscription fee – 700 rubles/month, billing – per second.

In summary, we have before us an IP telephony provider that focuses on communication quality - for this it uses premium high-speed channels. Register now and receive:

  • 20 rubles per account.
  • Access to the “Free” tariff.
  • Possibility to connect a direct landline number from subscription fee from 0 RUR/month

Direct numbers are provided in several dozen cities from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok.

The best VoIP providers. Comparison of tariffs and services of SIP operators

VoIP providers are communications companies that provide Internet telephony services using the SIP standard.

2017. Telfin offers local outgoing numbers

2011. Mango-Office has reduced rates for international SIP calls


Mango Telecom company, provider virtual PBX Mango-Office significantly (by 7 - 15%) reduced tariffs for international VoIP communications for corporate clients and individuals. For example, calls to Ukraine now cost from 4.29 rubles/min (and higher), Kazakhstan - 4.72, USA - 0.6, China - 0.6. Mango notes that this was done to support the development of international business. This news should be of particular interest to trade and tourism companies, branches of international communications and virtual companies. In general, those companies whose activities require frequent and lengthy telephone conversations and conference calls with foreign participants.

2010. Analysts predict rapid growth in the market for corporate VoIP services


According to analysts at ABI Research, the global market for corporate VoIP services will double by 2015 and exceed $20 billion. VoIP services include communication services via IP telephony, maintenance and hosting of corporate IP-PBX. The main growth of the market is due to the replacement of outdated telephone systems with virtual PBX and hosted IP-PBX solutions. Virtual PBXs are mainly aimed at small businesses with 20-50 employees, but now interest in them is growing in the corporate sector. ABI Research expects PBX providers to grow 13% annually between 2010 and 2015.

2010. fring introduced a competitor to SkypeOut


Mobile messenger fring, which is lately became famous in the field of mobile video communications, he decided to catch up with his competitors in the business of selling IP telephony minutes. New service received the unoriginal name fringOut (the main competitors are called SkypeOut and NimbuzzOut). fringOut allows you to call from your mobile phone to regular and mobile phones in almost any country in the world at rates cheaper than Skype, but for now it is only available to Nokia smartphones. On at the moment The service is at the stage of open beta testing.

2010. ITooLabs Virtual office will be able to work with WestCall numbers


VoIP service ITooLabs Virtual Office, presented in Russia on the SaaS platform, can now work with WestCall operator numbers. Now service users will be able to get the best conditions for their communications and have the opportunity to choose a telecom operator. Softcloud and WestCall specialists tested various situations possible during customer communications and comprehensively tested the connection procedures with the provider's SIP channels. The key idea of ​​the ITooLabs product is the unification of communications: on the one hand, the client receives a convenient office communicator, system email and file storage, intelligent forwarding, on the other hand, a platform that completely replaces a mini-PBX, allowing you to connect any telephone numbers.

2010. Ukrtelecom launched VoIP service


The Ukrainian telephone operator Ukrtelecom, which is also a 3G/ADSL Internet provider, decided to combine these two areas and launched the IP telephony service OGO!Telephony. Users of this service receive a free Ukrainian number with the code 0892, which is quite cheap (5 kopecks/min) to call from a regular phone (i.e., in fact, it is like a direct landline number in any city in the country). OGO!Telephony users will not pay for incoming users. But outgoing calls within Ukraine and to other countries are quite expensive (Ukraine - 36 kopecks, Russia - 34 kopecks, USA - 36 kopecks). Those. The only normal option is to call Ukraine from abroad using this service. As subscriber equipment A computer or communicator with a SIP client is enough.

2010. Skype offers savings by optimizing your tariff plan


Skype has introduced new flexible periods tariff plans for those who often use the SkypeOut service. Now the user can select only the directions he needs for communication and not overpay for an unused opportunity to call anywhere. Let's remember that Skype previously provided unlimited tariffs in three directions: “Country”, “Europe” and “World”. Now it is possible to subscribe to several countries. In this case, each direction will be considered a separate subscription. The user can also select the required number of minutes included in the subscription: 60, 120, 400 or an unlimited number of minutes. At the same time, a larger volume allows you to get a lower cost per minute of a call. In addition, the number of countries that can be selected for a monthly subscription has been significantly increased.

2009. PeterStar offers IP telephony for small businesses

2009. Unified communications are moving to the clouds

The analytical company In-Stat states that unified communications systems (as well as other corporate systems) are gradually moving from internal company servers to cloud platforms of vendors and data centers of service providers. Vendors are increasingly positioning unified communications as a service rather than software, while leading providers of infrastructure solutions (Cisco, Microsoft) are actively working with providers on hosting VoIP services. In-Stat experts note that depending on the size of the business, the “delivery” model unified communications varies. Large companies choose a hybrid model in which UC is partially powered by own servers. Small businesses prefer fully hosted solutions, and the SOHO segment is generally satisfied with the functionality provided by telecom providers.

2009. Now this will be interesting. Google buys Gizmo5


Several Western resources (including TechCrunch) claim that with almost 100% probability Google bought VoIP provider Gizmo5 for $30 million. If this is true, then Skype will now have a more than serious competitor. Interestingly, a month ago Skype itself was going to buy Gizmo5 in order to replace its Global Index technology (which became the reason for the patent) with the Gizmo5 SIP platform. Now that Skype has solved its patent problems, they no longer need Gizmo5. But, as it turned out, Google really needs it. And, indeed, Gizmo5 fits perfectly into the Internet giant's communication strategy.

2009. JAJAH becomes VoIP provider for Twitter


JAJAH opened the service

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What is IP telephony anyway?

IP telephony or VoiP (Voice Over IP) is a technology that allows telephone conversations using an Internet connection instead of regular telephone networks.

Key advantage: long-distance and international calls over IP telephony lines are much cheaper traditional communication.

In 2015, 700,000 people monthly abandoned traditional communications in favor of IP telephony. By the beginning of 2017, the number of its users in the world will be 1 billion! And in 2016-2020, analysts expect market growth of $88 billion per year.

How can IP telephony be useful to you personally?

First of all, it is needed to create an effective communication system for the company. For example, to connect branches located in different regions with a single network and provide customers with the opportunity call you on toll free number 8-800 .

You can also purchase an IP phone for elderly relatives who avoid using the Internet and prefer to communicate “the old fashioned way.” They will be able to communicate with interlocutors from all over the world for pennies.

Advantages of IP telephony, briefly:

  • low costs
  • excellent connection quality
  • communication between employees is accelerated in the office
  • functionality and scalability.

Let's talk in more detail about each of the points.

1. The price is better than landlines

Per-second billing and no connection fees are nice bonuses to the great prices. When you top up your account you can receive a gift 100 free minutes. The quality of communication is the same for all users, regardless of how much they spend on it.

Communication between subscribers of the Zadarma provider - for free. Transfer yourself, your friends and business partners to this service to receive mutual benefits.

2. Speed ​​worthy of 2016

IP telephony is available wherever there is an Internet connection with a speed of 64Kb/s. Employees with the most basic Internet access can make and receive calls to their work phone at home or on vacation - even abroad. Naturally this speeds up the time it takes to resolve work issues.

When moving to another office, communication in the new place will be established instantly. Employees will be able to call each other by the same internal numbers. The external number for clients will also remain unchanged.

To speed up communications, you can organize conference calls. Both audio and video are supported.

3. Quality is higher than on mobile phones

If you have a stable Internet, IP telephony allows you to achieve ideal communication quality. No delays in voice transmission during conversations or interference. Modern mobile operators They also build connections with partners based on IP telephony, which speaks for itself

Also, IP telephony users are never busy. You can connect an external multi-channel number to the network, then all new calls are transferred to available employees. Using a virtual PBX, in a couple of minutes you can configure the order in which numbers are called until they reach a person available to answer.

4. Maximum benefit

But the cost of a call in IP telephony is not as important as it might seem. The main thing is the opportunities. After all, IP telephony will allow you to receive all calls from anywhere in the world, enter them into a database or office CRM, and automatically call back important clients or website visitors. All this can significantly increase profits and reduce costs.

Main. How to start using IP telephony

The service works with companies and individuals. For the former it is carried out cashless payment and all the necessary documents are provided, and for the latter it is possible to top up the account using a variety of electronic wallets. If you do not need communications for business, then you can use IP telephony to save on roaming calls.

To start using IP telephony, you do not need additional equipment. A computer with headphones/microphone or a smartphone is enough. The service offers two of its applications for Android/iOS, and also presents clear settings for other softphones on the website.

Any questions during use? Feel free to write to to the forum.

A few words about Zadarma

The company has been on the market for almost 10 years. During this time, more than half a million people in 40 countries around the world became its clients. A lot of reviews have been written about Zadarma and the vast majority of them are positive.

If you need to connect any additional service(For example, new number or a widget for a website), it will take no more than five minutes. And if any questions or problems suddenly arise, the support service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.



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