There are 3rd party VoIP services. As an example I am sure that you have heard of Vonage.
Acrovoice is a full-service VoIP provider meaning that they handle everything for you. They have a very good reputation and are even based in BC.
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www.acrovoice.ca/content ··· _serviceThere are many BYOD VoIP providers available at great prices, one example would be Voip.MS but any BYOD service is not for the tech newcomer.
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voip.ms/Yes there is also a free Canadian VoIP service, but you do pay an extra charge if you want to use your own VoIP phone adapter (ATA) rather than make calls through the computer:
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www.freephoneline.ca/They are by the way associated with the paid service Fongo.