They are no more a scheme than Packet8 is. P8 takes investors money by selling stock. And weve all seen how valuable the stock is lately. (At least with SR, you get phone service with your money.
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SR management/directors have grown a different business model for their voip co. They tell you everything up front, no "gotchas", plus when you recieve the package there is more documentation inside than any other voip provider Ive used - including a Subscriber Agreement. If nothing else, they present an image both on website and packaging that they are in business and doing well.
The $199 yearly plan, if managed correctly, could earn them much more during the years time.
As with any provider, only time will tell. So far it looks like they are doing fine. They are hitting on all cylinders - ordering, fullfillment, packaging, customer service, website, tech support, marketing, etc. My hat off to 'em!